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Alabama Supreme Court Reinstates Lawyer’s Claim in Controversial Social Media Case Linked to George Floyd’s Legacy

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Montgomery, Alabama — The Alabama Supreme Court has reinstated a legal dispute involving a lawyer who claims he was wrongfully terminated due to a manipulated social media post. The court’s ruling overturned a lower court’s decision that had dismissed the suit brought by attorney Daniel Flickinger against his peer, Lawrence Tracy King. In a 5-4 vote, the justices decided to send the case back to Jefferson County Circuit Court for further examination. The decision does not resolve the merits of Flickinger’s claim of “tortious interference with a business relationship”; instead, it emphasizes that pertinent factual … Read more

Minneapolis Judge Rejects $30 Million Lawsuit from Businesses Claiming Fallout from George Floyd’s Murder

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Minneapolis, Minnesota — A judge has dismissed a $30 million lawsuit against the city brought forth by several businesses situated at the location where George Floyd was murdered by a police officer in 2020. The lawsuit concerned businesses around 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, now referred to as George Floyd Square. The plaintiffs, including the owners of Cup Foods and four additional nearby businesses, claimed that the city’s failure to manage crime and deterioration in the neighborhood severely impacted their operations. They argued this negligence amounted to an unlawful taking of their property without just … Read more