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Supreme Court Deals Loss to James King, Michigan Man Who Was Mistaken for Fugitive, Brutalized
The U.S. Supreme Court has dealt a severe loss to James King, a Michigan man who was brutalized by Grand Rapids police officers who mistook him for a fugitive. The Detroit News reports that the Supreme Court’s unanimous decision was penned by Justice Clarence Thomas. In it, Thomas and his colleagues found that King’s claims
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House Passes Legislation to Prohibit Discrimination on Grounds of Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity
On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation that would extend existing civil rights protections to prohibit discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation or gender identity. However, the passage of the bill—now known as The Equality Act—was anything but smooth sailing. The Equality Act, notes the New York Times, barely managed to pass the
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Family Sues Antioch Police for Killing Angelo Quinto with the “George Floyd Technique”
Angelo Quinto's family hoped police could help control him during a mental breakdown--but responding Antioch officers ended up killing him within minutes.
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This Week in Rideshare: Tips, Surveys and Phone Calls
Tips are down, surveys get real, and Lyft goes retro. LegalRideshare breaks it down.
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When and Why You Must Engage an Employment Lawyer
Both employers and employees benefit from the legal consultation and advice of employment lawyers who are ready to advise their clients in anything within the law's purview.
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Mark Elenowitz Says Small Business Entrepreneurs Should Avoid These Financing Mistakes
When entrepreneurs are opting in for financing, they should also consider origination fees.
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Vital Communication Skills for Entrepreneurs as Suggested by Jason E. Fisher
Apart from good negotiation skills, fostering mediation skills is also essential.
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5 Ways CBD and Sports Go Hand-in-Hand
Allowing athletes to use CBD is nothing but victory.
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Briza, the Commercial Insurance-as-a-Service API, Closes $8M Funding Round
Briza had previously used its seed to grow from 10 employees to 25; it now intends to double the size of its engineering team to double down on insurer API integrations.
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Gun Laws and Rights in Texas
Owning a rifle or handgun is part of your rights, but there are some restrictions imposed by state, local and federal governments to ensure your safety and that of those around you.
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