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U.S. District Judge Arthur Tarnow Leaves Behind Distinguished Legacy as Indigent Advocate, Jurist
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U.S. District Judge Arthur Tarnow has died after a decade’s long career advocating for indigents and overseeing high-profile cases from the bench. So reports the Detroit News.
Read more...Once-prominent S.C. Attorney Facing Slew of New Charges as Allegations Pile Up
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Alex Murdaugh, a once-celebrated South Carolina lawyer, is facing 27 new charges after being accused of fraud, money laundering and stealing. So reports CBS News.
Read more...Amy Wax Facing Faculty Review as Pressure Mounts to Sanction Her
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The University of Pennsylvania’s law school has begun a formal review of Professor Amy Wax. So reports the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Read more...Ex-dancer at Penn. Strip Club Sues Over Withheld Tips, Wages
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Rebelz, a strip club in Pennsylvania, is facing a class-action lawsuit after former dancers accused the club of violating state and federal labor laws. So reports the Centre Daily Times.
Read more...Alec Baldwin Facing $25M Lawsuit After Calling Late Marine’s Sister An 'Insurrectionist'
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The family of Lance Cpl. Rylee J. McCollum, who was one of 13 U.S. service members killed by a terrorist bomber at the Kabul airport, is suing actor Alec Baldwin after the embattled actor allegedly called his sister an “insurrectionist” for being present during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the Capitol. So reports NBC News.
Read more...Judge on Hot Mic: 'Can You Imagine Waking Up Next to Her?'
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A judge in Cook County, Illinois, along with two assistant state attorneys, were allegedly caught badmouthing attorney Jennifer Bonjean on a hot mic during a recent trial. So reports WGN9.
Read more...Man Charged with 2nd Degree Murder After Video Game Dispute
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Docquen Jovo Watkins, of Michigan, has been accused of killing his longtime boyfriend over a disagreement they had playing a video game. So reports NBC News.
Read more...Fintech Charter Lawsuit Dropped as Pilot Company Amends Application
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A consortium of state banking regulators has chosen to drop its lawsuit against the federal government aimed at blocking them from granting charters to fintech organizations. So reports Reuters.
Read more...PayPal Looking at Class-action Suit After Another Case of Frozen Funding
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Payments platform PayPal is facing a federal lawsuit after it was accused of freezing the funds and accounts of three users with no apparent explanation. So reports Engadget.
Read more...Critics Want Professor Amy Wax’s Tenure to Go On Trial After Comments About 'Asian Elites'
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Philadelphia state Sen. Anthony H. Williams is among a number of local advocates and lawmakers calling for the condemnation of University of Pennsylvania law professor Amy Wax. So reports the Philadelphia Inquirer.
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