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Wildfires Devastate Homes of Judges and Court Employees in Los Angeles
Massive Wildfires Destroy Homes and Displace Thousands At least 36 judges and employees from federal and state courts have lost their homes to the wildfires that have ravaged parts of Los Angeles, according to court officials. These homes are among the more than 12,000 structures destroyed or damaged during the nine-day disaster,…
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Rudy Giuliani Settles Defamation Case with Georgia Election Workers
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Here Are The Legal Risks for TikTok Users Considering VPNs After U.S. Ban
As the United States inches closer to a nationwide TikTok ban, legal experts are sounding the alarm for users tempted to bypass restrictions with Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). With TikTok boasting over…
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January 19 Looms for TikTok’s U.S. Ban Decision: This Is What We Know So Far
In a high-stakes legal showdown, TikTok appeared before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit on Monday to challenge a nationwide ban set to take effect on Jan. 19, 2025.…
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Supreme Court Lowers Burden of Proof for Employers in FLSA Exemption Cases
On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously that employers need only prove by a “preponderance of the evidence” that workers are exempt from overtime pay and other protections under the Fair…
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Marbury v. Madison (1803): The Case That Established Judicial Review and Shaped U.S. Legal Precedent
In 1803, a landmark U.S. Supreme Court case, Marbury v. Madison, established a crucial principle of American constitutional law: the power of judicial review. This case continues to shape the workings of…
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Today in Legal History: Martin Luther King Jr. Delivers Landmark ‘I Have a Dream’ Speech
On this day in history, August 28, 1963, civil rights leader Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech during the March on…
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Meet Shequeena McKenzie, The First Ever Black Female Judge in Her City
Shequeena McKenzie, a 28-year-old trailblazer, has shattered barriers by becoming the first Black female judge in McComb, Mississippi, marking a historic moment for the city. “It was a…
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Meet Danasia Neal: She Graduated Law School At 24, Passed the Bar While 39 Weeks Pregnant, Now She’s Helping Black Businesses!
Meet Danasia Neal, a trailblazing attorney who defied expectations by graduating law school at the age of 24 and passing the bar exam while 39 weeks pregnant. Now,…
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Swedish Politician Sparked Debate With A Wild Proposal for Paid Sex Breaks in the Workplace
Per-Erik Muskos, a councillor in the small Swedish town of Overtornea, stirred controversy in 2017 with his proposal to allow municipal employees a one-hour paid break during the…
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Today in History: James Earl Ray Pleads Guilty to Assassinating Martin Luther King Jr.
On March 10, 1969, a significant chapter in American history unfolded as James Earl Ray pleaded guilty to the assassination of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr.…
