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New UK bill aims to legalize assisted dying for people who are terminally ill
A new bill aiming to legalize assisted dying in Britain was introduced in Parliament on Wednesday, marking the first time in nearly a decade that lawmakers will debate allowing doctors to help end ...Health - ABC News - October 16 -
Trump’s legal team tried to keep Stormy Daniels quiet ahead of 2024 election, MSNBC reports
Former President Donald Trump this summer offered a financial incentive to adult film star Stormy Daniels if she agreed to keep quiet about Trump ahead of this November’s election, MSNBC’s Rachel ...Top stories - NBC News - October 17 -
Texas Supreme Court halts execution in 'shaken baby syndrome' death
Texas is preparing to put Roberson to death Thursday in what would be the nation's first execution involving a case of "shaken baby syndrome."Top stories - NBC News - October 18 -
'Shaken baby syndrome' execution on hold after Texas Supreme Court decision
Robert Roberson was sentenced to death based on the largely discredited "shaken baby syndrome" hypothesis.Top stories - ABC News - October 18 -
Ron DeSantis battles his onetime top ally in bid to stop marijuana legalization in Florida
As Ron DeSantis tries to stop a high-profile ballot initiative to legalize marijuana in Florida, the governor’s old ally, Jeff Roe, is working against him.Top stories - NBC News - October 20 -
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s Streaming Numbers Grow as His Legal Woes Pile Up
The embattled music mogul is facing federal sex trafficking charges and a slew of lawsuits. Curious listeners and fans are keeping his catalog in rotation.Top stories - The New York Times - October 21 -
Elon Musk could face ‘legal liability’ for his $1 million giveaway, says election law expert
NBC News Election Law Analyst Nate Persily discusses the legal questions surrounding billionaire tech founder Elon Musk’s latest election effort to support former President Trump ahead of the ...Politics - NBC News - October 21 -
Elon Musk's $1 million voter petition lottery falls in a legal gray area, experts say
Elon Musk’s daily $1 million lottery for registered swing state voters who sign his super PAC’s petition falls into a legal gray area and could potentially violate election law, three experts told ...Top stories - NBC News - October 21 -
Deutsche Bank shares shed 3% as lender's swing back to profit fails to impress
The partial release of 440 million euros of litigation provisions in the third quarter helped boost profit, Deutsche Bank said.Business - CNBC - October 23 -
Watch Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse speak live on legal battle with SEC and upcoming election
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse will speak at DC Fintech Week in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday afternoon.Business - CNBC - October 23 -
She had her dream job. Now she's facing death threats, a cyberstalker and growing legal bills
Misinformation researchers say they are facing a more treacherous landscape this election season than in the past, fueled by online trolls and lawsuits.Business - CNBC - October 23 -
How legal fights brewing before Election Day could impact the presidential race
Legal fights have broken out in every critical battleground state in the weeks before Election Day, setting up dramatic court standoffs targeting thousands of votes that could decide who wins a ...Politics - The Hill - October 27 -
A Hockey Player Died on the Ice. His Legal Case Has Made Little Progress.
It’s been nearly one year since Adam Johnson died after he was cut in the neck by a skate worn by an opponent.Sports - The New York Times - October 28 -
South Africa submits its main legal claim to the top UN court which accuses Israel of genocide
South Africa has delivered a nearly 5,000-page document to the United Nations’ top courtWorld - ABC News - October 28 -
NASCAR Crash Course: Tyler Reddick's heroics launch Michael Jordan's legal battle into championship spotlight
Jordan's 23XI Racing is suing NASCAR for alleged anti-competitive practicesSports - CBS Sports - 6 days ago -
Elon Musk's legal team delays possible ruling on $1M giveaways with federal court filing
PHILADELPHIA — Elon Musk’s legal team filed court papers that delayed a potential ruling on a lawsuit over his super PAC's $1 million lottery-style giveaways.Top stories - NBC News - 5 days ago -
Jim Cramer: Abbott stock is 'dirt cheap' after a surprising legal win validates our conviction
Jim Cramer said Friday on CNBC that Abbott stock is "dirt cheap."Business - CNBC - 4 days ago -
Trump targets Washington Post, CBS with long-shot legal actions over Harris coverage, ads
The Donald Trump legal bids against CBS and The Washington Post came days before the election between the GOP nominee and his Democratic rival, Kamala Harris.Business - CNBC - 4 days ago -
Close polls, likely legal challenges: How TV networks will handle another election week
The polls are close, the lawyers are ready and the networks may be in for marathon coverage — or not. What TV news learned from 2020 and how it shaped preparations for 2024.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 2 days ago -
Secret audio, overturned convictions and a jail death: The legal saga of an art dealer’s murder
Secret audio, overturned convictions and a jail death: The legal saga of an art dealer’s murderTop stories - NBC News - 2 days ago -
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Indigenous Canadian judge who reshaped nation’s legal system dies aged 73
Murray Sinclair praised by prime minister for pioneering country’s Indigenous reconciliation efforts. Murray Sinclair, the Anishinaabe judge, senator and university chancellor, who reshaped ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Texas AG to deploy 'rapid response legal team' to polling places on Election Day
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) will deploy poll watchers to “major counties” across the state on Election Day. The announcement comes as the capstone to three months of allegations by Texas ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
US election live updates: Harris and Trump hold duelling Pittsburgh rallies in final hours of campaigning
Harris says ‘momentum is on our side’ at Pennsylvania rally while Trump celebrates endorsement from podcaster Joe Rogan. Trump and Harris visit key states in final day of campaigning Don’t miss ...World - The Guardian - 23 hours ago -
Elon Musk’s lawyer says $1M giveaway winners not randomly chosen, raising potential legal issues
Elon Musk's lawyer said in a courtroom Monday that the winners of Musk’s $1 million daily prize giveaway in election swing states are not chosen at random.Top stories - NBC News - Yesterday -
‘I never dreamed I’d be in this position at my age’: I’m 69 and have $10,000 in legal bills from my divorce. Should I borrow from my IRA?
“I do not have the funds for professional advice.”Business - MarketWatch - 3 hours ago
