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Illinois Lawsuit Tests Limits of Employer Use of Pending Criminal Charges in Hiring Decisions
A lawsuit filed in Illinois is poised to test the boundaries of how employers may lawfully consider pending criminal charges when making hiring decisions, with potential implications for compliance under state civil rights law. The plaintiff, Courtney McElrath-Bey, has brought suit against Target, alleging that the company violated the Illinois Human Rights…
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Legal Experts Raise Alarm as USCIS Issues Court Notices to Applicants with Pending Immigration Cases
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Former Iran Detainee Warns of Dire Conditions for Americans Held in Notorious Evin Prison
A former U.S. detainee who spent years in Iran’s Evin Prison has issued a stark warning about the treatment and safety of at least four Americans currently believed to be held by…
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Legal Storm Brews Trump Commemorative Coin Despite Federal Law Prohibiting Living Presidents From Appearing on Currency
A decision by the Commission of Fine Arts to approve a 24-karat gold commemorative coin bearing the image of Donald Trump is drawing mounting legal scrutiny and political backlash, with critics warning…
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Elon Musk Found Liable for Defrauding Twitter Shareholders in $44 Billion Takeover
A federal jury in San Francisco has found Elon Musk liable for securities fraud after determining that he made false statements on social media in 2022 that artificially depressed Twitter’s stock price,…
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U.K. Fines U.S.-Based Firm 4chan $700K Over Child Safety Violations, Platform Pushes Back on Jurisdiction
A growing transatlantic legal clash over online regulation is unfolding after the United Kingdom fined U.S.-based message board 4chan nearly $700,000 for failing to prevent children from accessing pornographic content U.K. regulators…
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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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How Ukraine’s Sitcom President Became the Real One
Before he became the wartime leader seen daily in global headlines, Volodymyr Zelenskyy was a comedian whose biggest role was pretending to be president on TV. Then, in…
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This Really Happened: Woman Dialed 911 To Report Dealer For Selling Her Bad Meth
In the archives of bizarre legal moments, few top the case of Sarah Harris v. Common Sense. This oddball episode from January 2024 made headlines after the then-34-year-old…
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Karine Jean-Pierre Declares Independence And Slams Democrats In Forthcoming Book
Former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has officially severed ties with the Democratic Party, announcing her new independent political affiliation ahead of the release of her upcoming…
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Could This Interview Be The Reason Elon Musk Stepped Down From DOGE Role?
A tense exchange during a CBS News interview with David Pogue appears to have triggered Elon Musk’s resignation from his post as Director of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in…
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Attorney Stephanie R. Lindsey Explains Why Breaking Up a School Fight Could Lead To Suspension Or Criminal Charges
Georgia-based attorney Stephanie R. Lindsey, Esq., has issued a strong advisory to parents: under current school policies, students can face suspension—even for trying to break up a fight.…
