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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.
Read more...It's Not 'Forcible Sodomy' If Victim is Blacked Out Drunk: Oklahoma Court
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An Oklahoma appeals court ruled "forcible sodomy" cannot occur if the alleged victim is blacked out from drinking alcohol, leading prosecutors to call the decision "insane" and "offensive." That's according to a recent article in The New York Daily News.
Read more...Tom Brady’s Suspension Upheld By Federal Court
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady must serve a four-game suspension handed down by the NFL, according to a federal appeals court that overturned a lower court’s decision. So reports the Associated Press.
Read more...Led Zeppelin Icons Accused of 'Hiding' to Avoid 'Stairway' Trial
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Jimmy Page and Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin have been accused of stealing part of the band's famous anthem "Stairway to Heaven," and are being accused of "hiding" overseas to avoid participating in an upcoming trial. So reports Business Insider.
Read more...NYC to Pay $40M to Five People Wrongfully Convicted of Murder
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Five people who each spent 17 years in jail for murders they didn’t commit will receive a total of $40 million in settlement of their civil rights lawsuit against New York City. So reports The New York Times.
Read more...Sperm Bank Clients Sue After Learning Truth About Donor
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A San Francisco lawyer is representing 15 families that collectively conceived 23 children using the sperm of a donor who they eventually learned has schizophrenia and a criminal record. So reports The New York Times.
Read more...'Sistahs' Book Group Settles Suit Over Napa Wine Train Incident
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A group of predominantly African-American women who were escorted from the Napa Valley Wine Train have settled their $11 million lawsuit alleging they were ousted because of their race. So reports the Daily Mail.
Read more...Utah Governor Signs Kiddie Porn Bill
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Utah Governor Gary R. Herbert signed a bill requiring computer technicians who find child pornography in the course of their work to report it to law enforcement officials. So reports CNN.
Read more...Man Fills 'Water Cup' with Soda, Gets Charged with Robbery
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An Arkansas man is facing felony robbery charges as a result of filling a McDonald’s cup intended for water with soda pop. So reports ABC News.
Read more...Latham & Watkins Leads in IPO Representation
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Since 2012, Davis Polk and Latham & Watkins have represented 55 and 90 underwriters respectively in initial public offerings. That’s more underwriter representations than any other firm. So reports Bloomberg BNA.
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