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Senate Likely to Vote in Employment Non-Discrimination Act

The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) looks to be a success in Washington, with all of the Democratic caucus behind it,…

Tenth Circuit Puts Horse Slaughter on Hold

The Tenth US Circuit Court of Appeals issued an emergency injunction on Monday against the order of a federal judge…

Johnson & Johnson Agrees to $2.2 Billion Settlement to Avoid Risperdal Woes

The US Justice Department announced on Monday that Johnson & Johnson has agreed to settle all criminal and civil claims…

Blackberry’s Shares Took a 19% Dip in Pre-Market Trading

After investors became aware that Blackberry Ltd will now scrap their former plan to find a buyer, their stock price…

Former “Subway Vigilante” Arrested for Selling Drugs

The “Subway Vigilante” of 1984 is the small-time drug dealer of today. Bernie Goetz, 65, who had his moment of…

Eleventh Circuit Upholds Jail for $15 Citation, Where Law Says No Jail

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the overnight jail time for a woman who was apprehended for failing to…

District Judge Shira Scheindlin Ordered Off Stop n Frisk Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has ordered southern district judge Scheindlin off of the stop-n-frisk case.…

Tesla Motors Slows With Large Loss

  Investors fear that the electric wonder car of Tesla Motors may be puttering out as the company suffered a…

Texas Abortion Laws Back on Track Pending Hearing

Though many had predicted it earlier, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals still managed to surprise many by remaining obstinately…

The Lawyers Who Planted Drugs On a PTA Volunteer Face Justice, One Pleads Guilty

The two lawyers who were charged for planting drugs on a teacher assistant are now facing justice. Jill Easter, 40,…

Two Financial Firms Make Sketchy Suit Against Twitter

It’s debatable whether the two financial firms that sued Twitter Wednesday should be taken seriously. They are seeking $124 million…

Disbarred Stephen Yagman Seeks to Hold Onto his Home

Stephen Yagman is a civil rights attorney who was convicted for "failing to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in…