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More Charges Could Be Filed in Connection to Las Vegas Shooting

Summary: Authorities revealed that indictments may come in the Las Vegas shooting case.  In October 2017, Stephen Paddock committed the…

How Does Unconscious Bias Negatively Affect Diversity and Inclusion?

Summary: Law firms lack racial minorities and women, and one expert claims this is because of unconscious bias.  Studies have…

Attorneys Offer Free Legal Services on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Summary: Attorneys are giving back on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. In honor of Monday's holiday, Martin Luther King, Jr.…

Bronx Fire Victims Blame City for Baby’s Actions, Wants $110 Million

 Summary: Victims of the devastating Bronx fire are suing the city for negligence.  Eleven victims of the December Bronx…

New York City Suing Oil Companies Over Climate Change

Summary: New York City is suing the fossil fuel industry for allegedly causing global warming.  New York City is fighting…

North Carolina Congressional Map Found to Be Gerrymandering

Summary: Judges have found the North Carolina districts in question to be evidence of gerrymandering. A federal court ruled that…

Politician Pamela Harris Indicted for Fraud

Summary: Brooklyn assemblywoman Pamela Harris was indicted for fraud in relation to the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Hurricane Sandy left…

Manifesto Writer Sues Google for Discriminating against White Men

Summary: Two fired engineers are suing Google for discriminating against conservative, white men. After being fired for his controversial manifesto,…

Supreme Court Will Not Hear Mississippi Gay Rights Case

Summary: The Supreme Court said it will not hear a Mississippi religious liberty case that could affect LGBT individuals and…

Female Teacher Accused of Sexually Assaulting Students Sued by Families of Victims

Summary: A former teacher has been sued for sexually assaulting her male students.  A former teacher accused of fooling around…

Chicago Ordered to Pay Wrongly Convicted Ex-Gangster’s $5.6 Million Legal Fees

Summary: An ex-Chicago gangster was awarded $5.6 million in legal fees in addition to his $22 million damages judgment.  The…

Recreational Marijuana in California Now Legal in 2018

Summary: Starting January 1, recreational marijuana is now legal for adults to buy in the state of California. Monday marked…