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Supreme Court hears challenges to Minneapolis wage, sick time laws

Supreme Court hears challenges to Minneapolis wage, sick time laws

The Minnesota Supreme Court on Tuesday heard challenges to Minneapolis wage and sick time ordinances — cases that could determine how much latitude cities have to preempt state laws.
by Tim Nelson

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Ex-Rep. Chris Collins pleads guilty in insider trading case

Ex-Rep. Chris Collins pleads guilty in insider trading case

After his plea Tuesday, former Rep. Chris Collins expressed regret and said he had failed his constituents. Sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 17. He faces more than four years in prison.
by The Associated Press

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Ex-Dallas officer who killed neighbor in upstairs apartment found guilty

Ex-Dallas officer who killed neighbor in upstairs apartment found guilty

Amber Guyger, who is white, had testified that she entered Botham Jean's unit after a long day at work, thinking it was her own home and mistaking the 26-year-old black accountant for an intruder.
by Bobby Allyn

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Minneapolis introduces no-bail alternative

Minneapolis introduces no-bail alternative

City leaders and criminal justice reformers say the traditional cash bail system unfairly punishes people with jail time before they’ve been convicted by a court.
by Jon Collins

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St. Paul Public Schools settles teacher retaliation lawsuit

St. Paul Public Schools settles teacher retaliation lawsuit

The school system has agreed to pay a black teacher $525,000 to settle a 2017 whistleblower lawsuit that accused the district of retaliating and forcing him to quit because he criticized its racial equity policy.
by The Associated Press

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After bankruptcy filing, Purdue Pharma may not be off hook

After bankruptcy filing, Purdue Pharma may not be off hook

In all, the company is facing some 2,600 lawsuits, mostly from local governments, over the opioid crisis. Purdue Pharma filed for bankruptcy as part of an effort to settle legal issues. But it will be up to a federal bankruptcy judge to decide whether to approve the settlement, and also whether lawsuits from states opposed to the deal can continue.
by The Associated Press

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Actress Felicity Huffman sentenced to 14 days in college admissions scandal

Actress Felicity Huffman sentenced to 14 days in college admissions scandal

The TV and film star is the first parent to be sentenced in connection with the years-long, multimillion-dollar scheme. The case has resurfaced questions about college access, race and privilege.
by Vanessa Romo

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Ellison says state hasn’t agreed to Purdue Pharma deal

Ellison says state hasn’t agreed to Purdue Pharma deal

The reported $12 billion settlement over the company’s role in the opioid epidemic has attracted criticism from attorneys general across the country.
by Jon Collins

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Attorneys: OxyContin maker agrees to tentative settlement

Attorneys: OxyContin maker agrees to tentative settlement

Sources with direct knowledge of the talks say that Purdue Pharma, in an agreement with thousands of local governments, will pay up to $12 billion over time. Another condition calls on the Sackler family, which owns the company, to give up control.
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