In a groundbreaking decision, Virginia’s highest court resuscitated the legal battle of a French teacher fired for refusing, on religious grounds, to employ a transgender student’s chosen pronouns. The court’s unanimous ruling affirmed Peter Vlaming’s pursuit of claims that the West Point school board violated his constitutional rights, breathing fresh air into free speech, free …

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In a groundbreaking decision on December 14, the U.S. Supreme Court reinforced its stance on gun control by refusing, for the second time, to block Illinois’ Democratic-supported ban on assault-style rifles and high-capacity magazines. This prohibition, a response to the tragic mass shooting in Highland Park in 2022, has sparked an ongoing legal battle led …

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In a courtroom drama that unfolded in Baltimore, the U.S. Naval Academy emerged victorious as a federal judge dismissed the plea by Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA), a group founded by Edward Blum, known for challenging affirmative action policies. The request sought to prevent the Naval Academy from considering race as a factor in its …

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In a transformative shift, an increasing number of law schools are breaking free from the conventional Law School Admission Test (LSAT) as part of innovative admissions strategies. Georgetown University Law Center and Washburn University School of Law recently secured approval from the American Bar Association (ABA) to admit students without mandating LSAT scores. Additionally, the …

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In a groundbreaking development, a federal judge in Boston ruled that the legal battle initiated by a Massachusetts couple against former eBay Inc executives, including CEO Devin Wenig, can move forward. The decision comes in the wake of a criminal prosecution against seven ex-eBay employees who admitted to orchestrating a disturbing campaign targeting the couple, …

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In a pivotal turn of events, the U.S. Supreme Court, having previously revoked its acknowledgment of a constitutional right to abortion in 2022, is now poised to weigh in on the Biden administration’s plea to safeguard expansive access to the abortion pill. This development sets the stage for a significant ruling on reproductive rights, adding …

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In a legal clash unfolding in the sunshine state, three educators are taking a stand against a Florida law barring transgender and nonbinary teachers from using their preferred pronouns. The lawsuit, filed in Tallahassee, contends that the state legislation is not only an affront to constitutional rights but a deliberate effort to stigmatize and vilify …

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In the ever-evolving landscape of antitrust battles, a seasoned competition law expert is poised to shape the future of Google’s app empire. U.S. District Judge James Donato, an Obama appointee with a rich history in antitrust cases, will wield his gavel to determine the fate of Alphabet’s Google Play store. Following a jury’s decision that …

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In a dramatic legal twist, a U.S. judge has temporarily halted the federal case accusing former President Donald Trump of attempting to illegitimately overturn the 2020 election results. The pause comes as Trump mounts an appeal, asserting his immunity from the charges. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan made the pivotal decision, putting a temporary freeze …

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In a decisive move, the U.S. House of Representatives has given the green light to the ongoing impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, showcasing a rare unity among Republicans, even in the absence of concrete evidence implicating the Democratic leader. In a strictly partisan vote of 221-212, the Republican-controlled chamber endorsed the probe, centering on …

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