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Wrongfully Convicted Man Sues Chicago After 12 Lost Years

Darien Harris Files Lawsuit Against City and Police A Chicago man, Darien Harris, is suing the city and its police department after spending 12 years in prison for a murder he didn't commit. Harris was convicted in 2014 based on faulty eyewitness testimony and alleges police misconduct in his federal...

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Uvalde Families Expand Legal Action on Anniversary of School Shooting

Lawsuits Target Social Media and Video Game Companies in Addition to Gun Manufacturer On the second anniversary of the Robb Elementary School tragedy, families of the victims filed a series of lawsuits against companies beyond the previously targeted gun manufacturer. These lawsuits seek to hold Meta Platforms (owner of Instagram),...

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An FDIC proposal dialing back requirements for banks to display the agency’s official sign online and in mobile apps risks leaving customers vulnerable to steep losses, financial regulation advocates said.

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The US Soccer Federation has hired Susan Fiore, most recently general counsel for a sports marketing and media rights business that spent years in antitrust litigation with the governing body for US soccer.

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Strava Inc. dropped its lawsuit accusing Garmin Ltd. of infringing patents tied to GPS segment tracking and user-activity mapping, according to a Colorado federal court filing.

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Reddit Inc. sued Perplexity AI Inc. and three other companies over alleged data scraping from the discussion site without permission, a sign of the growing demand and value of original data in the burgeoning AI industry.

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The Trump administration should deem certification of temporary visas for seasonal farm workers essential amid the ongoing government shutdown, an agriculture industry trade group urged the White House.

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A Christian substitute teacher who lost job opportunities after refusing to use transgender students’ pronouns faced sharp questions over when someone’s religious beliefs excuse treating other people differently.

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A Washington, D.C. resident says an Ohio National Guard member unlawfully called upon three police officers to arrest him for playing the “Imperial March” music from “Star Wars” during what he called a protest.

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Opinion: US companies whose patent portfolios are exposed to the EU market face unique risks under the European Union's Artificial Intelligence Act.

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A Fourth Circuit panel appeared to agree with the Trump administration Thursday that a series of grant cancellations should be resolved as simple contract disputes in the US Court of Federal Claims.

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Bankrupt New York City live music venue and festival owner Avant Gardner will move forward with a deal allowing lender Axar Capital Management LP to buy most of its assets, including its Brooklyn Mirage stage.

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Fiery Attacks on NYC Subway Riders: Man Faces Charges in Two Incidents

Random Assault Leaves Victim Burned A New York City man is facing multiple charges after allegedly setting fire to a cup of liquid and throwing it at a fellow subway rider on Saturday afternoon. The victim, a 23-year-old man, suffered burns on about a third of his body after his...

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Pennsylvania Man Receives 30-Year Sentence for Gas Station Slaying of Teenager

Tamir Phillips Found Guilty in 2021 Shooting A Pennsylvania man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for the fatal shooting of a 14-year-old boy at a New Jersey gas station in 2021. Tamir Phillips, 24, of Bensalem, will not be eligible for parole under the terms of his...

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American Airlines Drops Law Firm That Blamed 9-Year-Old Girl in Lavatory Camera Case

Airline Retains New Counsel After Facing Backlash American Airlines has switched law firms after its previous legal team argued a 9-year-old girl was negligent for not noticing a hidden camera phone in an airplane lavatory. Shift in Representation An airline spokesperson confirmed on Friday that Wilson Elser, the initial law...

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Lawsuit Filed in the Case of Dancer With a Peanut Allergy Who Died After Eating Mislabeled Cookie

Tragedy Strikes Young Dancer After Allergic Reaction The estate of a young dancer, Órla Ruth Baxendale, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against grocery retailer Stew Leonard's and wholesaler Cookies United after Baxendale tragically died from an allergic reaction to a mislabeled cookie containing peanuts. Baxendale's Life Cut Short Baxendale,...

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Savannah Shooting Suspect Arrested, Investigation Continues

One Man Charged in Connection with Weekend Incident that Injured 11 Savannah, GA - Savannah police announced the arrest of a suspect in Wednesday in connection with a weekend shooting that injured 11 people in Ellis Square, a popular downtown nightlife district. William Mitchell Faces Aggravated Assault Charges 20-year-old William...

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California Legislature Takes Aim at Retail Theft and Auto Theft with Bipartisan Package

Bills Target Online Marketplaces, Organized Crime, and Repeat Offenders In a move designed to address rising concerns about retail theft and auto crime, the California Senate passed a comprehensive package of 15 bills on Wednesday. The legislation, which enjoys bipartisan support, aims to crack down on organized crime rings, expand...

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Ex-Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby Faces Sentencing for Financial Crimes

Former Prosecutor Who Charged Officers in Freddie Gray's Death Convicted of Perjury and Mortgage Fraud Maryland - A sentencing hearing is scheduled to begin this Thursday for Marilyn Mosby, the former top prosecutor for Baltimore City. Mosby faces charges of perjury and mortgage fraud after two separate juries found her...

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Minnesota City to Reform Anti-Crime Law After Feds Allege Discrimination Against Mentally Ill Residents

Anoka Agrees to Pay $175,000 to Settle DOJ Complaint The city of Anoka, Minnesota, has reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to settle a complaint alleging discrimination against residents with mental health disabilities. The agreement stems from the city's enforcement of a "crime-free" housing ordinance. DOJ...

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Ex-Officer in Manuel Ellis’ Death Files Defamation Claims

Rankine Alleges False Accusations Destroyed Reputation Timothy Rankine, a former Tacoma police officer acquitted in the 2020 death of Manuel Ellis, has filed multimillion-dollar claims against Washington state and local officials. Rankine, who is Asian American, alleges defamation, claiming he was falsely accused of criminal misconduct and racism. Ellis' Death...

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