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Los Angeles Olympics Contract Sought by Labor Union in Lawsuit
The city of Los Angeles should be forced to disclose its proposed plans for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games before signing an agreement with the nonprofit organization responsible for the event, according to a lawsuit filed Friday in California state court.
Tutco Prevails in Battle With Competitor Over Attorneys’ Fees
Tutco LLC convinced the Eleventh Circuit Friday to affirm an award of attorneys’ fees in a dispute with Warren Technology Inc., a competitor in the field of unitary heater manufacturing, over alleged misrepresentations related to industrywide safety standards.
Breast Cancer Test Maker Asks Justices to Review Payment Denial
Clinical laboratory Agendia Inc. is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review the denial of Medicare reimbursement for two of its breast-cancer diagnostic tests.
Supreme Court to Hear Texas Abortion Case; Law Stays for Now (2)
The U.S. Supreme Court said it will hear arguments on an expedited basis on a Texas law that has largely stopped legal abortion in the state, leaving the restrictions in place for now while raising the stakes in what will be a pivotal term for reproductive rights.
Giuliani Associate Parnas Found Guilty in Campaign Finance Case
Procedural Quirks at Issue in Texas Abortion Argument (PODCAST)
The Texas abortion law will be front and center at the Supreme Court Nov. 1 after the justices agreed to hear argument on an expedited basis over whether the Justice Department can sue despite its unusual enforcement mechanism.
How Marijuana Is Both Legal and Illegal in the U.S.
How do states legally get around the federal ban on cannabis, and what unique legal challenges do attorneys and businesses in the marijuana industry face?
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