The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday in the case that will determine when a district attorney’s office can face liability under §1983 for failing to properly train its prosecutors.

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Lead paint has been banned for decades in the United States, but lawyers who specialize in lead-paint poisoning cases say children are still being injured.

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The U.S. Supreme Court handed down three decisions this week — two of which directly affect attorneys. In Jerman v. Carlisle, McNellie, Rini, Kramer & Ulrich LPA, the Court held that a law firm cannot avoid liability ...

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