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Marijuana Shops Will Pay Up to 70 Percent Tax

Summary: An old law from the 1980’s aimed at stopping drug dealers from getting tax breaks is now hurting legal…

New Jersey’s Discussion Over Sports Betting Continues

Summary: Many states have struggled with allowing sports betting to be legal but the chances of large revenues are tempting.…

Why Is Apple Refusing to Unlock the San Bernardino Shooter’s Phone?

Summary: Apple is fighting back against the FBI, which wants it to create an operating system to hack into the…

Chicago Wants a Special Prosecutor for McDonald Case

Summary: A group of activists and politicians have come together to ask for another prosecutor to be brought in for…

New York Judge Arrested for Driving to Work Drunk

Summary: A New York Judge will be viewing court from the other side as she defends herself against a driving…

Palm Beach Lawyer Under Arrest for No-Show, Her Funds to Be Audited

Summary: A bankruptcy judge ordered the arrest of no-show lawyer a few weeks ago. A bankruptcy judge in Palm Beach Florida…

How Will the Death of Justice Antonin Scalia Change the Supreme Court?

Summary: The unexpected death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia has created speculation about who will succeed him.  Justice Antonin Scalia…

A Rough Day for the NYPD

The NYPD had a bad news day last Friday. On Friday, February 12th, a federal grand jury began hearing evidence in the…

Oregon Standoff Finally Over

Summary: The last protestor on the Oregon wildlife refuge finally turned himself in peacefully to officials after a 40-day standoff.…

Hamilton, Alabama Shooter to Face Capital Murder Charges

Summary: A history of mental illness and a possible work partnership gone wrong may be behind the reason an Alabama…

University of Tennessee Sued by Alleged Rape Victims

Summary: Six alleged rape victims sue the University of Tennessee for Title IX violations. Did the University of Tennessee promote rape…

Supreme Court Blocks Obama’s Global Warming Plans

Summary: The regulation issued by the EPA that would affect coal-fired power plants received a temporary halt by the U.S.…