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Group Sues Town Over Public Nudity, Noise from Scuba Divers
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The Back Beach Neighbors Committee, a group of residents in Massachusetts, is suing the town of Rockport after complaining scuba divers are undressing and causing ruckus near their beachside residences. So reports Boston.com.
Read more...Lawyer Dons Hazmat Suit During Sentencing Hearing
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A defense attorney in Florida came to court dressed in a hazmat suit—complete with a respirator mask, face shield and gloves—as he didn’t want to take any chances amid a spike in COVID-19 cases in the state. So reports Fox News.
Read more...4th Circuit Ruling Means Trump Hotel Records Under Wraps Until After Election
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A federal appeals court ruled financial documents related to President Donald Trump’s hotel in Washington can remain under wraps for now. So reports NBC News.
Read more...'Lady A' Band, Artist Engaged in Legal Battle Over Moniker
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The band formerly known as Lady Antebellum is suing the artist Lady A after an agreement over the latter moniker could not be reached. So reports CBS News.
Read more...Vermont Law School Mural Being Removed Due to 'Black Features'
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Vermont Law School officials said they will have a mural originally intended to honor abolitionists removed after some argued its imagery is offensive. So reports the Burlington Free Press.
Read more...Justin Bieber Fires Back After Sexual Assault Accusations
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Justin Bieber is suing two women for $10 million each after they accused him of sexual assault. So reports Vulture.
Read more...Concordia University School of Law to Shutter Amid Failed Transfer Deal
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Concordia University School of Law is shutting its doors after the school’s sponsor, Concordia University in Portland and Concordia St. Paul could not agree to transfer terms. So reports the Associated Press.
Read more...Appeals Court Blocks Plan to Fund Border Wall with Military Money
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A federal appeals court said the Trump administration lacks the authority to use military dollars to pay for a border wall. So reports NBC News.
Read more...Ex-Hostage Negotiator, Mueller Witness Sentenced for Child Sex Crimes
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George Nader, a Lebanese American businessman key to special counsel Robert Mueller’s recent investigation, has been sentenced to 10 years prison time for charges related to child sex abuse. So reports the Associated Press.
Read more...Former Delaware Judge Settles Long-running Sex Abuse Case
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Former Judge William C. Bradley Jr. and a man who accused him of pattern sexual assault for more than a decade have settled their case. So reports Delaware Online.
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