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In a stunning legal development, Sean “Diddy” Combs has been hit with a $100 million default judgment following his failure to attend court proceedings related to a sexual assault lawsuit. The lawsuit, brought by Derrick Lee, alleges that Diddy drugged and sexually assaulted him at a party in 1997. Lee, currently incarcerated, presented a visitor…
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Student loan debt is reshaping the career and life plans of young lawyers while also hindering their ability to save for emergencies, investments, and retirement, according to a survey by the American Bar Association (ABA). The survey, released on Monday, revealed that 68% of borrowers experience stress and anxiety due to their debt, with 67%…
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The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has partially reinstated firearm carry restrictions in Hawaii and California, maintaining certain limitations on carrying firearms in “sensitive places” while allowing carry in others. This ruling follows legal challenges to these states’ 2023 firearm regulations, which were initially blocked by district courts. The Ninth Circuit’s decision…
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Justice Elena Kagan expressed concern that the U.S. Supreme Court spends too much time rushing through cases on its emergency docket, commonly known as the “shadow docket.” During an hour-long interview at New York University’s law school on Monday, Kagan stated, “I don’t think we do our best work in this way,” referring to the…
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The US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit upheld on Friday the conviction of former Capitol Police officer Michael Riley for obstructing the investigation into the January 6 Capitol riots. The decision affirms the lower court’s ruling and reinforces the legal consequences for attempts to interfere with official investigations. Riley was found guilty of…
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Richard Sauber, the White House special counsel who represented President Joe Biden during the investigation into his handling of classified documents, has joined Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel as a partner, the firm announced Monday. Sauber will work from the firm’s Washington, D.C. office, where he will advise individuals and organizations facing investigations by Congress…
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Tyrese Gibson, renowned for his roles in the Fast & Furious franchise, was briefly detained and later released in Georgia for failing to pay his court-ordered $10,000 monthly child support for his 5-year-old daughter, Soraya, according to the Fulton County Public Information Officer. The incident occurred on Sept. 9 when Judge Kevin Farmer, presiding over…
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Alphabet’s Google sought to dominate all aspects of online advertising technology by controlling both competitors and customers, according to a Justice Department prosecutor as the tech giant’s latest antitrust trial began in Alexandria, Virginia, on Monday. Prosecutors argue that Google has maintained control over the infrastructure that finances the flow of news and information across…
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Canadian authorities arrested a 20-year-old Pakistani national, Muhammed Shahzeb Khan, in connection with an alleged ISIS-inspired plot to attack a Jewish center in New York City. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) announced the arrest on Sept. 4, 2024, after Khan was found near the Canada-US border. US prosecutors claim that Khan planned the attack…
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Purdue Pharma secured an 18-day extension on Thursday to continue its efforts to reach a settlement in lawsuits related to its role in the opioid addiction crisis. Bankruptcy Judge Sean Lane approved this extension during a hearing in White Plains, New York, allowing the company more time to negotiate a comprehensive settlement. The extension comes…
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