Boston Bomber ‘Genuinely Sorry for What He Did’
Summary: Sister Helen Prejean, an advocate against the death penalty, testified on behalf of the Boston Bomber at the end…
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Legal Sector Adds 2,300 Jobs in April
Summary: According to the Department of Labor, over 2,000 jobs were added to the legal field in April. According to…
Court Rules Government’s Collection of All Phone Records is Illegal
Summary: A federal court has determined that the Obama administration’s definition of “relevant” is too broad when it comes to…
Department of Justice to Investigate Entire Baltimore Police Department in Response to Freddie Gray’s Death
Summary: The Department of Justice has announced that it will launch a civil rights investigation into the Baltimore Police Department’s…
$7.8 Million Awarded in Drone Patent Case
Summary: After a default judgment was entered against a company for allegedly infringing patents of a drone maker, a jury…
Federal Court to Decide Whether Immoral Trademarks Violate the First Amendment
Summary: A federal court will determine whether “smutty” or “immoral” trademarks may be banned. According to CorpCounsel.com, the U.S. Court…
Many Predict Supreme Court Will Rule Same-Sex Marriage is Constitutional
Summary: This week, the Supreme Court will decide whether there is a constitutional right for same-sex couples to marry in…
Florida Woman Files Notice to ‘F*** This Court’
Summary: A Florida woman who filed a civil rights lawsuit did not have all necessary parties sign the complaint. When…
New Case Seeks to Legalize Prostitution in California
Summary: An advocacy group has filed a lawsuit in California that would decriminalize prostitution in the state. According to ABC…
Aaron Hernandez: Guilty of Murder
Summary: Former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez has been found guilty of first-degree murder and has been sentenced to…
Kathleen Kane, Attorney General of Pennsylvania, Facing Investigation
Summary: Kathleen Kane faces perjury charges and other allegations that she abused her power. According to the Morning Call, Pennsylvania’s…
Second Suspect Arrested Regarding DLA Piper Lawyer’s Murder
Summary: A second suspect has been arrested regarding the murder of DLA Piper lawyer David Messerschmitt. D.C. police have announced…