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A Supreme Court Case Over The Word ‘And’

September 27, 2023

Why Thousands Of Prisoners Could Be Spared Because Of A Supreme Court Case Over The Word ‘And’

The legal dispute is over what “and” means in that case—whether it means someone must get the mandatory minimum if any of those three criminal history rules applies, or if they can avoid a harsher sentence as long as they don’t satisfy all three.

Read more at Forbes

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Amazon sued by FTC

September 26, 2023

Amazon sued by FTC and 17 states, including Michigan, over allegations it inflates online prices and overcharges sellers

The complaint is the result of a years-long investigation into Amazon’s businesses and one of the most significant legal challenges brought against the company.

Read more at WZZM 13

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Traffic tickets can be profitable

September 25, 2023

Traffic tickets can be profitable, and fairness isn’t the bottom line in city courts where judges impose the fines

When city governments spend more money than they take in, officials often search for ways to generate revenue. One increasingly common source of money is traffic tickets. And research shows police officers issue more traffic tickets when cities are financially in a deficit.

Read more at WoodTV8

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Songwriters Push for AI Protections

September 24, 2023

Songwriters Push for AI Protections as Congress Considers Rules

The music industry was alarmed earlier this year when songs using AI-generated vocals of Drake and The Weeknd went viral on social media

Read more at Bloomberg Law

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