Smartphones and Social Media: Are They Impairing Our Court Proceedings?
Summary: Smartphones and social media have made it much harder for judges to ensure a fair and impartial trial. In…
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Chinese Banks Test U.S. Legal System in Gucci Counterfeiting Lawsuit
Summary: A court in New York is set to determine whether or not Americans can demand account records from Chinese banks. China’s…
Do “Good Guys” with Guns Really Stop “Bad Guys” with Guns?
Summary: In the midst of horrific terror in Paris, politicians tweeted about gun rights - prompting a conversation about guns…
Four “Masked Bandits” Caught Red-Pawed in Oregon Art Gallery
Summary: When responding to a report of "suspicious activity," police in Newport, Oregon find four adorable raccoons that broke into…
Ireland Celebrates Same-Sex Marriage Ruling
Summary: With the law making same-sex marriage legal going into effect in the Republic of Ireland, those in support can…
Megafirm Lawyer Accused of Beating His Pregnant Wife
Summary: Ivy leaguer Anthony Zappin has been accused of beating his pregnant wife and plotting to destroy his former boss…
Closing Public Toilets May Not Have Been a Good Idea
Summary: After the closure of the public toilets, the council chief responsible was caught urinating in the street. South Lanarkshire…
British Writer Smashes Wine Bottle Over the Head of One of His Critics
Richard Brittain is a self-published amateur writer. He’s also a felon. Brittain, a 28-year-old man living in Great Britain, had…
Christians, Starbucks Cups, and Religious Freedom
Summary: Amidst Christians' complaints about plain red Starbucks cups, questions of religious freedom come up. Starbucks’ choice to debut…
Riverside, California Wiretap by DEA May Be Illegal
Summary: Wiretaps are becoming the new norm in Riverside County, California, the highest heroin and methamphetamine drug trafficking place in…
Sheldon Silver Received Special Treatment Along with a Special Salary
Summary: Making hundreds of thousands of dollars for referring clients is just about every business and sales person's dream, but…
Thieves Steal Nearly $50,000 Worth of Fancy French Fromage
Summary: Thieves steal $43,000 of French Comté cheese to resell on the black market. In France, they take their fromage…