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In a pivotal decision, a U.S. appeals court reinstated two Arizona election-security laws, setting the stage for stricter voter regulations ahead of the upcoming presidential election. The ruling, delivered by a divided panel from the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, allows Arizona counties to revoke the registrations of individuals who have moved out of state …

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In a rare and bold move, the U.S. judiciary has referred former Alaska judge Joshua Kindred to Congress for potential impeachment, despite his resignation. The referral, revealed in documents made public, stems from Kindred’s alleged severe sexual misconduct, deemed so egregious by the judiciary that a simple resignation wasn’t considered enough. Appointed in 2020 under …

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced its intention to seek sanctions against Elon Musk for failing to appear for a court-ordered deposition related to the ongoing investigation of his $44 billion acquisition of Twitter, now called X. In a legal filing, the SEC stated that Musk, only hours before his scheduled testimony …

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In a high-stakes legal maneuver, a Johnson & Johnson subsidiary has filed for bankruptcy for the third time, aiming to push forward a proposed $10 billion settlement that could resolve more than 62,000 lawsuits. These lawsuits allege that the company’s talc-based baby powder, contaminated with asbestos, caused ovarian cancer and other health issues. J&J continues …

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Mark Esper, once U.S. Secretary of Defense under Donald Trump and now an outspoken critic of the former president, has joined the law firm Squire Patton Boggs as a senior adviser. Known for his candid departure from Trump’s administration, Esper’s latest move aligns him with a firm keenly focused on addressing escalating national security concerns …

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In a chilling case that highlights the rising danger facing federal judges, a 76-year-old Alaska man stands accused of sending more than 465 violent and racist messages targeting U.S. Supreme Court justices and their families. The man, Panos Anastasiou, allegedly began his barrage of threats in March 2023, escalating in tone by January 2024. His …

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Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, is preparing to name a legal representative in Brazil “very soon,” according to the company’s lawyers. This step is critical as X faces mounting pressure from Brazil’s Supreme Court after being suspended in August due to concerns over the spread of hate speech. The platform’s compliance efforts come after …

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Harvard Law School’s incoming class saw a notable shift this year, with the percentage of students of color dropping from 51% to 43%. This decrease, detailed in new data, follows last year’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling banning race-conscious admissions policies, a decision resulting from cases against Harvard University and the University of North Carolina. The …

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California’s ambitious plan to revamp its bar exam hit a roadblock, as the state’s Supreme Court refused to greenlight the change scheduled for February. The court’s terse decision on Wednesday pointed to procedural missteps, sending the State Bar back to the drawing board. Until the Bar’s committee of examiners fully reviews and endorses the new …

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After four years of courtroom wrangling, a major legal battle between Google and privacy lawyers boils down to one critical issue—legal fees. The plaintiffs’ attorneys from major firms, including Boies Schiller Flexner, Morgan & Morgan, and Susman Godfrey, are pushing for a staggering $217 million in fees. This comes after securing a settlement that forces …

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