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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…

Goldman Sachs at Risk of Facing Civil Lawsuit

Summary: Goldman Sachs could be facing a civil lawsuit from the government once an investigation into the big bank is complete. …

New York City and State Sue UPS Over Cigarettes

Summary: The city and state of New York have sued package carrier UPS for shipping untaxed cigarettes to residences and unlicensed…

BlackBerry Sues Ryan Seacrest’s Typo a Second Time

Summary: Blackberry is suing Typo a second time for product infringement. Blackberry is suing Typo again. After their success in…

Woman Exchanges Barbs with Judge in Florida Courtroom

Summary: An 80-year-old woman from Florida caused a judge to break down into laughter during a hearing last week.  At a…

Axiom Legal May Change the Banking Industry

Summary: Axiom Legal, which provides a multi-shore, technology-enabled management service for its clients, may change the face of the financial industry.…

Court Rules Against Teacher with Phobia of Children

Summary: A woman filed a breach of contract claim against a school district, arguing that she should be allowed to…

Lawyers of Accused Terrorists Demand First Class Airline Tickets

Summary: Defense attorneys for accused al-Shabaab terrorists have demanded first class tickets for an upcoming trip to Africa for a deposition. It’s…

Confusion in Alabama Despite Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage from Supreme Court

Summary: A small number of counties in Alabama have begun issuing same-sex marriage licenses after a ruling from the Supreme Court. …

Judge Dismisses Case after Violent Outburst in Court

Summary: A judge threw out the case of a soap opera actress when she brought too much drama into the…

Must Businesses and Public Entities Provide Same-Sex Wedding Services?

Summary: As the debate on same-sex marriage continues, many ponder whether wedding vendors must provide their services to same-sex couples.…

Chief Legal Officers Continue to Experience Gender Pay Gap

Summary: A recent report by the Association of Corporate Counsel demonstrates that women earn less than their male counterparts in…