* The Florida Supreme Court won’t let voters legalize recreational marijuana in the Sunshine State. At least the Court didn’t break the bad news on 4/20… [Slate]
* A Brooklyn man’s murder conviction has been overturned because his lawyer was reportedly “atrocious” and committed inexcusable mistakes. [New York Daily News]
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* A new lawsuit claims that Florida’s so-called anti-riot law is unconstitutional. [AP]
* Rob Bonta has been confirmed as California’s Attorney General. [Los Angeles Times]
* Apple must face a lawsuit over telling customers they can “buy” a movie even though access can later be revoked. [Hollywood Reporter]
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* Tesla’s top lawyer has left the company for a self-driving startup. Wonder who will “take the wheel” of Tesla’s legal department after his departure… [Business Insider]
Jordan Rothman is a partner of The Rothman Law Firm, a full-service New York and New Jersey law firm. He is also the founder of Student Debt Diaries, a website discussing how he paid off his student loans. You can reach Jordan through email at [email protected].