News Roundup (2329)
Golden State Killer Gets Life Sentence for Rape, Murder Spree
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Joseph DeAngelo, a former police officer who was found guilty on numerous rape and murder charges, was sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole. So reports NBC News.
Read more...DOJ: Yale Violating Civil Rights of White, Asian Prospective Students
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Yale University stands accused of discriminating against white and Asian applicants in violation of civil rights laws, although the university said the allegations are without merit. So reports the AP News.
Read more...'Lottery Lawyer' Accused of Massive Fraud
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Attorney, Jason "Jay" Kurland, who goes by the moniker “Lottery Lawyer,” along with three associates, are charged with crimes related to defrauding lottery winners out of millions of dollars they thought were being invested on their behalf. So reports CNN.
Read more...Admissions Scam: Loughlin, Husband Sentenced to Jail
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Actress Lori Loughlin, who pleaded guilty to federal charges related to a college admissions scandal, was ordered to serve two month in prison. So reports Today.
Read more...Georgia Gov. Signs Bill to Tighten Penalties for Harming First Responders
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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed new measures into law aimed at enhancing protections for firefighters and police officers. So reports The Hill.
Read more...UNH Faculty Favor Nixing Franklin Pierce’s Name from Law School
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The University of New Hampshire’s Franklin Pierce School of Law is considering renaming itself due to the titular former president’s ties to slavery. So reports the Associated Press.
Read more...House 'Immune' to Lawsuit Challenging COVID-driven Proxy Voting
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A Republican-driven lawsuit aimed at inhibiting the House of Representatives proxy voting system was tossed by a federal judge in the District of Columbia. So reports USA Today.
Read more...NRA Under Fire for Payments to Florida Lobbyist
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New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against the National Rifle Association alleging it made improper payments to a well-known Tallahassee lobbyist. So reports Politico.
Read more...Legal Jobs Evaporate As Jobless Rate Dips: Study
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Figures released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics show a dip in the jobless rate for those in the legal field. So reports Bloomberg Law.
Read more...Louisiana Joins Utah, Oregon in Nixing Bar Exam for Law School Grads
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The Louisiana Supreme Court has waived the bar exam requirement for 2020 law school grads. So reports WWL-TV.
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