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Jury Views Disturbing Video During Boston Marathon Bombing Trial

Summary: The jury in the Boston bombing case has viewed disturbing photos and videos and has heard the emotional testimony…

Over Three Thousand New Legal Jobs Reported in February

Summary: The Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported that 3,100 jobs were added to the legal industry in February of…

States Deciding Whether Business May Refuse Services to Gay Couples

Summary: With the Supreme Court’s decision on gay marriage right around the corner, many states are deciding whether their businesses…

Hung Jury in Jodi Arias Trial, Death Penalty Now Not a Possibility

Summary: Since a second jury has been unable to decide whether Jodi Arias should receive the death penalty for killing…

Issuance of Same Sex Marriage Licenses Stayed in Alabama

Summary: A new ruling from the Alabama Supreme Court has ordered that same-sex marriage is not legal, and that probate…

Former CIA Director to Enter Guilty Plea

Summary: David Petraeus, the former director of the CIA, is rumored to enter a guilty plea for mishandling classified information.…

Man Arrested for Brutal Hatchet Attack on Attorney

Summary: A man has been arrested in connection with a violent attack on a Massachusetts attorney. According to the Patriot…

‘Green Rush’ Begins in Washington, D.C.

Summary: Recreational marijuana is now legal in Washington, D.C. leading many to explore the limits of the new laws. According…

Apple Must Pay $533 Million for Patent Infringement

Summary: Apple must pay over $500 million to a company that claimed it infringed several of its patents. According to…

Alaska the Third State to Legalize Marijuana

Summary: Alaska’s voter initiative that supported the legalization of marijuana became legally effective on Tuesday. According to ABC News, Alaska…

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Nominee to Withdraw from Consideration

Summary: Thomas Kistler, whose confirmation hearing was supposedly scheduled for tomorrow for his appointment to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, is…

Uncovering the Motive in Murders of Chris Kyle and Chad Littlefield

Summary: Opposing theories on Eddie Ray Routh’s motives emerge as the prosecution and defense argue in court about the killings…