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Women in Political Office

- November 20, 2018

Law school opens a world of possibilities for careers in many different fields. A career in politics should seriously be considered by women graduates. Representative democracy is about many things of great importance. Government organizes society and ideally runs it to the benefit of all the governed. One of the most important aspects of government about having a government that is responsive to the electorate. It’s also having every voice heard. That’s why having more women in political office is so important.

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Personal Injury Protection in Florida: Are You Covered?

- November 20, 2018

Most people living in Florida get behind the wheel of a vehicle each day and never think about the possibility of getting into an accident. If you don’t want to face unplanned expenses or have to fight with your insurance company, learning about Florida laws related to automobile crashes is a good place to start.

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ACLU Challenges Trump’s Asylum Application Limitations

- November 20, 2018

President Trump’s attempts to limit asylum applications were challenged in court Monday. The outcome of the hearings, writes USA Today, could determine how many members of a U.S.-bound migrant caravan will be allowed into the country. Hundreds of caravan members have already converged along the U.S.-Mexico border in Tijuana. On Monday, Customs and Border Protection

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Butte County Settles Racial Discrimination Suit with Former Sheriff’s Deputy

- November 20, 2018

Butte County recently decided to settle a lawsuit filed by Michael Sears, a former deputy with the Butte County Sheriff’s department. Sears originally filed his lawsuit against the department and county after he allegedly experienced workplace discrimination, harassment, and retaliation over his race. The suit settled for $645,000 and will be paid to Sears and the law firm that represented him, Mastagni Holstedt, APC.

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Kansas States Officials Approve $75,000 Settlement Over DCF Lawsuit

- November 20, 2018

Earlier this week, the governor of Kansas and other top legislative leaders agreed to settle a child-death lawsuit for $75,000. The suit was originally filed in Sedgwick County District Court against the “Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) after the agency failed to intervene based on allegations an 18-month-old girl was physically abused and living in a drug house.”

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JBS USA Recalls Nearly 100,000 Pounds of Ground Beef Over Potential E. coli Contamination

- November 20, 2018

A recall was issued late Saturday for nearly 100,000 pounds of bulk raw ground beef from a JBS USA Swift Beef facility in Utah over concerns of potential E. coli contamination. According to the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), the recalled product was distributed to retailers throughout “at least five states,” including Utah, Washington, Oregon, California, and Nevada.

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