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Non-Human Rights: Kiko Will Not Be Moved To Better Home

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The Nonhuman Rights Project wanted to have Kiko (a chimpanzee) placed in a better facility and commenced a habeas corpus proceeding (used for illegal confinement of people) . The relief requested was denied. The appellate court noted that even if they agreed with NRP  that Kiko should be deemed a
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General Release Does Not Extinguish Subro Rights

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Insureds' jewelry burglarized, September 2008. Insurer, Unitrin, promptly pays a portion of claim. October 2008, Unitrin sends a letter to building owner and management company notifying them of a lien interest. Insureds then asserted a claim against the building for  balance not covered by Unitrin. Building's insurer, OneBeacon, subsequently paid the
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