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Lubavitch v. Litchfield Historic District Commission

(United States Second Circuit) - Affirmed. Finding that events occurring after judgement was entered do not matter, the panel affirms the district court’s award of attorney’s fees and denial of fees for administrative proceedings.




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How lobbyists and panicked Denverites kept liquor stores and marijuana dispensaries open during coronavirus

A large lobbying effort mobilized almost immediately. Conducted outside the public’s view, its goal was to keep hundreds of stores open, thousands of Denverites employed, and entire industries functioning across the city.




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The Container Store v. US

(United States Federal Circuit) - Reversing and remanding the final judgment of the United States Court of International Trade case granting summary judgment to the government because the subject modular storage unit imports were improperly classified as mountings and fittings rather than as parts of unit furniture.




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In Re Lipitor Antitrust Litigation

(United States Third Circuit) - Reversing the District Court dismissal of complaints in litigation that alleged Lipitor's fraudulent patent procurement and other misconduct because the allegations were plausible, and reversing the dismissal of allegations in Effexor litigation because it was plausible that the companies holding the pharmaceutical patents and generic manufacturers entered into reverse payment settlement agreements that subjected them to antitrust scrutiny.



  • Patent
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Front Line Motor Cars v. Webb

(California Court of Appeal) - Upheld sanctions that the Department of Motor Vehicles imposed on a car dealer. The dealer should have returned buyers' down payments when it repossessed the cars after the buyers failed to obtain financing.



  • Antitrust & Trade Regulation
  • Consumer Protection Law

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Torres-Pagan v. Berryhill

(United States First Circuit) - Vacated an administrative ruling that terminated the Supplemental Security Income benefits of an individual who had received them since childhood for an intellectual disorder. The plaintiff disputed the medical evidence that the Social Security Administration relied on in concluding that he was no longer disabled after he turned age 18. Finding merit in his arguments, the First Circuit held that the record was insufficient to conclude he was no longer disabled.




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Gustavsen v. Alcon Laboratories, Inc.

(United States First Circuit) - Affirmed the dismissal of a consumer complaint alleging that manufacturers of prescription eye drops deliberately designed their bottles to emit unnecessarily large drops in a ploy to force patients to waste the expensive medication and thus buy more of it. Moving to dismiss on preemption grounds, the manufacturers contended that the Food and Drug Administration would have to approve any modification of the medication's bottle. Agreeing, the First Circuit held that FDA regulations preempted the plaintiffs' state law claims seeking to force a change in the bottle design.



  • Consumer Protection Law
  • Health Law
  • Drugs & Biotech

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National Federation of the Blind v. Container Store, Inc.

(United States First Circuit) - Affirmed the denial of a retail chain's motion to compel arbitration of a proposed class action brought by blind customers. The retailer moved to compel arbitration of the discrimination lawsuit, citing an arbitration provision in the terms and conditions of a loyalty program of which the individual plaintiffs were members. However, the district court concluded that the arbitration provision was not enforceable here, and the First Circuit found no error in that ruling.




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“The Last Dance” director talks project on Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls

The series was moved up two months to provide content-starved fans with something new to watch during the coronavirus pandemic. ESPN was originally planning to release the documentary in June, coinciding with what would have been this season’s NBA Finals.




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Brian Dennehy, Tony-winning stage, screen actor, dies at 81

Brian Dennehy, the burly actor who started in films as a macho heavy and later in his career won plaudits for his stage work in plays by William Shakespeare, Anton Chekhov, Eugene O’Neill and Arthur Miller, has died. He was 81.





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Douglas Langworthy, curator of DCPA’s New Play Summit, dead at 61

Douglas Langworthy, director of new play development at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, died Monday at the age of 61, the DCPA said.




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Denver Actors Fund readies $35,000 in immediate funding for shut-out theater pros

The Denver Actors Fund on Tuesday announced a $35,000 emergency relief fund for Colorado theater artists who have been hurt by the coronavirus shutdown.




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Denver man sentenced to 8 years in federal prison for two smash-and-grab burglaries of gun stores

A 21-year-old Denver man was sentenced on Thursday to eight years in federal prison for a carjacking and burglarizing two gun stores.




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Man who allegedly pulled knife on woman in an Arvada store is arrested

A man suspected of pulling a knife on a store employee in Arvada has been arrested, police said




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Colorado’s metro district developers among the biggest campaign contributors

Metro district developers and home builders in Colorado are major campaign contributors to elected officials where they have developments. Developer Pat Hamill of Oakwood Homes is a major contributor, no more so than the Ebert Metropolitan District in Denver where his company is its developer.




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CHSAA brainstorming contingency plans for fall sports: “Nothing is off the table”

First, the coronavirus pandemic claimed the state basketball championships. Then, it forced CHSAA to cancel the spring season altogether on April 21.




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“Exorcist” actor Max von Sydow dies at age 90

Max von Sydow, the self-described “shy boy”-turned-actor known to art house audiences through his work with Swedish director Ingmar Bergman and later to moviegoers everywhere when he played the priest in the horror classic “The Exorcist,” has died. He was 90.




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Wheat Ridge to require customers to wear masks inside grocery stores, other businesses

Beginning Monday, anybody entering a grocery store or other retail business in Wheat Ridge will be required to wear a face covering under a new order from City Manager Patrick Goff intended to help protect customers and employees from the novel coronavirus.




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Trevor Story hits two of Rockies’ five homers in win over San Francisco Giants in MLB The Show 20

Behind another strong start from Jon Gray and five home runs, the Rockies continued their scorching hot start to the season with a 10-3 win over the Giants.





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How to support Denver-area bookstores, libraries with ebooks and home delivery

From canceled author readings to lost revenue and visitors amid a government-ordered shutdown, bookstores and libraries are struggling to stay connected to their audiences during the coronavirus pandemic, which has closed most brick-and-mortar gathering spots indefinitely.






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Wheat Ridge’s favorite history teacher is retiring after 40 years — and she’s still learning from her students

Stephanie Rossi, like many teachers across the country, is forced to bid adieu to the great passion of her life from her kitchen counter as the new coronavirus prompted the closure of school buildings and end to most in-person learning.




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Wheat Ridge’s favorite history teacher is retiring after 40 years — and she’s still learning from her students

Stephanie Rossi, like many teachers across the country, is forced to bid adieu to the great passion of her life from her kitchen counter as the new coronavirus prompted the closure of school buildings and end to most in-person learning.





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Altitude TV secures legal victory against Comcast with court ruling to proceed in the pandemic

Altitude TV will move forward in its antitrust lawsuit against Comcast after a Colorado federal court ruled in favor this week of allowing the case to continue during the pandemic.




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Investigators of fatal Adams County hit-and-run seek help

Investigators of a fatal hit-and-run incident are asking for the public's help in identifying a vehicle and its driver.





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T.I. Calls Out Female MCs For ‘The Most Derogatory Raps’



The rapper and Tiny blame today’s music for relationships.




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Jamie Hector On The Murder Scene He Can’t Forget



The actor reflects on the reunion and his time on the show.




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Vivica Fox On How Hollywood Has Changed For Black Actors



The actress has seen an evolution for the good.




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Pastor Troy Posts Heartfelt Message To Miss Minnie



She was killed in a car crash on Monday.





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What's In Store @ MO'BETA BODEGA



The MO'BETA BODEGA is where it's at!




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What's In Store @ MO'BETA BODEGA



The MO'BETA BODEGA is where it's at!





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Weekend Movie Marathon: Regina King's Directorial Debut



"Let the Church Say Amen" premieres Saturday at 8P/7C.



  • BET Star Cinema

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Black Actors to Watch in 2016



#StayWoke! These actors are about to break records.



  • BET Star Cinema

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#WillSmithSoGreat: The Actor's Impact on Hollywood



"I-Robot" premieres on BET on Saturday, February 6 at 7P/6C.



  • BET Star Cinema

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Which Actor Should Play Pres. Obama In a Biopic?



Not sure who could pull this one off.



  • BET Star Cinema

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5 Black Actors We Need to Know More About



Our interest is peeked!



  • BET Star Cinema

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10 Powerful Quotes From Black Actor-vists



Jesse Williams isn't the only one dropping gems.



  • BET Star Cinema

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Top 25 Greatest Black Actors



These men are just 'flawless' on the big screen.



  • BET Star Cinema

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15 of the Most Influential Black Film Directors



The men and women who helped place our culture onscreen.



  • BET Star Cinema

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Creator Of “Renegade Dance” Performs At NBA All-Star Game



Her arrival was highly-anticipated.




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Notorious B.I.G. Honored With Two New Rap Snacks Flavors



Biggie's mother, Voletta Wallace, supports the partnership.




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10 Instagrammable Lyrics To Slay Women’s History Month



Slay the timeline with these caption-worthy words.




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New Whitney Houston Biopic Announced With Black Director



The film is being produced eight years after her death.