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Squatter 'from hell' ravages swanky LA home with mess, stench in 570-day standoff: homeowner

November 8, 2023

Squatter 'from hell' ravages swanky LA home with mess, stench in 570-day standoff: homeowner

A "tenant from hell" who has been living in a Los Angeles' mansion's guest home without paying rent for 570 days has moved out, according to the homeowner.

'Take Care of Maya' trial: Hospital defends medical abuse allegations against mother who died by suicide

November 8, 2023

'Take Care of Maya' trial: Hospital defends medical abuse allegations against mother who died by suicide

Attorneys representing the family of Maya Kowalski and Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in Florida shared closing arguments Tuesday in a civil trial against the hospital.

DE agriculture officials found in violation of animal care agreement laws

November 7, 2023

DE agriculture officials found in violation of animal care agreement laws

Two Delaware agriculture leaders violated state laws by not engaging in competitive bidding through agreements with department employees, the state government ethics agency says.

AZ judge resigns from position after extreme DUI charge

November 6, 2023

AZ judge resigns from position after extreme DUI charge

An Arizona judge has resigned from her position, the state Commission on Judicial Court. This comes after the former judge, Celé Hancock, was charged with extreme DUI in March.

UW gave gender-transition surgeries without proper consent: lawsuit

November 5, 2023

UW gave gender-transition surgeries without proper consent: lawsuit

A woman whose uterus was removed after allegedly self-diagnosing herself with gender dysphoria is suing two Wisconsin surgeons for allegedly not obtaining her proper consent.

CA jury grants millions to man in lawsuit against weedkiller company

November 3, 2023

CA jury grants millions to man in lawsuit against weedkiller company

A California man has been granted $332 million in a lawsuit against Monsanto Co. He claims his cancer resulted from using the company's weedkiller, citing an active ingredient.

AL lawmaker's jail stay extended after violating bond conditions

November 3, 2023

AL lawmaker's jail stay extended after violating bond conditions

An Alabama judge has ordered the continued detention of Alabama State Representative John Rogers, a Democrat from Birmingham, after determining that he violated bond conditions.

Major law firms warn universities they won't hire students engaging in antisemitism

November 2, 2023

Major law firms warn universities they won't hire students engaging in antisemitism

Over 20 white shoe law firms signed a letter demanding that major universities like Harvard crack down on rising antisemitism incidents taking place on campuses.

Gulf of Mexico oil and gas leases sale postponed over endangered whale protections

November 2, 2023

Gulf of Mexico oil and gas leases sale postponed over endangered whale protections

Legal disputes centered around the protection of an endangered whale species have caused a delay in sale for federal Gulf of Mexico oil and gas leases, officials say.

NM attorney general takes legal action against landowners blocking access to Pecos River

November 2, 2023

NM attorney general takes legal action against landowners blocking access to Pecos River

The highest prosecutor in New Mexico is taking action against state landowners who he says are illegally obstructing public access to the Pecos River.