Circumcision Decision Triggers Legal Battle
Summary: The decision whether or not to circumcise a four-year-old boy has sparked controversy on both sides of the issue.…
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Class of California Judges Certified in Salary Suit
Summary: Roughly 3,000 active and retired judges will form a class in a lawsuit that alleges the judges did not…
Unimpressive Salaries Lead to High Turnover in Public Defender’s Office
Summary: Due to their low salaries, many attorneys leave government jobs after a short while, leading to increased training expenses…
Judge in Boston Marathon Case Refuses to Delay Trial
Summary: The judge in the highly anticipated Boston Marathon bombing case has denied another request submitted by the defense…
New York Times Reporter Wins CIA Leak Case
Summary: After three years of fighting, the government has agreed to drop reporter James Risen from their witness list in…
George Zimmerman Arrested for Allegedly Throwing Wine Bottle at Girlfriend
Summary: In yet another dramatic incident, George Zimmerman has been arrested for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend with a weapon—a wine…
Attorney Convicted for Licking Client’s Ear
Summary: An attorney has lost his appeal to overturn a harassment conviction that stemmed from his licking a former client…
Sue Ann Arnall Accepts Billion-Dollar Settlement from Ex-Husband
Summary: The multibillion-dollar divorce between Sue Ann Arnall and Harold Hamm may have finally reached a conclusion. You may recall…
Same-Sex Marriage Now Legal in Florida
Summary: Florida is the 36th state to legalize gay marriage in the United States. According to The Week, Florida is…
Son Murders Father after Allowance Reduced by $200
Summary: The son of a Manhattan millionaire executed his father for reducing his monthly allowance by $200. The son of…
Jury Selection Begins in Boston Marathon Bombing Case
Summary: Jury selection is expected to take several weeks in the Boston bombing case as attorneys question the 1,200-member jury…
Texas Next Stop for Marijuana Legalization Debate
Summary: A bill that will decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana in the state of Texas is gaining support.…