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Oklahoma and Nebraska File Case in Supreme Court over Marijuana Legalization

Summary: A lawsuit has been filed in the United States Supreme Court by Oklahoma and Nebraska, seeking to overturn marijuana…

Cuban Cigars to be Legalized in United States

Summary: After being banned in the United States for over fifty years, Cuban cigars will become legal again in the…

Boston Bomber Appears in Federal Court

Summary: Dzhokhar Tsarnaev appeared in a federal court in Boston on Thursday. No rulings were made, but a judge will…

Obama’s Immigration Measures Unconstitutional

Summary: A federal court has ruled that President Obama’s recent executive order on immigration is unconstitutional. The Wall Street Journal…

Sony Faces Constitutional Challenges after Hacking Incident

Summary: Courts may rule in favor of news media outlets if Sony argues that its private information, stolen by hackers,…

MMA Fighters Prepare for Legal Battle

Summary: A class action suit should soon be prepared on behalf of a group of MMA fighters against UFC. According…

Uber Allowed to Operate in France Though Bans Continue Worldwide

Summary: Although banned in several areas and facing criminal complaints in others, Uber will be allowed to operate in France.…

Senator Booker Slams Justice System

Summary: Senator Cory Booker delivered a blunt speech to the Senate, stating that the American legal system is not a…

Complaint Reveals Disturbing Details in Georgetown Law School Suit

Summary: The complaint filed against Georgetown University and a local synagogue reveal that a professor, also a leader of the Jewish community, sexually…

The Worst Supreme Court Decisions Ever

Summary: Two legal scholars reflect on what they feel are the worst Supreme Court decisions—and why. Although the Supreme Court…

Legal Experts: Grand Jury Did What Prosecutor Wanted in Eric Garner Case

Summary: Many experts agree that a grand jury is a prosecutor’s tool, and are not surprised at the Eric Garner…

Michael Brown’s Family to Continue Legal Fight

Summary: Benjamin Crump, the attorney for the family of Michael Brown, has stated that the family will continue to pursue…