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Church of Cannabis – Real Religion or Not?

Summary: Marijuana is still illegal in Indiana so a church, centered on the use of marijuana, is challenging the laws,…

New SEC Rules Will Impact Clawback Policies

Summary: Companies must expand their clawback policies once new rules are enacted by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Although it…

AT&T Fined $100 Million for Misleading Consumers

Summary: AT&T must pay $100 million for misleading its customers about their data plans. AT&T will face a hefty $100…

Law Firm Mergers & Acquisitions on Record Pace

Summary: More law firms have been merging or acquiring other law firms, usually on a smaller scale although this year…

The Home Depot Inc. Hit with Class Action Lawsuit

Summary: A lawsuit again Home Depot claims that the company gave employees compensatory time off instead of paying overtime. A…

Allied Irish Bank Sues Citibank for Fraud

Summary: The lawsuit alleges that Citibank helped a foreign currency trader avoid internal controls on traders with Allied Irish Bank.…

Disarm the Police Group Gets Saved By the Police

Summary: A group protesting the NYPD by burning a U.S. flag gets scared off by a biker gang defending the…

Michael Farren Disbarred From District of Columbia

Summary: The former White House lawyer found guilty of attempted murder on his then-wife and currently serving a 15 year…

Investigation Begins into Airline Conspiracy Over Airfare

Summary: A discussion between airlines CEO’s about capacities limits sparks a U.S. government investigation to figure out if the airlines…

Attorney Sanctioned in His Own Divorce

Summary: Leon Borstein, a partner at Borstein & Sheinbaum, was sanctioned for ignoring principles of matrimonial jurisprudence and acting illogical.…

Record-Setting Settlement for Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill

Summary: BP has been hit with the largest fines in history for penalties to the federal Clean Water Act and…

After Murder Suspect Declared Not Guilty, Punches His Lawyer in the Face

Summary: A murder suspect punched his lawyer in the mouth after receiving a not-guilty verdict. After a murder suspect received…