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Florida Courthouse Evacuated Because of U-Haul

Florida Courthouse Evacuated Because of U-Haul

Suspicions aroused by a U-Haul vehicle parked through a day outside West Palm Beach, Florida, courthouse resulted in evacuation of the premises; the vehicle was however cleared on investigation. Possibility…

FDA Defends Its Decision of Lawsuit Against Cigarette Companies

FDA Defends Its Decision of Lawsuit Against Cigarette Companies

To rebut the contention of five of the nation’s largest cigarette manufacturing giants by way of a lawsuit, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has sought court orders blocking any…

Schools have cell phone policies to protect the learning environment

Schools have cell phone policies to protect the learning environment

With the growing technology, the usage of cell phones is increasing day-by-day. In order to maintain an affective disciplinary system, many schools have cell phone policies, to protect the learning…

Same-Sex Health Benefits for Govt Workers

Same-Sex Health Benefits for Govt Workers

A state law lending Arizona same-sex health benefits for partners of government employees suffered a loss at the hands of the 9th circuit on tuesday when the court unheld a…

Lawyers and IT Guys On Security Issues In Law Firms

Lawyers and IT Guys On Security Issues In Law Firms

The Legal Technology Leadership Summit also dealt with the issue of IT in law firms. The focus was on avoiding data breaches and also on how to reduce the conflicts…

ACLU Files Suit Against Florida Law Requiring Mandatory Drug-testing

ACLU Files Suit Against Florida Law Requiring Mandatory Drug-testing

The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida (ACLUFL) has filed a federal class action lawsuit against the Florida government. The reason is the state’s new law that makes it mandatory…

DOJ Report Slams Puerto Rico Police For Rights Violations

DOJ Report Slams Puerto Rico Police For Rights Violations

The Department of Justice, after a 3-year investigation of the Puerto Rico Police Department, has finally released its findings.  The DOJ report claims that the Puerto Rico police repeatedly engaged…

Edwards’ Legal Team Files Motion To Dismiss All Charges

Edwards’ Legal Team Files Motion To Dismiss All Charges

John Edwards’ lawyers are filing motions to dismiss all the charges against the former U.S. senator. Edwards is accused of conspiracy, making false statements and violating the laws related to…

D.C. Circuit Upholds Indefinite Detention of Gitmo Detainee

D.C. Circuit Upholds Indefinite Detention of Gitmo Detainee

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit has stated that it affirms it’s earlier decision to deny a petition for a writ of habeas corpus from a Gitmo…

Oral Arguments Heard In Prop. 8 Case

Oral Arguments Heard In Prop. 8 Case

The California Supreme Court has heard oral arguments on the right of advocacy groups to defend Proposition 8. The question has come up because after last year’s ruling in support…