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City of St. George Seeks Dismissal of Lawsuit by Drag Show Producers Over Revoked Permit

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ST. GEORGE, UT – Attorneys for the City of St. George have requested the dismissal of a case brought by drag show producers. The city argues that the show, which was initially denied, was able to continue and that the policies related to the revocation of the original show’s permit have been repealed and replaced. The Southern Utah Drag Stars sued the city in May after their special events permit for a drag show on public property was revoked due to violations of the city code regarding event advertising. In response to the denial of … Read more

Chicago Parade Shooting Suspect Rehires Public Defenders, Seeks Legal Representation

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WAUKEGAN, Ill. — After previously firing his public defenders and insisting on representing himself, the man charged with killing seven people at a Fourth of July parade in suburban Chicago has now requested to be represented by public defenders again. Robert Crimo III is facing multiple charges, including 21 counts of first-degree murder, 48 counts of attempted murder, and 48 counts of aggravated battery for the 2022 shooting in Highland Park, Illinois. The shooting left dozens of people wounded, including an 8-year-old who was partially paralyzed. Last month, Crimo expressed his desire to represent himself … Read more

The Las Vegas District Court Seeks Additional Marshals to Enhance Courthouse Security After Attack on Judge

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LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Las Vegas District Court is facing a shortage of marshals, raising concerns about the security of the courthouse, according to Chief Judge Jerry Wiese. Currently, the court ideally needs 136 marshals, but only 99 positions are filled. In response to the shortage, plans are underway to bring in additional personnel and fill the openings left by the attack on Clark County Judge Mary Kary Holthus. Following the recent attack, courtrooms are working to increase security by adding extra staff. Judge Wiese stated that a meeting has been held with a … Read more

Property Owner Alleges Legal Malpractice After Devastating Woolsey Fire; Lawsuit Seeks Accountability from Wildfire Loss Firm

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Agoura Hills, Calif. – A property owner in Agoura Hills, California, whose home was destroyed in the 2018 Woolsey Fire, has filed a legal malpractice lawsuit against wildfire loss firm Levin Law Group PLC. The homeowner, David Kleynberg, claims that the firm failed to file a suit on his behalf in the mass-tort case against a California utility. This negligence prevented him from joining the litigation against Edison International’s Southern California Edison utility. Kleynberg states that his home and property were rendered uninhabitable for nearly a year, from November 8, 2018, to September 15, 2019, … Read more