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Defendants’ Lawyer Disqualified After Interviewing People on Plaintiffs’ List Court says information gained by improper questions cannot be unlearned and would harm proceedings Lead Stories
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National Girl Scouts May Force Local Councils to Reorganize Court says enforcement of Wisconsin franchise law would violate Scouts’ right of free expression Lead Stories
Temple Director Has Right To Contact Information of Other Directors Court says directors had no “reasonable expectancy of privacy” in info necessary for business Lead Stories
Homeowners Policy Excludes Coverage for “Business” Activity Individuals who ran nonprofit animal sanctuary and related for-profit not covered for accident Lead Stories