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A Georgia judge struck down a series of new election rules pushed by Trump-aligned Republicans, delivering yet another legal setback to efforts aimed at altering the battleground state’s election procedures ahead of the crucial November 5 presidential contest. The judge, Thomas Cox, ruled that the proposed rules clashed with Georgia’s Election Code and overstepped legal …

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An impressive job market in 2023 did little to close long-standing racial and ethnic disparities in legal employment, according to fresh data from the National Association for Law Placement (NALP). While some progress was made, the gap between white and Latino law graduates grew compared to the previous year. The most striking disparities appeared in …

Opportunity, But Not for All: Gaps in Legal Hiring Persist Despite Strong Job Market Read More »

A legal showdown reached the U.S. Supreme Court as justices heard the appeal of a New York trucker who claims he was wrongfully fired after testing positive for THC—a compound he says shouldn’t have been in the CBD tincture he took for pain relief. Douglas Horn, who had relied on the tincture Dixie X after …

CBD Confusion Hits the Supreme Court: Trucker Battles Cannabis Firm Over Lost Job Read More »

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, will face lawsuits from U.S. states alleging that its platforms deliberately foster addictive behavior among teens, contributing to mental health issues. A federal judge in California ruled against Meta’s attempt to dismiss the claims, signaling a potential legal battle ahead. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, presiding over the …

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Jenner & Block has made a bold move, luring two top-tier bankruptcy partners from rival firm Mayer Brown. Doug Spelfogel, the co-leader of Mayer Brown’s New York restructuring arm, will now co-chair Jenner’s bankruptcy and restructuring practice. Spelfogel’s long-time colleague Derek Wright also jumps ship, joining Jenner’s Chicago office. Spelfogel’s shift signals a significant realignment …

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A controversial rule requiring hand-counting of ballots in Georgia’s upcoming Nov. 5 election has been temporarily blocked, disrupting efforts by Republican allies of Donald Trump to change the state’s election procedures. The new rule, passed on Sept. 20 by a conservative majority on the state’s election board, aimed to boost “security” but has sparked backlash …

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A federal judge has ordered Boeing and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to clarify how diversity and inclusion policies are shaping the selection of an independent monitor—a crucial step in finalizing Boeing’s plea deal to avoid trial. During a hearing, Judge Reed O’Connor pressed the DOJ and Boeing to submit detailed responses by October …

Boeing Faces Judge’s Scrutiny Over Diversity Policies in Monitor Selection Read More »

As the U.S. inches closer to the November 5 presidential election, courts in key battleground states are scrambling to accelerate legal proceedings that could determine the race’s outcome. With memories of contentious lawsuits from previous cycles still fresh, judges are putting fast-track measures in place to avoid protracted legal disputes that might delay results. Arizona …

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In a bold move, U.S. consumers are revamping their legal strategy against the iconic French luxury brand Hermes, aiming to convince a skeptical judge that the company unfairly requires buyers to spend significant amounts on other products before they can get their hands on the elusive Birkin bag. Three plaintiffs from California have filed a …

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Sean “Diddy” Combs finds himself at the center of controversy once again, with six new sexual abuse lawsuits emerging, including a shocking claim involving a minor. These civil suits, filed in New York federal court, come on the heels of recent criminal charges against the hip-hop mogul, who is accused of orchestrating a long-standing scheme …

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