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Talecka Brown, a 32-year-old mother from Maryland, has been charged with first-degree attempted murder after allegedly shooting her 13-year-old daughter in a disturbing case of domestic violence. The incident occurred on Monday, September 23, in Seat Pleasant, Maryland, when local police responded to a call about a shooting in the family home. Upon arrival, authorities…
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If you’re concerned about paying for law school, don’t worry! There are many scholarships available to help alleviate the cost of law school. It is important to apply to many as you can to increase your chances of being awarded a scholarship. Here at Barrier Breakers, we want to help law school students find financial…
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In a recent legal filing, Kanye West is being sued by his former assistant, Lauren Pisciotta, for drugging and sexually assaulting her at a party co-hosted with music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. The updated 88-page lawsuit, filed in a Los Angeles court, also accuses West of workplace harassment, manipulation, and fostering a toxic environment during…
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Voting rights groups have requested a federal judge to extend Florida’s voter registration deadline ahead of the Nov. 5 U.S. presidential election, citing disruptions caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. In a lawsuit filed on Tuesday in federal court in Tallahassee, the League of Women Voters of Florida and the state NAACP chapter stated they…
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On September 20, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2424 (AB 2424), enacting new protections for mortgage borrowers in California. Effective January 1, 2025, this law introduces significant changes to foreclosure notification and sale requirements aimed at supporting borrowers facing financial hardship. Key Provisions of AB 2424 Third-Party Notification Requirement for Defaulting BorrowersUnder the…
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A federal judge on Wednesday approved a plea agreement resolving charges against Magellan Diagnostics for concealing a malfunction in its lead-testing devices, which resulted in thousands of patients receiving inaccurately low results. U.S. District Judge Patti Saris in Boston accepted the plea agreement, imposing a sentence that requires Magellan to pay $32.7 million as part…
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U.S. District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan has granted permission for the release of redacted evidence against former President Donald Trump in his federal election interference case. This ruling, made on Thursday, comes at a critical time, just weeks before the 2024 elections, where Trump is the Republican candidate. The decision follows a recent U.S. Supreme…
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ocial media giant X became accessible to some Brazilian users on Wednesday, just one day after the country’s Supreme Court allowed Elon Musk’s platform to resume operations for complying with court rulings. Brazil’s telecommunications regulator, Anatel, announced that it has started instructing internet providers to restore access to X. By Wednesday, many users reported being…
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Rapper and entrepreneur Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is suing New York City jeweler TraxNYC for $5 million, accusing the jeweler of trademark infringement and violating his right of publicity. The lawsuit stems from Trax’s alleged use of 50 Cent’s likeness to promote its jewelry without permission, leading consumers to believe the rapper is affiliated with…
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Warby Parker successfully convinced a federal appeals court on Tuesday to uphold a decision affirming that its use of a competitor’s name to redirect search-engine users to its online contact lens store did not violate U.S. trademark law. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New York ruled that 1-800 Contacts failed to demonstrate…
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