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DE high court contemplates expungement eligibility criteria in out-of-state convictions case

September 14, 2023

DE high court contemplates expungement eligibility criteria in out-of-state convictions case

Legal representatives for three individuals seeking to clear their criminal records in Delaware are alleging their applications were unfairly rejected due to convictions in other states.

'Take Care of Maya': Alleged medical abuse case that broke family apart heads to trial

September 14, 2023

'Take Care of Maya': Alleged medical abuse case that broke family apart heads to trial

The case at the center of Netflix's "Take Care of Maya" documentary is heading to trial. Maya Kowalski's family is suing a children's hospital for wrongful abuse allegations.

Marine industry files lawsuit challenging legality of federal councils cracking down on fishermen

September 14, 2023

Marine industry files lawsuit challenging legality of federal councils cracking down on fishermen

The federal government was hit with a lawsuit by an industry group representing fishermen over regulations curbing how much fish can be caught off the New England coast.

Dethroned pageant queen alleges she was raped, forced into explicit video in lawsuit against Pornhub

September 13, 2023

Dethroned pageant queen alleges she was raped, forced into explicit video in lawsuit against Pornhub

Kristy Althaus, runner-up in the 2021 Miss Teen Colorado pageant, is suing Pornhub and its parent company, MindGeek, for allowing videos from GirlsDoPorn to circulate online.

FDNY approaches grim death milestone 22 years after 9/11 sent toxins flying

September 11, 2023

FDNY approaches grim death milestone 22 years after 9/11 sent toxins flying

More New York City firefighters will have died from 9/11-related illnesses than those who died that day, according to attorney Michael Barasch and retired FDNYer Richard Alles.

New Mexico governor temporarily suspends open, concealed carry across Albuquerque: 'Violence at every turn'

September 9, 2023

New Mexico governor temporarily suspends open, concealed carry across Albuquerque: 'Violence at every turn'

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued an emergency order Sept. 8 suspending the right to carry firearms in public across Albuquerque and Bernalillo County for 30 days.

Suspect released on bail after sneaking into college dorm, touching student's leg: police

September 8, 2023

Suspect released on bail after sneaking into college dorm, touching student's leg: police

A North Carolina man has been released on bond after he allegedly broke into a college campus dorm building and inappropriately touched a student's leg before turning himself in.

San Francisco law firm opens fellowship to all students after lawsuit alleging discrimination

September 7, 2023

San Francisco law firm opens fellowship to all students after lawsuit alleging discrimination

Morrison & Foerster LLP opened its fellowship to all students after a lawsuit alleging discrimination due to criteria that limited applicants to certain race and sexual orientations.

Minnesota begins process for issuing driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants under new law

September 7, 2023

Minnesota begins process for issuing driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants under new law

Undocumented residents in Minnesota can now initiate the process of obtaining a state driver's license by scheduling their written driver's test. The new law goes into effect Oct. 1.

Judge rules Georgia can resume ban on hormone replacement therapy for transgender minors

September 6, 2023

Judge rules Georgia can resume ban on hormone replacement therapy for transgender minors

Georgia may resume enforcing its law restricting hormone replacement therapy for transgender youth, a judge ruled. This puts the judge's prior order blocking the ban on hold.