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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…

Woman Arrested after Offering to Wed Same-Sex Couple

Summary: An Alabama woman was arrested after she offered to officiate the marriage of a same-sex couple that had just…

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…

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.…

Canada Will Legalize Doctor Assisted Suicide

Summary: The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that physician-assisted suicide will be legalized, bringing both praise and criticism from…

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…

The Big Debate: Should Vaccines be a Choice?

Summary: Many argue that exemptions to mandatory vaccinations should be reduced or eliminated as the measles outbreak continues. As the…

S&P Settles Claims for Over 1 Billion Dollars

Summary: S&P has settled claims stemming from the financial crisis with the Justice Department, many of the individual states, and other…

Aaron Hernandez Murder Trial Set to Begin

Summary: A former state and federal prosecutor offers his theory on the trial strategies for the upcoming Hernandez trial. After…

Legal Marijuana the Fastest-Growing Industry in the Country

Summary: The legal marijuana markets may eventually rake in billions of dollars. The Huffington Post reports that the legal marijuana…

‘Intellectually Disabled’ Man to be Executed in Georgia

Summary: Warren Lee Hill, who has an IQ of 70, is set to be executed Tuesday night in Georgia. CNN…