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Forex Case Against Big Banks to Move Forward Largely in Tact
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A number of institutional investors will be allowed to move forward with much of a lawsuit accusing 15 large banks of price rigging related to the foreign exchange market. So reports Reuters.
Read more...AP Students Hit College Board with $500M Suit Over New Online Exams
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High school students who experienced technical trouble with their Advanced Placement exams are suing the College Board after being told they will need to retake the tests. So reports Colorado Public Radio.
Read more...Kendall Jenner Settles Allegations Over Controversial Fyre Festival Promo
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Kendall Jenner agreed to settle a lawsuit related to her social media promotion of the infamous Fyre Festival. So reports NBC News.
Read more...Tara Reade's Attorneys Dump Her Amid Credibility Concerns
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Douglas Wigdor, the attorney representing Tara Reade, the woman accusing Joe Biden of sexual assault, has dropped her as a client. So reports Politico.
Read more...Judge Tosses Challenge to Michigan’s 'State of Emergency'
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A Michigan judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by legislative leaders challenging Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s decision to extend Michigan’s state of emergency. So reports the CNN.
Read more...NFL Player Sues Airline After Passenger Grabs His Crotch, Pulls Off His Mask
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An unidentified NFL player is suing United Airlines, claiming he was sexually assaulted on a cross-country flight and the airline failed to protect him. So reports ABC News.
Read more...Amazon Sues Vendors Over Alleged Tech Support Scam
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Amazon is suing two companies for alleged tech support fraud and has accused them of setting up “fraudulent websites and applications.” So reports CNN.
Read more...Facebook Settles with Moderators Facing Mental Health Issues
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Facebook has agreed to pay content moderators $52 million to compensate them for the mental health toll of the job. So reports The Verge.
Read more...Penn. Attorney Disbarred After Pleading Guilty to Fraud Charges
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Former attorney Todd H. Lahr has been disbarred after pleading guilty to defrauding his clients out of nearly $3 million. So reports the Morning Call.
Read more...Wisc. Supreme Court Ends State’s Blanket Stay-at-Home Order
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In a first-of-its-kind ruling, the Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down Gov. Tony Evers' directive to shut down activity in the state. So reports the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
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