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Morning Docket

Morning Docket: 07.30.20

* Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is resting comfortably in a New York City hospital after a non-surgical procedure. Wishing RBG a speedy recovery! [CNN] * A new lawsuit aims to break up an alleged monopoly in the cheerleading business. This would make a great sequel to Bring It On... [Atlanta Business Chronicle] * A Kentucky attorney is accused of "monstrous" sexual misconduct in a new lawsuit filed by former employees. [Courier Journal] * Ashley Judd has been given the green light to pursue sexual harassment claims against Harvey Weinstein. [New York Times] * Looks like retailer J.C. Penny will be purchased as a result of its reorganization in bankruptcy. Hopefully there will be some great sales before the restructuring is through... [Washington Post]

By Jordan Rothman
Morning Docket

Morning Docket: 11.19.2019

* Legal drama at WeWork is continuing: The New York Attorney General's Office has contacted the company about potentially illicit activities. [CNBC] * Wendy's is continuing to fight a lawsuit alleging injuries from a bone fragment in a burger. This is why you should always order a Spicy Chicken Sandwich at Wendy's -- the burgers are oddly square anyways. [Legal Newsline] * It seems like bankrupt law firm LeClairRyan will not be able to escape liability from a massive sex discrimination judgment. [Virginia Lawyer's Weekly] * California's Attorney General has sued Juul, the maker of electronic cigarettes, alleging that the company violated the privacy of minors when advertising to them. [Forbes] * Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was back on the bench at the Supreme Court yesterday after missing a few days of oral arguments last week due to a stomach bug. [CNN] * A Syracuse man acting as his own lawyer has beaten the rap on not one but two alleged crimes. Guess he may have disproved the old saying about people who represent themselves. [Syracuse.com]

By Jordan Rothman
Morning Docket

Morning Docket: 11.14.19

* Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg missed oral arguments on Wednesday because of a stomach bug. Wishing Justice Ginsburg a speedy recovery! [CNN] * Closing arguments have started in the Roger Stone trial. From what prosecutors are saying, it seems like Roger Stone has a target as well as a tattoo of Richard Nixon on his […]

By Jordan Rothman