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Taylor Swift’s US Court Win Would Have Been a Criminal Sentence in the UK

15th August 2017
Following a groping incident four years ago, an eight-member jury has sided with Taylor Swift in a countersuit against radio DJ David Mueller. World popstar Taylor Swift accused the now fired radio presenter of groping her during a meet and greet at the Pepsi Center in 2013. The jury, made of six women and two […]
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Why is the US Running a 19th Century Voting System in a 21st Century World?

7th August 2017
Did Russia decisively influence the outcome of the 2016 race to the White House? If so, what is being done to halt future meddling by foreign governments? On this episode of Politicking, Matthew Cooke, in for Larry King, brings in Roderick Jones, cybersecurity professional and former member of Scotland Yard’s Special Branch, to discuss alleged […]
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The Battle Over US Gun Law

31st July 2017
While politicians go back and forth from one administration to the next, US citizens continue to be caught in the middle of a legislative gunfight. This Bloomberg QuickTake video explains the current battle over gun rights.
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What is the Legal Definition of 'Collusion'?

17th July 2017
Donald Trump Jr. met with a Russian lawyer in June 2016, and many critics say this points to "collusion." Criminal defense attorney Caroline Polisi joins CBSN to discuss exactly what this term means and what comes next in the investigation.
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Trump’s Lawyers Are Furious That He Won’t Listen to Them

17th July 2017
According to reports, the legal team for Donald Trump is getting fed up with the fact that the man refuses to listen to their expert advice, and when they tell him not to do something, he turns around and Tweets out things that they don’t want him to.  Trump is his own worst enemy, and […]
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Man Gets Arrested, Tries to Use ‘Get Out of Jail Free’ Card

11th July 2017
A man in Minnesota recently learned the law the hard way, and in turn found out that Monopoly money, cards and property aren’t real. When pulled over by the Dakota County Sheriff's Office for an arrest warrant on the vehicle the man was driving, he attempted to show the police a Monopoly board game ‘Get […]
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The World's Biggest Legal Debate Right Now: 11-Month-Old Charlie Gard

10th July 2017
Live on CNN July 9th 2017, this legal debate took place regarding the life support matter of Charlie Gard.
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Know Your Financial Obligations in a Divorce

3rd July 2017
Knowing your financial obligations while going through a divorce is key. L It is important to retain an experienced law firm that has significant expertise with the financial issues involved in Divorce, including property division, the valuation of assets, spousal maintenance (alimony), real estate issues, cash flow schedules, balance sheet preparation, debt division, business valuation, […]
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Driving Under the Influence: What Regulations are Changing?

30th June 2017
Criminal defense is an art form, according to Attorney David Jolly. He says: “When we go to trial we tell stories in a manner that will persuade 6 or 12 complete strangers- the Jury. I think the best criminal defence attorneys have a very creative side to them and the ability to think around a […]
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Supreme Court to End Dispute Surrounding Gay Wedding Cake

28th June 2017
The Supreme Court agreed this Monday to hear about the case surrounding a Colorado bakery that has refused to make a cake for a gay couple’s wedding. The case will conclude whether the Denver baker unlawfully discriminated against the couple. Previous courts ruled that Jack Phillips, owner of Masterpiece Cakeshop, violated Colorado’s public accommodations law, […]
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