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Kaepernick Settles with NFL Over Alleged Collusion

Former San Francisco 49er Colin Kaepernick has reached an agreement with the NFL to settle claims the league conspired to keep the quarterback out of work. So reports NRP.

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Man Choked By Off-duty L.A. Firefighter Wins $7.4M Settlement

Samuel Chang, who was reportedly choked until unconscious by an off-duty L.A. fireman, will get $7.4 million in a settlement associated with the attack. So reports the LA Times. Read more...

Ex-ESPN Anchor's Contract Could Impact Potential Wrongful Termination Suit

Dismissed ESPN news anchor Adnan Virk is considering suing the sports news network over his firing. So reports The New York Post.

MA Top Court Upholds Conviction of Woman Who Encouraged Suicide

Michelle Carter, who five years ago allegedly contributed to her boyfriend's suicide by encouraging him to kill himself via text message, is legally responsible for his death according to the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. So reports the Associated Press. Read more...

Sen. Warren's Texas Bar Registration Listed Her as 'American Indian'

Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren listed her race as "American Indian" in a registration card filed with the Texas State Bar in 1986. So reports Fox News.

Family of Woman Killed By Self-Driving Uber Suing City for $10M

The daughter and husband of Elaine Herzberg are seeking $10 million after the women was struck and killed by self-driving Uber in Arizona. So reports NBC News. Read more...

Golden Globes Model at Heart of Fiji Water Lawsuit

Model Kelleth Cuthbert, who was born Kelly Steinbach, is suing Fiji Water after claiming the company used her likeness without her permission. So reports Entertainment Weekly.

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Rapper 6ix9ine Cooperating with Federal Prosecutors

Tekashi 6ix9ine, a New York rapper, is working with prosecutors after admitting to joining a violent gang and aiding in the attempt to kill a rival member. So reports the Associated Press.

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Opinion: Struggling with Mental Health Doesn’t Make a Lawyer 'Unethical'

Columnist Brian Cuban took issue with a quote from American Bar Association President Robert Carlson, who said unhealthy lawyers, with respect to their mental well-being, are “unethical.” Cuban expressed his thoughts in an opinion piece from Above the Law.

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Judge Unsatisfied with Yahoo Data Breach Settlement Offer

A federal judge rejected Yahoo’s proposal to pay out $50 million and give two years of credit monitoring to 200 million U.S. and Israeli people affected by data breaches. So reports The Verge.

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