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Boies Schiller Flexner LLP is firmly rebutting claims of misconduct in a class action lawsuit against United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM). The law firm’s vigorous defense seeks to thwart UWM’s efforts to dismiss the case and reclaim legal expenses. The lawsuit, now six months old, accuses UWM of conspiring with brokers to steer homebuyers into costly …

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Visa, the credit card giant, is under fresh legal fire as a new class action lawsuit from U.S. merchants has landed in a Manhattan federal court. This latest suit, brought by Florida-based advertising company All Wrapped Up Signs and Graphix, echoes allegations from the U.S. Department of Justice’s recent antitrust case against Visa, accusing the …

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In a move that has stirred widespread criticism, the American Bar Association (ABA) is pushing to eliminate “race and ethnicity” from its law school accreditation standards—a change many argue will undermine longstanding efforts to foster diversity in legal education. The ABA, which sets standards for nearly 200 law schools across the U.S., currently mandates that …

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In a grim twist to the saga of Matthew Perry’s untimely death, Dr. Mark Chavez, one of two California doctors implicated in the overdose of the beloved “Friends” star, has pleaded guilty to illegally distributing ketamine. Chavez, based in San Diego, entered his plea in a Los Angeles federal court, acknowledging his role in the …

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In a pivotal courtroom showdown, a Missouri mother is seeking justice for her son, who developed a devastating intestinal illness after being fed cow’s milk-based formula as a premature baby. The trial has put healthcare giants Abbott and Reckitt on the defensive, with the companies facing accusations that they failed to properly warn hospitals and …

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In an explosive 165-page court filing, U.S. prosecutors revealed fresh details surrounding Donald Trump’s alleged efforts to cling to power after his 2020 election defeat. Asserting Trump operated outside presidential duties, the document accuses him of pressuring state officials and his own vice president, Mike Pence, to block the certification of Joe Biden’s victory. Central …

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A recent survey reveals a disturbing trend in the legal profession: nearly one in four lawyers have experienced workplace bullying in the past year. The large-scale study, conducted by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism, gathered responses from over 6,000 attorneys, uncovering the harsh realities many face within their professional environment. The findings highlight …

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A legal battle kicked off in Atlanta as Democrats pressed to overturn election rule changes implemented by a Republican-led board, arguing they could disrupt the upcoming U.S. election on Nov. 5. These new measures, passed by the Georgia Election Board in August, empower local election boards to investigate discrepancies between ballots cast and voters in …

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Amazon has scored a brief legal victory, with a U.S. appeals court pausing the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) case concerning the e-commerce giant’s historic Staten Island union vote. The court’s decision grants Amazon more time to challenge whether it must negotiate with the newly formed union at its New York City warehouse, JFK8—the first …

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