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Link Between Sign-stealing, DraftKings Losses, Too Loose to Support Lawsuit: Judge

A lawsuit brought by DraftKings users against Major League Baseball in the wake of a widespread electronic sign-stealing scandal was thrown out by a judge in New York. So reports Bloomberg.

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Tiger King Fires Off Allegations from Behind Bars, Seeks $94M

The star of a popular new Netflix series, Joe “Exotic” Maldonado-Passage, has filed a lawsuit against the federal government from behind bars. So reports The New York Post.

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Law Firm Asks Judge to Chuck Lease As It Has 'Ceased to Function'

Heiberger and Associates PC, a small law firm in New York, has asked for its lease to be thrown out and for any actions from its landlord be blocked as it has ceased to operate in the wake of the recent coronavirus outbreak. So reports Bloomberg.

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University of Rochester to Disburse $9.4M in Sexual Harassment suit

The University of Rochester will pay plaintiffs $9.4 million to settle a lawsuit brought by ex-faculty and students regarding the school’s handling of sexual harassment complaints. So reports WXXI News.

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D.C. Legal Counsel Succumbs to COVID-19

George Valentine, the deputy director of the Washington, D.C, mayor's Office of Legal Counsel has died from complications related to COVID-19. So reports Fox 5 DC.  

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Lamar Jackson Suing Amazon for Improper Use of His Likeness

NFL Quarterback Lamar Jackson is suing Amazon and a partner company for engaging in the “deliberate and unauthorized use” of his name, persona and image. So reports Sports Illustrated.

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Hulk Hogan Settles with Radio Hosts in Sex Tape Lawsuit

Terry Bollea, the professional wrestler known as Hulk Hogan, settled a lawsuit involving radio host Mike Calta of Cox Radio Inc., among others, regarding a leaked video of him “having sex and using racist language.” So reports The Washington Times.

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Beware of Devices Listening to Client Calls: Mishcon de Reya

Lawyers working from home are being warned of potential risks associated with confidential phone calls being exposed to Amazon and Google devices like Alexa. So reports Bloomberg.

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Judge Puts a Stop on Trump Tax Lawsuit, Awaits Outcome of McGahn Case

A federal judge put a halt on a House lawsuit seeking to enforce a subpoena of President Donald Trump’s tax records. So reports The Washington Post.

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Gatherings Ban Violates Constitutional Rights: NH Residents

Three New Hampshire residents are suing the state over a recently enacted ban of gatherings with more than 50 people. So reports WMUR9.

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