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Top Alphabet Lawyer Accused of Numerous 'Dalliances' with Subordinates

David Drummond, the chief legal officer of Google parent Alphabet, has been accused of ignoring company policy by enganging in myriad office romances with subordinates. So reports The New York Post.

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Colorodo Woman Sues After Delivering Baby Alone in Jail Cell

Diana Sanchez, who was left to give birth alone in a Colorodo jail, has filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court. So reports USA Today.

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Lawyer Pleads Guilty to Assault with Lysol Can at Louisville Hall of Justice

An apparent altercation in the Louisville Hall of Justice conference room led to a guilty plea to fourth-degree assault from attorney Lindsey Scott, who allegedly hit colleague James "J.R." Moore in the head with a can of Lysol. So reports The Courier-Journal.

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Johnson & Johnson Hit with $572M Fine by Oklahoma Judge

Johnson & Johnson has been deemed accountable for contributing to the nation's opioid epidemic and has been ordered to pay $572 million by an Oklahoma judge. So reports CNBC.

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Faithless Electors Not Bound By Popular Vote: Ruling

A federal appeals court has ruled that electors who cast ballots in presidential elections cannot be forced to follow ther results of the popular vote in the state's they represent. So reports NBC News.

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NYC Man Wrongfully Imprisoned Gets $9.75M

Mark Denny, who was first convicted in 1987 for the rape and robbery of an 18-year-old woman, and then later wrongfully convicted for “sodomy, coercion, rape, and robbery,” will receive $9.75 million after being exonerated. So reports Vibe.

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13 States Sue Admininstration Over New Green Card Rules

Thirteen states have filed a lawsuit challenging the Administration’s recent decision to “limit access to green cards for immigrants” who enjoy certain benefits. So reports CNN.

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Medical Marijuana Discrimination Case Crosses with Firearms Statute

A federal judge tossed a lawsuit from Sgt. Donald Bensey, of Connecticut, who sued Police Chief Armando Perez after claiming he was wrongfully suspended for being a “medical marijuana user.” So reports CT Post.

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Raiders' Antonio Brown Stiffs Celeb Chef: Lawsuit

Celebrity chef Stefano Tedeschi is suing embattled NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown for allegedly stiffing him out of $40,000. So reports CBS Sports.

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Thrill-seeking Lawyer Sentenced in Same Courthouse He Leaped Off

Adam Wirtz, a thrill-seeking attorney in Illinois, found himself in a spot of trouble after jumping off of the Will County courthouse. So reports Above the Law.

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