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In an appeal to the Second Circuit, unpaid interns argue they are entitled to compensation, as they are employees – however, the Second Circuit rules that due to the educational nature of internships, in most cases, unpaid interns are not entitled to compensation based on a primary beneficiary test.
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A federal appeals court decides that an inmate in solitary confinement may sue based on a procedural due process claim
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In a 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court holds that midazolam is a sufficient lethal injection substitute, and consequently does not violate the Eighth Amendment.
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The college will stay open for now, but could be subject to future lawsuits
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North Carolina currently has two bills in the House that attempt to remedy the current political turmoil between law enforcement and the community with the implementation of police worn body cameras.
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California passed legislation that eliminates the personal belief exemption from vaccination.
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Campbell Law School holds the top spot in a list of the 10 most underrated law schools in America as determined by Bloomberg Business. The rankings are derived by analyzing three measurements of success, including student employment outcomes, median scores on the Law School Admission Test, and the number of citations received by an institution’s law review. The complete rankings are available via this link. “It’s exciting for a respected national outlet to share what we’ve been telling
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After a landmark decision by the United States Supreme Court in favor of gay marriage nationwide, where will the focus be for the LGBTQ movement?
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A New Jersey jury found the JONAH gay conversion therapy efforts illegal under the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act.
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Nebraska repeals the death penalty in a landmark override vote by the state legislature.
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Civil rights groups across Florida have filed a lawsuit seeking an emergency injunction in response to a new law that will impose a 24-hour waiting period on women seeking abortions after they receive “informed consent.”
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LegalZoom sues the North Carolina State Bar in an antitrust lawsuit for refusing to register it’sits do-it-yourself legal documents as prepaid legal plans marketed to individuals and small business in North Carolina.
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Congress’s lack of funding for Veteran Affairs offices across the country is causing veterans to lash out when denied treatment for PTSD
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Beginning in January 2012, Jerry Braswell represented Patricia Cobb regarding a divorce. During his representation, Braswell failed to verify Cobb’s date of separation, did not maintain an employee with notary capabilities, and to properly verify the complaint which resulted in a dismissal by the court. These actions were in violation of Rule 1.3. Braswell also mishandled his trust account by failing to provide a directive with the bank, failing to safeguard entrusted funds by disbursing
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Sybil Barrett represented clients on real estate closings, and during that representation, Barrett failed to pay property taxes with the closing fund in violation of Rule 1.15-2(m) and Rule 1.3. Additionally, Barrett misappropriated funds held in trust by using it for personal use, or for use other than for the client. As a result, Barrett caused significant harm to her clients, which is factor for disbarment under 27 N.C.A.C. 1B §.0114(w)(1). Due to Barrett’s dishonesty and
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