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Judge Sexually Preyed on Male Defendants in His Court: Accusation
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An Arkansas judge has resigned after allegations surfaced that he used his position to prey on men who were charged with crimes and were afraid they would lose their children or job. He also is accused of preying on those who needed financial assistance. So reports the Associated Press.
Read more...Former Partners Sued for Plotting New Firm on Company Time
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Former partners of Adelson, Testan, Brundo, Novell & Jimenez are facing a lawsuit alleging they wrongfully used firm resources while preparing to open a new shop. So reports Bloomberg Law.
Read more...Obama Reduces Sentences for 58 Drug Offenders
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President Barack Obama granted clemency to 58 nonviolent drug offenders, claiming 20 years or life in prison is an excessive punishment that does not fit the crime. So reports The Wall Street Journal.
Read more...Yearbook Penis Pic Lands Teen 70 Criminal Charges Temporarily
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An Arizona high school football player, who exposed his penis in the team’s yearbook photo, faced 70 criminal charges before they were dropped only days later. So reports AL.com.
Read more...Kirkland & Ellis Expands Life XT to All U.S. Lawyers
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All of Kirkland & Ellis’ U.S. lawyers will be offered “emotional fitness” training, based on the principles of Life XT, or Life Cross Training. So reports Crain’s Chicago Business.
Read more...Prosecutors Considering More Charges for ‘Pharma Bro’
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'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli, already facing seven counts of securities fraud and conspiracy, may face additional charges. So reports The New York Business Journal.
Read more...Arsenio Sues Sinead O’Connor Over Accusation He Was Prince's Drug Supplier
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Arsenio Hall has filed a $5 million defamation lawsuit against Sinead O’Connor after the musician implied Hall had supplied drugs to the late recording artist Prince. So reports The New York Daily News.
Read more...Are Most Lawyers Ready for Day One of Practicing Law?
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Since November 2008, newly admitted attorneys in Ohio must complete at least 12 hours of New Lawyer Training (NLT) continuing legal education credits before the end of their first biennial compliance reporting period.
Read more...'Jurrassic Park' Actor Gets 6 Years for Sexually Assaulting 13 Year Old Girl
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Cameron Thor, of “A Few Good Men,” “Jurassic Park,” and “Star Trek,” got six years in a state prison for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl over the course of almost a year. So reports NBC New York.
Read more...Man Sues Teen, Snapchat for Crash Involving App's Speed Feature
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A Georgia man is suing teen driver Christal McGee and Snapchat after an accident he claims was caused, in part, by the speed filter function on the popular social media app. So reports USA Today.
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