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What Happened to the Lawyers Who Represented the “Bad Guys”?

30th June 2020
Criminal cases often capture the public imagination, especially when the alleged crime is especially heinous or the defendant very well-known. The lawyers who handle these cases often achieve an amount of fame themselves, whether or not their clients are ultimately cleared.
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US Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana Abortion Law

29th June 2020
The Court’s landmark ruling ends a controversial abortion law that saw access to abortions restricted in the state.
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Novartis Agrees $347 Million Settlement for Bribery Charges

26th June 2020
The Swiss multinational pharma company admitted to improper conduct wherein staff of its overseas subsidiaries were paid to boost drug sales through bribery.
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127 Firms Join Law Firm Antiracism Alliance

25th June 2020
The newly formed organisation, now backed by scores of major law firms, is to amplify the voices of minority communities and address existing racial prejudice in the field of law.
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Tom Petty Estate Issues Cease and Desist Notice to Trump Campaign

22nd June 2020
In a formal letter, Tom Petty’s family said that the Trump campaign’s use of the late singer’s music was “in no way authorized”.
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SCOTUS Rules Against Trump Administration’s Attempt to End DACA

19th June 2020
In the latest of a series of significant decisions, the Supreme Court determined that the administration’s attempt to end legal protections for 650,000 “Dreamers” was “arbitrary and capricious”.
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Why Truck Accident Cases Are So Complex

17th June 2020
Truck accidents and car accidents are apples and oranges when looked at from a legal standpoint. Damage recovery following a truck accident is typically longer and more challenging, and liability may not be as straightforward as in a regular car accident.
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