News Roundup (2329)
D.C. Legal Counsel Succumbs to COVID-19
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George Valentine, the deputy director of the Washington, D.C, mayor's Office of Legal Counsel has died from complications related to COVID-19. So reports Fox 5 DC.
Read more...Lamar Jackson Suing Amazon for Improper Use of His Likeness
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NFL Quarterback Lamar Jackson is suing Amazon and a partner company for engaging in the “deliberate and unauthorized use” of his name, persona and image. So reports Sports Illustrated.
Read more...Hulk Hogan Settles with Radio Hosts in Sex Tape Lawsuit
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Terry Bollea, the professional wrestler known as Hulk Hogan, settled a lawsuit involving radio host Mike Calta of Cox Radio Inc., among others, regarding a leaked video of him “having sex and using racist language.” So reports The Washington Times.
Read more...Beware of Devices Listening to Client Calls: Mishcon de Reya
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Lawyers working from home are being warned of potential risks associated with confidential phone calls being exposed to Amazon and Google devices like Alexa. So reports Bloomberg.
Read more...Judge Puts a Stop on Trump Tax Lawsuit, Awaits Outcome of McGahn Case
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A federal judge put a halt on a House lawsuit seeking to enforce a subpoena of President Donald Trump’s tax records. So reports The Washington Post.
Read more...Gatherings Ban Violates Constitutional Rights: NH Residents
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Three New Hampshire residents are suing the state over a recently enacted ban of gatherings with more than 50 people. So reports WMUR9.
Read more...Everlaw Undergoes New Investment Round Toward eDiscovery Efforts
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Everlaw announced a $62 million Series C round of funding that it will use to modernize its discovery processes. So reports Tech Crunch.
Read more...Ariana Kukors Smith, USA Swimming Settle Over Sexual Abuse Claims
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Olympic swimmer Ariana Kukors Smith and USA Swimming have agreed to settle sex abuse allegations she made two years ago. So reports NPR.
Read more...Montana Anti-fraud Law Disenfranchises Native Americans: Lawsuit
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Voting rights advocates filed a lawsuit in Montana on behalf of Native Americans who claim the state’s recently enacted Ballot Interference Prevention Act restricts their ability to cast ballots. So reports The Hill.
Read more...Schwarzenegger Sues Russian Firm to Terminate Use of His Likeness
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Arnold Schwarzenegger is suing Russian robotics company Promobot for using his likeness without his permission. So reports Yahoo! Finance.
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