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Colorado Bar Censures Jenna Ellis for False 2020 Election Fraud Claims
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Jenna Ellis, an attorney formerly representing ex-President Donald Trump, was formally censured by the Colorado Bar Association after admitting she made factual misrepresentations regarding the 2020 election. So reports USA Today.
Read more...Quill Pens, Legal Docs from Roe v. Wade Go for $615M+ at Auction
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The archive of legal materials used by Linda Coffee, who argued in the famous 1970 Roe v. Wade U.S. Supreme Court case, sold at auction for $615,633. So reports WFAA Dallas.
Read more...SCOTUS Declines to Block Suit Brought By Atheists Unhappy with Prayer Vigil
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The Supreme Court will not intervene in a lawsuit brought by atheists in Ocala, Florida who said a 2014 prayer vigil was unconstitutional. So reports CNN.
Read more...Expelled White Student Alleges Discrimination, Sues Howard University for $2M
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Michael Ray Newman, a white student expelled from the law school at Howard University, is suing the school for alleged “race discrimination and creating a hostile environment.” So reports NBC News.
Read more...Vegas Attorney Says NFL, Raiders Don’t Own 'Silver and Black'
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Steve Dimopoulos, a Las Vegas attorney who featured a bevy of professional athletes in a recent Super Bowl ad, is suing the NFL after the league requested he discontinue running the ads. So reports Reuters.
Read more...Alex Murdaugh Found Guilty in Slaying of Wife, Son
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Alex Murdaugh, a high-profile attorney from South Carolina, killed his son and wife, a jury found. Prosecutors accused Murdaugh of murdering his family members to distract the public from his financial crimes. So reports BBC News.
Read more...Washington State’s New Energy Policy Sparks Lawsuits from Trade Groups, Homeowners
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New rules in Washington restricting propane and natural gas in new construction projects are being challenged in court. So reports the Yakima Herald-Republic.
Read more...DOJ Rejects Absolute Immunity Argument in Jan. 6 Civil Suit Against Trump
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The Department of Justice said former President Donald Trump is not immune from civil lawsuits related to the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the Capitol. So reports CNBC.
Read more...Meta and Medical Malpractice Among Top February Verdicts
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- Written by Dan Sabbatino
From Meta to medical malpractice to truck drivers, here are some of the most notable verdicts from the month of February 2023.
Read more...Trump PAC Racks Up $16M Legal Bill in 2022
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The Save America Political Action Committee shelled out more than $16 million last year related to former President Donald Trump’s various legal battles. So reports CNN.
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