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Group sues for right to smoke on the water

Group sues for right to smoke on the water

Michael Dabin Manhattanites enjoy a leisurely weekend morning at Hudson River Park. A smokers’ rights group wants to snuff out the ban on smoking in New York’s Hudson River Park. In papers filed in Manhattan Supreme Court, CLASH — Citizens Lobbying Against Smoker Harassment — alleges the trust that runs the 550-acre park exceeded its authority when it banned smoking ...

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Insane Clown Posse sues FBI

Insane Clown Posse sues FBI

John Carucci/AP Shaggy 2 Dope (left) and Violent J have sued the Department of Justice and FBI, saying the designation of their Juggalos fans as a gang infringes on the devotees’ constitutional rights. Civil liberties, how do they work? The Insane Clown Posse and four die-hard fans announced a lawsuit against the FBI and Department of Justice Wednesday, saying their ...

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Harvey Weinstein sues for $75 million over ‘The Hobbit’ series

Harvey Weinstein sues for $75 million over ‘The Hobbit’ series

Warner Bros. Pictures Warner Bros. says the second “The Hobbit” movie, set to be released on Friday, actually constitutes a remake. Powerhouse movie exec Harvey Weinstein and his brother sued Warner Brothers Wednesday for $ 75 million over the studio’s decision to divide their “The Hobbit” film into three installments and refuse to pay the Weinsteins their share of revenue ...

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