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The Recorder

Calif., 10 Other States Sue Feds Over Delayed Obama-Era Energy Rules

Attorney General Xavier Becerra sued the U.S. Department of Energy on Tuesday for allegedly delaying efficiency standards for five consumer products, adding to the string of legal actions his office has taken against the Trump administration.
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The Recorder

Becerra Says Sessions Should 'Worry About His Own Problems,' Not Marijuana

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions wants congressional leaders to drop a budget rider that effectively bars him from pursuing medical marijuana providers under federal anti-drug laws. California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, appearing at a Public Policy of California event Tuesday, said Sessions "should worry about his own problems before he goes after people who use marijuana for medical purposes or recreational purposes."
14 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Christie Nominates 5 to Judicial Posts

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Tuesday nominated five lawyers to be judges of the Superior Court, the Office of Administrative Law and the Workers' Compensation Court.
9 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Hafer's Plea Deal a 'Sensible' Defense Strategy, Observers Say

Despite Richard Ireland's success in avoiding a bribery conviction in March, white-collar attorneys said it was a "sensible" move for former Pennsylvania Treasurer Barbara Hafer to plead guilty to one count of lying to federal agents about consulting fees she received from the Chester County businessman.
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Daily Report Online

Court Prohibits Use of Homeless to Evade Bulk Filing Limits

One company is suing over claims the courts are dragging out the processing of cases not filed through a specific vendor.
5 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

'Telemedicine' Legislation Gaining Traction in New Jersey

New Jersey is one step closer to imposing regulations on the burgeoning practice of "telemedicine," where patients remotely receive medical evaluations or counseling from their health care providers.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

Race for Broward Public Defender Heats Up — Three Years Ahead of Time

Two candidates have announced they're running to replace Howard Finkelstein, who will retire in 2020.
10 minute read

New York Law Journal

Langmead v. Monroe County Office of the Sheriff

Challenge to Law's Interpretation as Requiring Sheriff's Deputy to Live in County Rejected
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New York Law Journal

Gentleman v. State Univ. of N.Y.

Complaint Plausibly Alleges Termination Was Based on Perceived Mental Disability
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

Attorney Plans Lawsuit to Allow for Smoking of Medical Pot

The Florida Legislature's passage of a bill to enact the state's constitutional amendment expanding the use of medical marijuana has ended one chapter in the battle over setting up regulations for the nascent industry. But pro-pot supporters say it doesn't go far enough.
6 minute read

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