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Hospital, Supplier Knew Fertility Freezers Would Malfunction: Lawsuit

A new lawsuit alleges Custom Biogenic Systems, which sold fertility freezers to University Hospitals, was aware their product would eventually malfunction. So reports Cleveland.com.

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Legal Troubles Continue to Mount for Sackler Family

Several members of the Sackler family with a stake in Purdue Pharma have decided to scale back their charitable contributions amid mounting lawsuits and negative publicity against them. So reports CNBC.

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March's Top Verdicts Include Bathroom Fights, Satanic Cults

From bathroom altercations to Satanic cults, here are some of the most notable verdicts from March.

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Disbarred Lawyer Gets 8 Years for Stealing to Cover Gambling Debts

Former Kentucky lawyer Danny Butler was given an eight-year prison sentence for stealing $1.3 million from his clients to cover gambling debts. So reports the Courier Journal.

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Mich AG. Settles Over Same-sex Adoption Dispute

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel settled a case challenging the practice of prohibiting taxpayer-funded adoption agencies from refusing to place foster kids with same-sex couples. So reports the Detroit News.

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Purdue Pharma, Sacklers Hit with Lawsuit from 500 Municipalities

Purdue Pharma and its owners are facing a lawsuit from more than 500 cities, tribes and counties, which have accused the drug maker of paving the way for the nation’s opioid epidemic. So reports CBS News.

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Purdue Pharma, Sacklers Hit with Lawsuit from 500 Municipalities

Purdue Pharma and its owners are facing a lawsuit from more than 500 cities, tribes and counties, which have accused the drug maker of paving the way for the nation’s opioid epidemic. So reports CBS News.

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Amid Sex Charges, R. Kelly Asks Judge for OK to Head to Dubai

Embattled R&B singer R. Kelly asked a judge for permission to perform in the Arabian Peninsula sheikhdom and meet the “royal family.” So reports the Associated Press.

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Texas Lawmakers Send Lemonade Legislation to Upper House

Texas lawmakers passed a bill to legitimize lemonade stands operated by kids. So reports Fox News.

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R. Kelly’s Ex-lawyer Drops Bombshell on Past Child Pornography Charges

R. Kelly’s ex-lawyer, Ed Genson, said the recording artist was “guilty as hell” when defending him on child-porn charges years ago. So reports USA Today.

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