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Senator Bob Menendez’s Corruption Trial Begins

Summary: The trial into New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez’s questionable actions to help a friend began with both sides arguing over…

Hurricane Harvey: Three Lawsuits Filed after Reservoirs Flood Texas Homes

Summary: Three lawsuits were filed after reservoirs allegedly flooded homes following the storms of Hurricane Harvey.  On Tuesday, a group…

Prince William and Kate Middleton Win Topless Photo Lawsuit against “Closer”

Summary: Prince William and Kate Middleton won their invasion of privacy lawsuit against two French publications.  In 2012, Prince William…

Utah Nurse Manhandled by Police for Not Drawing Blood May Sue

Summary: The nurse arrested for refusing to draw blood from an unconsenting man may file a lawsuit. Last week, a…

Law Firm Discrimination Case Raises the Question: Can Partners Be Employees?

Summary: Gender discrimination cases filed by law firm partners have sparked the debate on whether or not they are employees…

Texas Immigration Law Put on Hold by Federal Judge

Summary: A Texas law allowing for the police to ask the immigration status in legal detentions or arrests was largely…

Judge Sends Benchmark’s Lawsuit against Former Uber CEO to Arbitration

Summary: Benchmark's attempt to remove Travis Kalanick from Uber's board of directors has been moved to arbitration. Uber CEO Travis…

Can Offensive Words and Images Be Trademarked?

Summary: Mixed messages are coming out on whether fashion designer Erik Brunetti should be allowed to trademark his brand “FUCT.”…

Sarah Palin’s Defamation Lawsuit against The New York Times Dismissed

Summary: A judge said that the former Alaskan governor could not prove the newspaper was working maliciously. On Tuesday, a…

$900 Million “Conjuring” Movie Trial Scheduled

Summary: A Virginia judge has allowed the Conjuring case to move forward.  The Conjuring movie franchise has scored several haunted houses worth…

Is the Trump Administration Headed for Supreme Court Trouble?

Summary: The Trump administration has changed direction regarding two Supreme Court cases. Will this lead to problems down the road?…

Tennessee Sheriff Had Sex with Inmates

Summary: A Tennessee sheriff is now behind bars after confessing to inappropriate acts with inmates. A Tennessee sheriff admitted to…