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Woman shot in face with rubber bullet can’t sue individual Fort Lauderdale police officers, judge rules

A Florida woman who was shot in the face with a rubber projectile during a protest of George Floyd’s murder in 2020 cannot hold individual Fort Lauderdale police officers liable, but she can still seek civil damages from the city, a judge has ruled. Federal Judge Rodolfo Ruiz of the Southern District of Florida handed […]

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Shook Partners Present Annual U.S. Supreme Court Term Review on September 10, 2024

Shook Partners John Barkett and Bill Martucci are presenting the webinar, “The U.S. Supreme Court Term 2023-2024: A Review of Recent Decisions and Preview of the Upcoming 2024-2025 Term,” Tuesday, September 10, 1:00 – 2:15 p.m. ET (12:00 – 1:15 p.m. CT).  This webinar will examine key U.S. Supreme Court decisions during the 2023-2024 term […]

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