In the ever-shifting landscape of legal academia, the latest figures from the American Bar Association shed light on the outcomes of the 2023 bar exam. Amidst a slight uptick in the first-time pass rate, persistent racial disparities remain a cause for concern. According to the data unveiled on Monday, a commendable 79.18% of first-time takers …
Advancements and Inequalities: Insights from the 2023 Bar Exam Read More »
In a move to fortify protections for minors ensnared in criminal cases, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has urged the federal judiciary to institute a groundbreaking rule. This proposal would mandate the use of pseudonyms, rather than mere initials, when referencing child victims and witnesses in public court filings. Nicole Argentieri, acting assistant attorney …
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In a pivotal legal development, a federal judge has fine-tuned the scope of the U.S. government’s lawsuit implicating Walmart in the opioid crisis, offering a mixed bag of decisions. The ruling, delivered by Chief U.S. District Judge Colm Connolly in Delaware, marks a significant juncture in the contentious battle between the retail giant and the …
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In a resolution reached with New York’s Attorney General, Letitia James, Walgreens, the prominent pharmacy giant, has settled allegations of grossly inflating prices on various infant formula products. This comes in the wake of a nationwide shortage triggered by a recall initiated by Abbott Labs in early 2022. The settlement, disclosed recently, involves a $50,000 …
Walgreens Agrees to Resolution Over Inflated Infant Formula Prices Amid Crisis Read More »
In a legal gambit marked by presidential bravado, former U.S. President Donald Trump, the protagonist of numerous legal entanglements, has yet again summoned the courts to his defense. Trump, ensnared in the web of a hush money trial, has petitioned the New York judge presiding over his case to defer proceedings until the highest echelon …
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In a significant ruling, a federal appeals court has upheld a Texas law requiring pornography websites to verify the age of their users, despite striking down a provision mandating health warnings about their content. This decision comes as a culmination of a legal battle initiated by pornography producers against the law. The 2-1 verdict, handed …
Texas Law Mandating Age Verification for Online Adult Content Upheld by US Appeals Court Read More »
Amidst the ever-evolving landscape of digital currencies, Binance, the behemoth of cryptocurrency exchanges, finds itself entangled in a legal quagmire. A federal appeals court decision has breathed new life into a lawsuit brought forth by investors, alleging that Binance flouted U.S. securities laws by vending unregistered tokens that swiftly depreciated in value. In a unanimous …
Cryptocurrency Giant Binance Faces Investor Wrath in US Courtroom Read More »
Amidst escalating concerns over national security risks, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has underscored the necessity of a legislative mandate compelling ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, to divest its American operations. The DOJ’s stance, conveyed during a classified briefing to members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, emphasizes the imperative of …
U.S. DOJ Advocates for TikTok Divestment, Citing Strengthened Legal Grounds Read More »
In the ongoing saga surrounding SpaceX’s legal tussle with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), the aerospace company has taken a significant step. SpaceX has petitioned the full 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to reconsider a prior ruling that dismissed its request to retain its lawsuit against the NLRB’s structure in Texas, rather than …
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In a landmark decision, Alphabet’s tech giant Google has been denied its plea to dismiss a lawsuit filed by digital media advertising company, Inform. The ruling, issued by U.S. District Judge P. Kevin Castel, signifies a significant setback for Google, allowing Inform to proceed with its allegations of Google’s monopolistic control over the online video …
Court Ruling Upholds Lawsuit Against Google’s Monopolistic Practices Read More »
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