In a stunning turn of events, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani has filed for bankruptcy in the wake of a hefty $148 million judgment against him in a defamation case. The legal blow comes just days after Giuliani was ordered to pay the substantial sum to two former Georgia election workers whom he falsely …
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In a groundbreaking move, federal prosecutors and the leading U.S. consumer financial protection agency are taking legal action against a Texas real estate developer accused of orchestrating a deceitful land sale scheme, with a particular focus on exploiting thousands of Hispanic borrowers. The lawsuit alleges that Colony Ridge Apartments LLC, situated in Liberty County, Texas, …
In a legal maneuver that could shape the trajectory of his upcoming trial, former U.S. President Donald Trump has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to reject a prosecutor’s plea for an expedited review of his immunity claim. The contentious issue revolves around allegations that Trump sought to overturn the 2020 election results, a move federal …
In a recent legal development, the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty has taken action against the State Bar of Wisconsin, asserting that the bar’s diversity fellowship program for law students infringes upon the free speech rights of its members who financially contribute to it. The litigation, initiated on behalf of Wisconsin attorney Daniel Suhr, …
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In a landmark development, a consortium of distinguished authors, including Pulitzer Prize laureates Taylor Branch, Stacy Schiff, and Kai Bird, has rallied behind a legal pursuit in Manhattan federal court. The legal action accuses tech behemoths OpenAI and Microsoft of wrongfully exploiting the intellectual property embedded within the authors’ works to train advanced language models, …
Against the backdrop of the Harrison Power Station’s billowing stacks in Haywood, West Virginia, a pivotal legal showdown awaits as the U.S. Supreme Court has announced its intent to examine a legal challenge aiming to impede the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from implementing a pivotal federal regulation. The regulation, a linchpin in curbing ozone emissions …
In the midst of a tumultuous legal landscape, Donald Trump, the leading contender for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, finds himself entangled in four distinct criminal cases, with the specter of his first trial looming as early as March. Despite fervent legal battles and vehement pleas of innocence from the former U.S. president, questions arise …
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In a strategic move to address judicial vacancies in Republican-led states, President Joe Biden revealed plans to nominate five new judges across Texas, Nebraska, Utah, and Wyoming. This calculated decision underscores the White House’s determination to secure support from Republican senators crucial for advancing these nominations through Senate Judiciary Committee procedures. Among the notable appointments …
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A recent legal skirmish has erupted as civil rights groups launch a lawsuit challenging a newly enacted Texas law designed to empower state authorities in the apprehension, prosecution, and deportation of individuals crossing the U.S.-Mexico border without proper authorization. The legal petition, submitted in federal court in Austin, contends that the law, signed by Texas …
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In a strategic legal maneuver, Nebraska and Kentucky have officially thrown their hats into the ring, announcing their commitment to adopt the cutting-edge Next Gen bar exam for attorney licensing. However, these states have opted for a patient approach, choosing to implement the revolutionary exam in July 2027, a prudent year after its slated debut …
Kentucky and Nebraska Forge Ahead: Embracing a Legal Evolution Delayed by a Year Read More »
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