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Employer Liable as Man Dies After Sex on Biz Trip: French Court

A French court ruled the employer of a man who died of a post-sex heart attack while on a business trip is liable for the incident. So reports The New York Times.

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A$AP Rocky's Attorney Shot in Apparent Hit

Henrik Olsson Lilja, the lawyer who first represented A$AP Rocky in an assault case from Sweden, was shot in the head and chest after leaving his apartment in Stockholm. So reports TMZ.

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InfoWars' Alex Jones Loses in Texas Court of Appeals

Embattled conspiracy theorist Alex Jones lost an appeal relating to a defamation suit in the wake of allegedly false claims he made about the Sandy Hook massacre. So reports Salon.

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Immigration Agency Acting Director Lacks Legal Authority: Advocates

Democracy Forward and the Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. have filed a federal lawsuit challenging the authority of acting Citizenship and Immigration Services Director Ken Cuccinelli. So reports CNN.

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Saints Fan's Lawsuit Over 'No-call' Tossed in Louisiana Court

The Louisiana Supreme Court tossed a lawsuit filed over an infamous "no-call" late in the 2019 NFC Championship game. So reports Yahoo.

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Calif. Mandates Free Legal Services for Low-income Residents in Custody Cases

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new law requiring free legal counsel for low-income residents with respect to matters of child custody, housing-related issues and probate conservatorships. So reports Jurist.

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Benesch Law Firm Touts New Parental Leave As Tops In Industry

An 80+ year-old law firm is touting a revamped parental leave program that provides 20 weeks of fully-paid leave for new parents. So reports Above The Law.

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Top Alphabet Lawyer Accused of Numerous 'Dalliances' with Subordinates

David Drummond, the chief legal officer of Google parent Alphabet, has been accused of ignoring company policy by enganging in myriad office romances with subordinates. So reports The New York Post.

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Colorodo Woman Sues After Delivering Baby Alone in Jail Cell

Diana Sanchez, who was left to give birth alone in a Colorodo jail, has filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court. So reports USA Today.

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Lawyer Pleads Guilty to Assault with Lysol Can at Louisville Hall of Justice

An apparent altercation in the Louisville Hall of Justice conference room led to a guilty plea to fourth-degree assault from attorney Lindsey Scott, who allegedly hit colleague James "J.R." Moore in the head with a can of Lysol. So reports The Courier-Journal.

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