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Parkland Student Shot Five Times Sues Nikolas Cruz

Summary: The first lawsuit against the Parkland shooter was filed this week.  On February 14, gunman Nikolas Cruz entered Marjory…

Sandy Hook Families Sue Alex Jones for Defamation

Summary: Two lawsuits were filed against Alex Jones by Sandy Hook families who said he defamed them.  Parents of children…

Irish Case Tests Facebook’s Use of Privacy Shield

Summary: A case in Ireland may challenge Facebook's ability to transfer data overseas.  The EU-US Privacy Shield mechanism is now…

Trump Administration Ending Legal Advice Program for Immigrants

Summary: The DOJ said it would halt a legal aid program for immigrants. A Justice Department official said on Wednesday…

Lawsuit: Fertility Doctor Secretly Fathered 11 Kids with Clients

Summary: A class-action lawsuit claims a Canadian doctor used his own sperm to inseminate almost a dozen unsuspecting women.  A…

Judge Finalizes $25M Trump University Settlement

Summary: A California judge finalized the $25 million Trump University settlement.  After hundreds of students complained about the quality of…

Stormy Daniels’ New Motion Uses Donald Trump, Michael Cohen’s Words against Them

Summary: Slate Magazine stated that Stormy Daniels' lawsuit against President Donald Trump and his attorney is "on stunningly solid legal footing."…

Hawaii Becomes Seventh State to Allow Assisted Suicide

Summary: There are now six states that have laws that permit physician-assisted suicide.  Hawaii Governor David Ige signed a right-to-die…

Cyclist Who Flipped Off Trump Sues Former Employer

Summary: The biker who flipped off Trump in a viral picture is suing the employer who fired her for violating…

Do Donald Trump’s Defense Lawyers Have Enough Criminal Law Experience?

Summary: Donald Trump's legal team lacks extensive criminal law expertise, according to Bloomberg Politics.  After Trump's legal team lost its…

Legal Marijuana Could Fix Opioid Problem, Studies Show

Summary: New studies show that legalized medicinal marijuana can curb America's opioid addiction.  Marijuana has long been rumored to be…

Affluenza Teen to Be Released from Jail after Two Years

Summary: The Affluenza Teen will be released from jail on Monday.  A teenager whose wealthy background was blamed for him…