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Should Pets Have Lawyers?

New Jersey state Assemblywoman Annette Quijano has proposed a law to give dogs and cats legal representation in court. So reports PIX 11.

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NYC Attorney Charged for Alleged Sex Attacks

Ra’Shaun Kelley, a New York City lawyer dealing with securities and commercial litigation, was charged for allegedly committing sexual acts on women he followed into apartment buildings. So reports The New York Law Journal.

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Law School Applicant Makes 'Birther' Argument Against Obama-appointed Judge

Edward Thomas Kennedy filed a federal lawsuit against Duke Law School, among others, after he claimed the LSAT requirement to get into law school is based on "junk science." So reports Above the Law.

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Man Locked in Burger King Bathroom Wants Free Whoppers for 22 Years: Lawsuit

Curtis Brooner of Oregon is suing Burger King for free Whopper meals each week for the next 22 years after being trapped in one of the restaurant's bathrooms. So reports Newsweek.

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First Ever for 'First Step Act'

Arizona students who took certain online courses and attended several for-profit schools will see $22 million in debt reduction. So reports the Associated Press.

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Agreement Lets AZ Students Knock $22M Off Loan Debt

Arizona students who took certain online courses and attended several for-profit schools will see $22 million in debt reduction. So reports the Associated Press.

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Judge to Ed Sheeran: Let's Get It On

Curtis Brooner of Oregon is suing Burger King for free Whopper meals each week for the next 22 years after being trapped in one of the restaurant's bathrooms. So reports Newsweek.

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Civil Rights Lawyer, FSU Alum Hired in SAT Score Case

Arizona students who took certain online courses and attended several for-profit schools will see $22 million in debt reduction. So reports the Associated Press.

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Florida Supreme Court Rules Cops Can Use ‘Stand Your Ground’ Defense

After a 7-0 Florida Supreme Court rulings, law enforcement officers will be allowed to use the state’s “stand your ground” law to shield them from criminal prosecutions in certain instances where deadly force was used. So reports The Star Tribune.

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No-show Ohio Lawyer May Get License Back, Per Conduct Board

Andrew J. Brenner, who failed to show up to court when his client’s case came before a judge and subsequently lost his law license, may get his license back provided he meet certain requirements. So reports The Dayton Daily News.

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