Federal Court Says World’s Biggest Pot Shop Can Run While Appeal Is Pending
The same judge, Magistrate Maria-Elena James, who had ruled in February that the city of Oakland had no right to…
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Federal Court Dismisses Bloomberg Administration’s Challenge to ‘Living Wages’ Bill
The “living wages” bill, passed in 2012 required companies receiving over $1 million in tax breaks or financing from the…
Obama Administration Gives More Time to Employers over HealthCare Law Reporting Requirements
On Tuesday, Valerie Jarett, a Senior Advisor and Assistant to the President announced on the White House Blog, the Obama…
Dickstein’s Head of Energy Practice Moves over to Crowell & Morning
On Monday, Larry Eisenstat, Dickstein Shapiro’s head of energy practice, joined the Washington office of Crowell & Morning. Eisenstat, who…
Kevin Clash, ex-Elmo Puppeteer Relieved as 3 Sex Abuse Cases Dismissed
On Monday, a federal court in New York dismissed three separate lawsuits brought by men accusing ex-Elmo puppeteer Kevin Clash…
Benefits Announced for Gay Workers in Federal Government
On Friday, the Office of Personnel Management issued guidance to federal agencies regarding benefits for gay and lesbian employees. While…
State Attorney Sends Report on “Officers Engaging in Sex” to Lakeland Police
Last Tuesday, 10th Judicial Circuit State Attorney, Jerry Hill, sent a 55-page report to Lisa Womack, the Lakeland Police Chief.…
Drunk Driving Conviction Overturned Because Evidence Obtained in Violation of 4th Amendment
On Friday, the Iowa Supreme Court overturned the DIU conviction of a man under the following circumstances. First, the police…
Hepatitis “A” Outbreak Linked to Pomegranate Shipment from Turkey
While the Hepatitis A outbreak reached 127 cases in 8 states by Friday, the FDA believes it has found the…
Iowa Supreme Court Decides to Re-evaluate “Irresistible Employee” Case
This week, in a rare move, the Iowa Supreme Court decided to reevaluate an already published unanimous decision issued in…
Former Sidley Austin Executive Committee Member Accused of Misappropriation
In a complaint that recently came to light, (first reported by the Legal Profession Blog) the Illinois Attorney Registration and…
Texas Reaches 500 Executions after Reviving Death Penalty
After reviving the death penalty in 1982, Texas reached the milestone of 500 executions with the execution of Kimberly McCarthy,…