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Female Law Profs to Collect in Gender Pay Gap Settlement

The University of Denver will pay $2.66 million to settle a lawsuit brought by seven female professors who claim they were unfairly compensated because they are women. So reports The Denver Post.

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Novartis General Counsel Resigns Because of Michael Cohen Contract

Felix Ehrat, general counsel for Swiss drug maker Novartis, will step down for his part in arranging a contract with President Trump's attorney, Michael Cohen. So reports Politico

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Conn. Legislature Sends 'Popular Vote' Compact Bill to Governor

The Connecticut Legislature passed a bill awarding the presidential candidate who takes the popular vote all of its Electoral College votes. So reports MSN.

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Eli Manning Memorabilia Case Settled, Details Sealed

Collector Eric Inselberg and others who filed a lawsuit against Eli Manning and the New York Giants have settled their memorabilia-scam case. So reports The New York Post.

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Canadian Alek Minassian Facing 3 New Attempted Murder Charges

Alek Minassian, the Canadian man linked to a misogyny group and accused of using a van to run over pedestrians in Toronto, will face three new charges. So reports the NBC News.

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Judge: No Evidence of ‘Witch-Hunt’ for Antifa Leader

A California judge denied claims there is a “witch-hunt” against Antifa leader Yvette Felarca and two other activists and declined to drop the felony charges they face. So reports Fox News.

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Sorkin-written Mockingbird Play to Hit Broadway After Settlement

Just before going to trial, the producers of the Aaron Sorkin-penned theatrical adaptation of "To Kill a Mockingbird" and the estate of Harper Lee, the book’s author, have settled. So reports Deadline.

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Iowa’s ‘Heartbeat’ Bill Likely to Face Legal Challenges

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed the nation’s strictest abortion regulation, likely setting up a legal battle with pro-choice groups. So reports Syracuse.com

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Jay-Z Says the SEC is Hung Up On His Fame

Hip hop star Jay-Z filed an affidavit claiming he cannot logistically comply with a Securities and Exchange Commission investigation into his $200 million sale of Rocawear clothing. So reports The New York Daily News.

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Starbucks, Philly Settle with Arrested Businessmen

Business partners Donte Robinson and Rashon Nelson, who were arrested at a Philadelphia Starbucks while waiting for an associate, settled with the city for $1 each. So reports NPR.

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