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Florida appeals court sends abortion challenge back to lower court

Florida appeals court sends abortion challenge back to lower court

2.08.2019 | Brendan O'Brien | 1448

A Florida appeals court on Thursday sent a lawsuit challenging a state measure requiring a 24-hour waiting period for women seeking abortions back to the lower court after a judge ruled last year that the law was unconstitutional.

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Federal Judge Affirms New Jersey’s Ban on 10-Round Gun Magazines

Federal Judge Affirms New Jersey’s Ban on 10-Round Gun Magazines

1.08.2019 | Nicholas Chan | 1368

US District Judge Peter Sheridan on Monday affirmed lower court’s ruling on a constitutional challenge to New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s ban on 10 round gun magazines.

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Trump Signs Bill Granting Permanent Reauthorization of 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund

Trump Signs Bill Granting Permanent Reauthorization of 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund

30.07.2019 | Tim Zubizarreta | 1311

US President Donald Trump signed a bill into law Monday granting permanent reauthorization of the September 11 Victims Compensation fund.

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Pakistan Supreme Court Forms Bench to Review Life Imprisonment Duration

Pakistan Supreme Court Forms Bench to Review Life Imprisonment Duration

30.07.2019 | Varun Nambiar | 1304

Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Monday formed a bench to determine the exact duration of a sentence of imprisonment for life under the country’s law.

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South Carolina Supreme Court Invalidates Future Common-Law Marriages

South Carolina Supreme Court Invalidates Future Common-Law Marriages

29.07.2019 | Stephanie Sundier | 1228

The Supreme Court of South Carolina on Thursday Abolished Common-Law Marriage, Citing an Overwhelming National Trend.

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California Judge Cuts $2 Billion Jury Verdict Against Bayer to $86.7 Million

California Judge Cuts $2 Billion Jury Verdict Against Bayer to $86.7 Million

29.07.2019 | Xi Lucy Shi | 1358

A California judge on Thursday reduced a $2 billion jury verdict for a couple against Bayer AG

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New York Becomes First State to Ban Cat Declawing

New York Becomes First State to Ban Cat Declawing

25.07.2019 | Tate Brown | 1451

The governor of New York signed a bill Monday making New York the first state to ban cat declawing.

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Google settles age discrimination lawsuit

Google settles age discrimination lawsuit

25.07.2019 | Keegan Boyle | 1450

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Who is Liable in Tomorrow’s Automated Crashes?

Who is Liable in Tomorrow’s Automated Crashes?

23.07.2019 | Sean M. Cleary | 1573

Self-driving technology is being actively tested all over the world shaping the future of transportation.

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With New Bot Law, California Puts Social Media Giants on Notice

With New Bot Law, California Puts Social Media Giants on Notice

22.07.2019 | Frank Ready | 1388

California's new bot law is a subtle reminder to social media platforms to stay on top of the bots spreading fake information within their networks. But what happens if they don't is far from clear.

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