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June 2, 2020

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Texas Tribune Daily Brief

 
The Brief for June 2
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In today's Brief: The latest on Texas protests sparked by George Floyds death, and the effects of the coronavirus pandemic in the state.
Elvia Lim, Texas Tribune 06/02/2020   Facebook iconTwitterLinkedIn
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Laws/Cases

 
US Court Won't to Shield VW in Diesel Lawsuits
 
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Volkswagen AG cannot escape potential financial penalties from two counties in Florida and Utah that may amount to a taggering additional liability arising from the German automakers diesel emissions scandal.
David Shepardson, Jonathan Stempel, Reuters  06/02/2020  FacebookTwitterLinkedIn
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Federal Judge Rejects Lawyers Challenge to State Bar of Texas Fees
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U.S. District Judge Lee Yeakel of Austin ruled Friday that compelled membership and financial support for the State Bar does not violate the lawyers rights to free speech or association. The U.S. Supreme Court has previously determined that states are allowed to form bar associations to regulate lawyers and improve the quality of legal services, Yeakel said. The high court also determined that mandatory membership fees can be used to finance activities related those goals even activities that are political in nature, Yeakel said.
Chuck Lindell, Austin American-Statesman 06/02/2020   Facebook iconTwitterLinkedIn
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Wrongful Death

 
Michigan State Police Will Face Lawsuits Over Deadly High-Speed Chases
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Michigan State Police will face lawsuits over deadly high-speed chases that took place in the city of Flint. The state Court of Appeals has unanimously decided that the lawsuits can continue against the state police. At the center of the complaints are two high speed police chases that ended in injuries and death in Flint. The lawsuits have been consolidated and are pending in Genesee Circuit Court.
Ron Fonger, MLive 05/26/2020   Facebook iconTwitterLinkedIn
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Covid-19

 
40,600 Deaths Tied to U.S. Nursing Homes
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Over the last three months, more than 40,600 long-term care residents and workers have died of COVID-19 about 40 percent of the nations death toll attributed to the coronavirus, according to an analysis of state data gathered by USA TODAY. That number eclipses a count released Monday by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the federal governments first attempt at a comprehensive tally. CMS said 25,923 residents had died, but its number only includes federally regulated nursing homes, not assisted living facilities.
Marisa Kwiatkowski Tricia L. Nadolny, Jessica Priest, Mike Stucka, USA TODAY, USA Today 06/02/2020   Facebook iconTwitterLinkedIn
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