A Prior Lake man facing murder charges but claiming self-defense in a knife attack at a western Wisconsin river that killed a Stillwater teenager and wounded four others has retained a lawyer who defended Kyle Rittenhouse, acquitted of fatally shooting two people in the summer of 2020 during civil unrest in Kenosha, Wis.

Nicolae Miu, 52, who appeared by video for a brief hearing Friday, told the court he has secured attorney Corey Chirafisi of Madison, Wis.

Chirafisi won not guilty verdicts for Rittenhouse on all charges in November, after the teenager testified he acted in self-defense in a case that fueled a national debate over guns, vigilantism and racial injustice.

Miu told authorities that he acted in self-defense when several people confronted him as he searched for a friend’s lost cellphone Saturday in the Apple River. He said some of the people “produced two weapons,” hit him and

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The US Department of Transportation and Congress have made little progress in fulfilling their responsibilities when it comes to autonomous vehicles, writes Clifford Winston.

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About the author: Clifford Winston is a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution.

A new specialization is emerging in the legal profession: autonomous-vehicle law. This innocent-sounding news is my personal nightmare, and it could soon become the nation’s. Autonomous vehicles are a game-changing technology that can solve problems the government has been unable to solve, but their adoption will be disrupted by a disinterested federal government dominated by public- and private-sector lawyers.

An autonomous vehicle drives itself using a combination of navigational technologies and onboard technologies that measure the distance of the car from various objects, including pedestrians, bicyclists, and other cars. Communications among AVs, as well as between AVs and roadway infrastructure, determine the location and intention of other

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Former New York Major Rudy Giuliani speaks in Washington, US, May 5, 2018. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts/File Photo

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Aug 3 (Reuters) – FBI agents recently returned the cell phones and other electronic devices they had hidden from Donald Trump’s former attorney Rudy Giuliani, in a possible sign the investigation into whether he failed to register as a foreign agent of Ukraine could be winding down , his attorney said on Wednesday.

Robert Costello, Giuliani’s lawyer, told Reuters he has not been officially notified yet whether federal prosecutors in Manhattan are closing the investigation.

But he said the return of the devices is a positive sign for his client.

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“I have not been officially told that its over,” Costello said. “It is possible they could make some starting new discovery…but we have always been confident

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Samantha Markle’s legal team say they have a “viable” defamation case against Meghan Markle for comments made during her interview with Oprah Winfrey and information supplied to the authors of the biography Finding Freedom because they have “actual proof of the falsity of these statements,” Newsweek has been told.

Jamie Sasson of the Ticktin Law Group, legal counsel acting for Samantha Markle in her defamation suit, told Newsweek that the royal’s half-sister had a “viable claim” and intended to persist with the case despite a recent filing by Meghan’s lawyers disputing the basis of her complaints.

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Meghan Markle is photographed on June 17, 2018. Legal counsel for Meghan’s half-sister, Samantha Markle, told Newsweek they are “confident” they have a “viable defamation” claim against the royal despite a recent filing to have the case dismissed.
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On July 25, Meghan’s lawyers filed a reply to

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ST. CROIX COUNTY (WQOW) – In a hearing that lasted less than three minutes total, the man accused of stabbing five people on the Apple River appeared in court virtually Friday to discuss who will be defending him.

Nicolae Miu told Judge Michael Waterman he secured Corey Chirafisi as his defense attorney.

Chirafisi is a Madison-based lawyer who has been practicing law in Wisconsin for more than 20 years; that’s according to his firm’s website. He notably acted as a defense lawyer for Kyle Rittenhouse, who was famously acquitted of murder after killing two people during the civil unrest in Kenosha in 2020.

Miu is charged with first degree intentional homicide and four counts of attempted first degree intentional homicide. He is accused of stabbing five people who were tubing along the Apple River in Somerset last weekend. A 17-year-old died from his injuries.

Miu claims he was acting

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As the Biden administration lays claim to being the most pro-union in generations, many US labor leaders have hailed Jennifer Abruzzo as the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) most vigorously pro-union general counsel in decades.

The top lawyer at the body charged with enforcing US labor law has been hailed as a champion by some and as a “radical” by her opponents. For others involved in the white-hot world of union organizing, she has not gone far enough.

Abruzzo’s bona fides are clear. She has repeatedly urged the NLRB’s five-person board to adopt new policies that would make it easier to unionize. She wants the board to prohibit so-called captive audience meetings in which Amazon and many other companies require employees to listen to anti-union speeches from managers and consultants. She wants the board to require employers to grant union recognition once a majority of workers sign cards saying they

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A lot of people think that you don’t need a lawyer when you’re preparing to sign a contract. However, that is not the case. The reason that lawyers are so expensive is that they can protect you from entering into a contract that could end up cheating you. They are there to safeguard your interests.

A good tip to keep in mind when thinking about hiring a lawyer is to write down several questions that you wish to ask him or her. You want to find out what their philosophy is and so on, and asking questions will help give you a clear idea about them.

Make sure that your lawyer puts everything out on the table in regards to your options available.

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There are times when things just don’t go your way. When another person causes an injury, it may be time to take legal action. The article below has information that you need. Keep reading to find out more.

When in a car accident, write down what happened as soon as you are safe to do so.

For example, what you were doing when it happened, how you are hurt, what damage there is to your car, what damage there is to the other car, and what you think caused the accident or how the other driver was at fault.

If you find a lawyer who’s ego is larger than the bill they plan to charge you, run the other way. Egotistic blowhards aren’t enjoyable anywhere, and that is especially true in court. You don’t want to anger a judge or jury because your lawyer is arrogant and rude to the …

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The personal injury settlement process is not an easy one. There are so many things you have to watch out for in order to get a fair settlement. Instead of staying in the dark, follow some simple advice to stay on top of things. This article can help you get acquainted with the personal injury process, what you need to prove and how to find a great attorney.

Make sure that you hire an attorney that specializes in personal injury law.

There are lawyers out there who practice several types of law. It is in your best interest to find one who only practices this type of law. It will increase your chances of success since your attorney will know exactly what he is doing.

If you lost income as a result of your injuries, you will need proof for court. Speak with your employer and ask them to give …

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Do you need a lawyer? Are you looking for legal advice? Do you have questions about the law? Lawyers are there to help citizens who need someone with legal knowledge on their side. When choosing and working with a lawyer there are few things you should know. Keep reading to learn more about picking the right lawyer for your needs.

If you find that a lawyer is actively seeking you out, refrain from hiring them. Usually, this is a scam that you will want to avoid, especially if you are going through an issue that is going to cost you a lot of money. Do careful research to hire a lawyer who will work on terms you define.

When choosing a lawyer, word of mouth is one of the best ways to find one.

Ask friends or relatives for recommendations. They can give you honest feedback on their experience. They …

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