It appears that not everyone is utterly enamored with the idea of medical marijuana. Take for example, the state of Montana, where the House of Representatives voted to repeal the state’s medical marijuana law.The law, which was six years old,… Continue reading this article, and get more legal news and information, at FindLaw.com

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Montana Repeals Medical Marijuana Law

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When I was in grade school, I was elected to be judge for a day as part of a school project. It was a very exciting day, we created a sort of mock “Main Street,” where everyone had a job….

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Senate Removes Louisiana Federal Judge

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Resting in peace may not come easy at Elizabeth Edwards’ funeral.

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Elizabeth Edwards’ Funeral: Church to Protest

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Last week I blogged about the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell policy going up for senate debate. I talked about the excitement (from both sides) surrounding the bill that sought to ban the controversial policy that has been in effect since… Continue reading this article, and get more legal news and information, at FindLaw.com.

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End to ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell’ Stalls in Senate

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What? Lindsay Lohan finally wins in court? Well not exactly, but actress Lindsay Lohan has reached a favorable settlement in her “Milkaholic” e-trade suit

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Lindsay Lohan Settles $100M ‘Milkaholic’ E-Trade Suit

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The small city of Bell, California, has been in the news lately over the story of the excessive salaries the city’s officers were paid. Now, it seems that the huge salaries were not quite enough for the Bell city officials,..

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8 Bell City Officials Arrested in Pay Scandal

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Celebrities and cocaine, is anyone else noticing a trend here? The latest star to grab headlines for possession of the white powder is singer Bruno Mars. The chart topper (real name: Peter Hernandez) was arrested for cocaine possession after a…

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Bruno Mars Arrested for Cocaine Possession in Las Vegas

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The check is (almost) in the mail. The U.S. Congress has approved an extension of jobless benefits.

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Unemployment Extension Approved by Congress

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As the whole wide world knows, the Democratic majority in the House of Representatives managed to pass the health care bill by a majority of 210-212 on Sunday. The bill includes provisions to mandate the purchase of health insurance, and… Continue reading this article, and get more legal news and information, at FindLaw.com

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Health Care: It Passes, Now More Votes?

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A new study is under way to gauge the effects of a major change in the military’s “don’t ask don’t tell policy,” in place since 1993. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates told Congress he thinks a change in the law… Continue reading this article, and get more legal news and information, at FindLaw.com

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Study and New Bills both Address Gays in the Military

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