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Mother Suing TikTok After Child Dies Doing 'Blackout Challenge'

Tawainna Anderson, the mother of a young girl who died while attempting the “Blackout Challenge” circulating on TikTok is suing the social media company and its parent company for their part in her death. So reports NBC News.

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Haley Taylor Schlitz Makes History with Graduation from Dedman School of Law  

Haley Taylor Schlitz, 19, has become the youngest Black graduate of Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law in Dallas, Texas. So reports ABC News.

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Attorney for WNBA's Griner: Trial Could Be Soon After Brief Detention Extension  

WNBA star Brittney Griner will be held in Russia for at least another month as her pre-trial detention was extended. So reports NBC News.

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Congressmen Expected to Challenge 'Unprecedented' Subpoenaed by Jan. 6 Committee

Five Republican congressmen have been subpoenaed by the committee investing the Capitol riot that took place on Jan. 6, 2021. So reports NBC News.

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NY Appeals Court Drops AG James’ Amazon Lawsuit, Says Federal Law Takes Precedent  

The lawsuit filed by New York State Attorney General Letitia James accusing Amazon of “failing to reasonably protect workers against COVID-19” and allegedly retaliating against workers who spoke out against poor working conditions was dismissed. So reports Gothamist.

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Jacob Blake Drops Civil Rights Suit Against Cop Who Shot Him

Jacob Blake, who was shot by a Kenosha police officer in 2020, sparking days of protests, has dropped his civil rights suit against the officer. So reports USA Today.

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Netflix Facing Investor Federal Lawsuit After Losing 200K Subscribers  

Netflix shareholders are suing the steaming platform for allegedly misleading the market regarding its ability to continue adding subscribers. So reports Reuters.

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Court Erupts When Judge Rules Tulsa Race Massacre Suit Can Move Ahead

Tulsa County District Court Judge Caroline Wall ruled a lawsuit looking to deliver reparations for the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre will be able to proceed. So reports the Associated Press.

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Trump, D.C. AG Settle Alleged Inauguration Overpayment Lawsuit  

The Washington, D.C., attorney general and several entities tied to former President Donald Trump have agreed to settle a lawsuit regarding payments to the Trump International Hotel made in 2017 when Trump was inaugurated. So reports Axios.

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NYU Law Taps Former Grad, Professor As New Head  

Troy McKenzie, a graduate and law professor at NYU Law, will take over as dean of the school at the end of the month. So reports NYU Law News.

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