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Lawsuit Targets Musk’s Privatization Tweet

The law firm of Labaton Sucharow said it filed a lawsuit in U.S. federal court alleging Tesla head Elon Musk tried to “burn” people who sold the car company’s stock short by tweeting false information regarding funding needed to take the company private. So reports Phys.org.

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Victims of Rabbi Settle in Ritual Bath Spying Suit

The victims of prominent Orthodox rabbi Bernard “Barry” Freundel, who allegedly spied on women during a bath ritual, will each receive part of a $14.25 million settlement, pending a judge's approval. So reports The Baltimore Sun.

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Justice Dept. Backs Asian-American Discrimination Suit Against Harvard

The Justice Department is throwing its weight behind a lawsuit challenging the admissions process at Harvard University. So reports Bloomberg.

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White House's Top Ethics Lawyer Resigns

Stefan Passantino is resigning as the Trump Administration's ethics lawyer. So reports The New York Post.

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NJ Back to Prosecuting Pot Offenses

Declining to extend a July 24 order to suspend prosecutions, New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal has ordered prosecutors to resume cases against those charged with possession of marijuana. So reports northjersey.com.

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Sony, Estate Off the Hook for 'Fake' Michael Jackson Songs

A trio of appeals court judges said three disputed Michael Jackson songs are not the responsibility of the musician's estate or Sony. So reports Rolling Stone. 

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Trump Fires Back at Omarosa, Seeks Arbitration

Donald Trump is accusing ex-White House senior advisor Omarosa Manigault Newman of breaching a non-disclosure agreement. So reports CNBC.

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Unnamed Client Arrested in Shooting Death of Indiana Attorney

Lake County, Indiana prosecutor Bernard Carter said a suspect has been arrested in the fatal shooting of attorney T. Edward Page. So reports the Associated Press.

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Canada Dry Facing Lawsuit Over Ginger-less Ginger Ale

Julie Fletcher, of New York, is suing the Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Inc. for misleading consumers about its Canada Dry ginger ale. So reports USA Today.

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Ex-Girlfriend of Buffalo Bills Star Sues Him for Leaving Her 'Defenseless' During Home Invasion

NFL star LeSean McCoy is facing a lawsuit from his ex-girlfriend after she was allegedly beaten badly during a Georgia home invasion. So reports The New York Daily News

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