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NY District Attorney Prohibits Prosecutors from Keeping Guns

Summary: A ban on keeping guns, even at home, has sparked outcry at the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office. According…

Over Four Thousand Legal Jobs Added in September

Summary: Around 4,700 jobs were added to the legal sector in September. According to American Lawyer, the legal sector gained…

Suit Claims Man Fired for ‘Flatulence,’ Foul Stench

Summary: A woman claims her husband suffered discrimination when he was fired for passing too much gas after he underwent…

Nearly 200 Class Action Suits Filed Against Volkswagen

Summary: Since Volkswagen revealed it manipulated numbers on emissions tests last month, close to 200 class action lawsuits have been filed…

Pope Francis Addresses United Nations

Summary: During Pope Francis’ visit to New York, he will address the United Nations and meet with world leaders. According…

Transgender Inmate Prevails in Suit against Prison

Summary: A transgender inmate has won a suit against a Maryland prison, causing the entire prison system in the state…

Wheelchair Bound Man Shot by Police in Delaware

Summary: A 28-year-old man in a wheelchair was shot and killed by police after he allegedly reached for a gun.…

Judge Rules that ‘Happy Birthday’ Song Should Not Be Copyrighted

Summary: After years of debate, a judge has ruled that the “Happy Birthday Song” is part of the public domain,…

Colorado Making More Money from Pot than Booze

Summary: Colorado has enjoyed a surplus of tax revenue since it legalized the use of marijuana. Ever since it legalized…

Friend of Charleston Church Shooter Faces Multiple Charges

Summary: A friend of the Charleston church shooter, Joey Meek, has been arrested for allegedly lying to federal agents and…

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe Attorney Sued by Cigna

Summary: Cigna has sued an Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe attorney, claiming that the attorney, his family, and his son’s occupational…

Execution of Richard Glossip Scheduled for 1997 Murder

Summary: Desperately clinging to new evidence that has been uncovered, attorneys for Richard Glossip are trying to have his execution…