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Senate confirms former Trump attorney Emil Bove as U.S. appeals court judge

US Politics · United States

Senate confirms former Trump attorney Emil Bove as U.S. appeals court judge

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The Senate on Tuesday approved the nomination of Emil Bove, President Trump's former defense lawyer, to serve on a U.S. appeals court, confirming the controversial nominee to a lifetime appointment on the federal bench.See the Story

Air Force pauses M18 pistol use after airman’s death at Wyoming base

Air Force · United States

Air Force pauses M18 pistol use after airman’s death at Wyoming base

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Employee Who Sued Suns for Discrimination and Retaliation Is Fired by Organization

Phoenix Suns · Phoenix

Employee Who Sued Suns for Discrimination and Retaliation Is Fired by Organization

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The Phoenix Suns have fired an employee who filed a lawsuit against the team in May that alleges discrimination, harassment based on race and unlawful retaliation.See the Story

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Southern California Detainees, Advocates, Celebrate ‘Temporary’ Win in Challenge to ICE Raids

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After a win in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, Southern California plaintiffs challenging the Trump Administration's massive immigration crackdown vowed to fight the case all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.Immigration and Customs Enforcement · San Luis Obispo See the Story

Judge dismisses lawsuit against Alec Baldwin related to Rust shooting

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BOZEMAN, Mont. – A civil lawsuit filed against actor Alec Baldwin has been dismissed by a judge. The lawsuit was connected to the shooting that occurred on the set of the movie "Rust," parts of which were filmed at a…Bozeman · Bozeman See the Story

6th Circuit: Insurer not liable for full ER out-of-network

The 6th Circuit ruled Cigna isn’t required to pay full charges for out-of-network emergency care, rejecting claims by two Tennessee hospitals. The post 6th Circuit: Insurer not liable for full ER out-of-network first appeared on Michigan Lawyers Weekly.Cigna · West Bloomfield Township Read Article

Real party in interest status can be cured post-filing

Michigan Supreme Court says real party in interest defects may be cured after filing; one-year-back rule doesn't bar later correction of claims. The post Real party in interest status can be cured post-filing first appeared on Michigan Lawyers Weekly.West Bloomfield Township · West Bloomfield Township Read Article

EEOC sues East Jordan Plastics for sexual harassment

East Jordan Plastics, Inc., a manufacturer of plastic horticultural containers, violated federal law when it subjected female production employees to sexual harassment before taking untimely remedial action, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission charged in a lawsuit filed on July 29. The post EEOC sues East Jordan Plastics for sexual harassment first appeared on Michigan Lawyers Weekly.Sexual Harassment · West Bloomfield Township Read Article

Wrongful death suit over school shooting not time-barred

A plaintiff whose daughter was killed in a school shooting should be permitted to sue for wrongful death even though his notice of intent to file a claim was untimely under state law, the Court of Appeals has ruled. The post Wrongful death suit over school shooting not time-barred first appeared on Michigan Lawyers Weekly.School Shooting · West Bloomfield Township Read Article

Damages clause deemed an unenforceable penalty

Michigan Business Court rules a liquidated damages clause in a marketing contract is unenforceable because it functions as a penalty. The post Damages clause deemed an unenforceable penalty first appeared on Michigan Lawyers Weekly.West Bloomfield Township · West Bloomfield Township Read Article

Negligence and Tort – Woman claims years of abuse at hands of her former partner

$6 million settlement This matter involved a pre-suit settlement arising from prolonged allegations of sexual assault, physical violence, false imprisonment, and intentional infliction of emotional distress in a private domestic relationship spanning more than a decade. The plaintiff alleged a longstanding pattern of coercive control, sexual misconduct, and psychological abuse at the hands of herWest Bloomfield Township · West Bloomfield Township Read Article