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Seattle Takes Lead on Plastic Pollution, Enacts Straw Ban

Seattle is the first major city to ban restaurants from using plastic utensils and straws. So reports Fox News.

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New Liquor Law Discriminates Against Nightclubs: Lawsuit

Three nightclubs in the City of Brookhaven claim a new liquor law was written to penalize clubs frequented by Latinos and blacks. So reports the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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American Airlines Settles Collusion Lawsuit, Denies Wrongdoing

American Airlines agreed to pay $45 million to settle a lawsuit alleging the airline colluded to keep airfares high and limit capacity of flights. So reports the Los Angeles Times.

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Michael Cohen Retains Ex-U.S. Prosecutor in Federal Probe

Michael Cohen, the former personal attorney for President Trump, recently retained Guy Petrillo, who previously worked extensively in the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Southern District of New York. So reports ABC News.

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Milwaukee Bucks' Brown Files Excessive Force Suit Against City, Police

NBA guard Sterling Brown has accused law enforcement of violating his civil rights after using "excessive force" during his arrest. So reports The Sporting News.

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Kansas Secretary of State Sued By ACLU Over Voter Data

Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach is facing a federal lawsuit from the American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas after it claimed he exposed sensitive information of close to 1,000 voters. So reports The Miami Herald

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Law Firm Receives Injunction Against Online Marketing Company

When a Georgia-based personal injury law firm won a permanent injunction May 29 against an online marketer employing deceptive tactics on Google to recruit and redirect potential clients, it wasn’t the first time that entity had been hauled into court for its behavior.

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Disbarred Attorney to Get New Trial in Wake of Judge’s Testimony

An appeals court in Texas ruled a disbarred attorney, Mark Cantu, deserves a new trial after a court erroneously allowed a bankruptcy judge to testify about purported misconduct. So reports ABA Journal

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Kesha’s Law Team Says CEO Told Her of Dr. Luke’s Alleged Impropriety

Music star Kesha’s legal team responded to a reported revelation that former collaborator Dr. Luke allegedly assaulted Katy Perry, and an unnamed CEO of a “major” record label told Kesha and recording artist Lady Gaga about the alleged assault. So reports Variety.

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Wells Fargo Settles After Fake Account Allegations

A district court in California approved a $142 million settlement between Wells Fargo and customers after accusations of a sales scandal. So reports Reuters.  

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