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Family Tragedy Unfolds: Man Frantically Calls 911 After Stepdaughter Allegedly Shoots Him and His Wife

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In a dramatic 911 dispatch, Heath Smylie of Oklahoma City reported that his stepdaughter, Carly Gregg, had shot him and his wife. Smylie’s fraught distress was evident in his voice during the call. The events unfolded on the evening of September 16, when emergency responders arrived at the Smylie residence only to confirm the grim scenario Heath had relayed: both he and his wife were found with gunshot wounds. The authorities immediately launched a manhunt for Carly Gregg, who had fled the scene shortly after the incident. Neighbors expressed shock and sorrow over the tragedy, … Read more

156 Husch Blackwell Attorneys Recognized as ‘Ones to Watch’ in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 Listing

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Husch Blackwell law firm is celebrating the recognition of 156 of its attorneys in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 “Ones to Watch” list, which highlights legal professionals in the early stages of their careers demonstrating exceptional professional excellence across the United States. The 2025 edition marks a significant nod to the firm’s ongoing dedication to fostering emerging talent with 14 first-time honorees making their debut on this prestigious roster. The “Ones to Watch” awards, first introduced in 2020, provide a platform for lawyers who are less established in their careers compared to those listed … Read more

Georgia’s New Hemp Legislation Redefines Legal Status of Certain Cannabis Products: Key Details Explained

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Atlanta, GA — Georgia has recently revised its policies concerning cannabis, leading to significant changes about the legality of certain cannabis-derived products. With the introduction of a new hemp law, the state aims to tighten regulations and clarify the distinctions between legal hemp products and illegal marijuana products. Governor Brian Kemp signed the updated legislation, which takes effect immediately, as part of an effort to combat the rise in products that seemingly skirt the legal boundaries between hemp, which is legal, and marijuana, which remains illegal under state law. The main focus of the regulation … Read more

Court Reinstates $1 Million Award for Oregon Protester Injured by Non-Lethal Projectile

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Salem, Oregon – In a significant appellate court ruling, a $1 million jury verdict was reinstated for a protester who was severely injured after being shot in the eye with a rubber bullet by law enforcement during a demonstration in Salem. The incident, which has ignited a broader conversation on police methods during protests, dates back to an event marked by high tensions and widespread calls for police reform. The protester, identified as 27-year-old James Stewart, was participating in a protest advocating for racial justice and police reform in the wake of George Floyd’s death. … Read more