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TURKEY TORTS (2020)

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In 2020, the cancelation of parades and the reduction of travel has led to a very different legal profile of holiday mishaps and malfeasance. faces a misdemeanor simple assault charge for allegedly intentionally blowing on people. It is a Thanksgiving that perfectly captures 2020. _. Best wishes for a happy and safe holiday.

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August 2021 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

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On July 8, 2021, a jury in Minnesota state court found four activists guilty of aiding and abetting fourth degree criminal damage to property, a misdemeanor offense. Circuit after President Biden signed a joint resolution under the Congressional Review Act disapproving the September 2020 rule. WildEarth Guardians v.

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June 2021 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

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Department of Energy (DOE) rule adopted in December 2020 that created new product classes for short-cycle washers and dryers in the energy conservation program. Federal Court of Australia Established a New Duty of Care to Avoid Causing Personal Harm to Children from Climate Change. Royal Dutch Shell plc (The Hague District Court).

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Missouri Governor Mike Parson pardons gun-wielding lawyer couple

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Videos and photographs from June 2020 showed Mark McCloskey holding an AR-15-style rifle and Patricia McCloskey holding a semiautomatic pistol. The McCloskeys, both personal injury attorneys, originally faced felony firearm charges before pleading guilty. Louis last year.