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In a swift succession of changes, Stanford Law School embraces its third dean in just four months, marking a dynamic shift in leadership. Stepping into the interim role is the esteemed Paul Brest, who previously held the position of Stanford Law dean from 1987 to 1999. The announcement, made by Stanford officials on Monday, reveals …

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In a landmark move, the U.S. Senate, in a rare display of bipartisanship, has confirmed John Kazen as the inaugural federal judge of the year 2024. The Texan magistrate judge from Laredo received resounding support from both sides of the aisle, with an 83-14 vote, making him President Joe Biden’s initial successful district court nominee …

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Alphabet’s tech giant, Google, found itself in the hot seat as it confronted a federal jury in Boston over allegations of patent infringement. Singular Computing, spearheaded by computer scientist Joseph Bates, claimed a staggering $1.67 billion in damages, asserting that Google unlawfully adopted their patented technology fueling artificial intelligence (AI) processors. Kerry Timbers, legal representative …

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In a tense session before a U.S. appeals court, Donald Trump’s legal team faced rigorous questioning regarding the former president’s claim of immunity in the election subversion case. Trump, set to go to trial in March, asserts that he cannot be criminally charged for actions taken during his presidency. However, the panel of three judges …

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In a groundbreaking decision, the Supreme Court not only overturned the remission of 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano case but also unveiled comprehensive guidelines for evaluating such applications. The court outlined crucial factors to be considered, providing a comprehensive framework under the Code of Criminal Procedure. Rendered by a bench of Justices BV Nagarathna …

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In a recent legal development, the Supreme Court has rejected the Rajasthan High Court’s directive to the Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd, ordering it to enter into a power purchasing agreement with a specific party. The Supreme Court, composed of Justices BR Gavai and PS Narasimha, criticized the High Court’s decision, emphasizing that such mandates …

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In a landmark verdict, the Supreme Court has mandated the implementation of recommendations from the Second National Judicial Pay Commission, underscoring the imperative for the State to ensure dignified working conditions for judicial officers. The judgment, delivered by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, along with Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra in the All India Judges …

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