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Nov 17, 2023

Right turns on red reconsidered

United States is one of few major countries that generally allow right turns on red.

Miranda doctrine
Nov 17, 2023

Verdict reversed under Miranda doctrine

A man sentenced to 68 months in prison for starting a fire has a second chance.

Semi-automatic weapon
Nov 17, 2023

Judge: Felons can own firearms

In Chicago alone, there are hundreds of pending felon-with-firearm cases.

Nov 16, 2023

Trump wins case to stay on ballot in Michigan

Michigan judge ruled Tuesday that former President Donald Trump will remain on the state's primary ballot, dealing a blow to the effort to stop Trump's candidacy with a Civil War-era Constitutional clause.

Nov 16, 2023

Mayor sought to bar reporter from City Hall

Mayor allegedly asked local police department to seek a court order barring a journalist from gathering facts.

Nov 16, 2023

Sharing complaint with reporter did not waive privilege, appeals court rules

Attorneys do not waive the attorney-client or work product privilege by giving a copy of a final, signed complaint to a reporter before it is served or filed, the Court of Appeals ruled Monday,  Nov. 6.

Nov 14, 2023

Healthcare system wins summary judgment in discrimination lawsuit

A former nurse filed the lawsuit alleging discriminatory conduct on the basis of his race. On Oct. 31, the U.S. District Court granted a motion for summary judgment.

Nov 10, 2023

Custody ruling draws sharp dissent

The court discharged the Guardian ad Litem Program and the assigned guardian ad litem, finding that the duties and obligations were fulfilled

Nov 10, 2023

Sanctions stand, but recalculation required

The appeals court remanded the case because the lower court erred in its calculation of the attorneys’ and paralegal fees.

Nov 9, 2023

Governors call for more funds to secure places of worship

Democratic governors in Wisconsin, North Carolina, New Mexico, New York, New Jersey, Minnesota, Colorado, Louisiana, Maryland and Puerto Rico signed a letter asking for more fundings.

Nov 6, 2023

Gun victims tout red flag laws; will the Supreme Court agree?

Paulsen sometimes keeps a small pistol in the basket of her walker.

Nov 6, 2023

Injured soccer player’s choice: reduced award or new trial

In 2022, a federal jury awarded Anuj Thapa a blockbuster $111 million due to alleged negligence by medical professionals.

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