George Nyavor
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Rochelle Ballantyne, a 26-year-old lawyer in New York, is driven to achieve the prestigious title of chess master – something no Black woman in the U.S. has done before. Her passion for the game was first kindled at age 8 by her late grandmother, who taught her chess to channel her high energy. “I started playing…
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On February 13, 2024, Nebraska’s Governor signed Legislative Bill 308, which enacts additional consumer protections for consumers in the state. It is similar to another genetic information law passed by Montana last year. The law takes effect July 17, 2024 (90 days after the legislature adjourns on April 18, 2024). Covered Businesses The law applies to direct-to-consumer genetic…
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Sean “Diddy” Combs has vehemently denied allegations of rape made against him by a woman identified only as Jane Doe, stating that the lawsuit filed against him infringes upon his constitutional rights due to the potential loss of crucial evidence after over 20 years. In a legal response filed in the Southern District of New…
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In the wake of Justice John Harlan’s famous dissent in Plessy v Ferguson, wherein he coined the phrase “color blind,” the issue of affirmative action has been at the forefront of legal debates in the United States. The concept of affirmative action, particularly in government programs and educational institutions, has prompted a series of landmark…
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Introduction In a legal battle that spanned years, one woman’s fight for justice shed light on the complexities of municipal liability and road maintenance standards. This case study delves into the journey of Patrizia, who sought recourse after a tragic accident on snow-covered roads in Milton, Ontario. Background Patrizia’s ordeal began on a snowy April…
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Attorney Nicole Fegan, who represents a member of the Young Slime Life (YSL) organization, finds herself entangled in legal troubles of her own. As the RICO case against YSL unfolds, Fegan faces serious allegations related to her involvement with a suspect in a shooting case. The incident in question occurred on September 27, 2022, when…
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No matter where you attend law school, there are particular subjects that everyone studies their first year: constitutional law, civil procedure, criminal law, torts, contracts, property law, and legal methodology. In these courses there are certain classic cases so well known, so fundamental and precedent-setting, that learning them is a rite of passage. That’s why…
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The U.S. Supreme Court is often hailed as the pinnacle of justice, but even its esteemed justices are not immune to errors. While many of their decisions are lauded for promoting equality and protecting individual rights, others have left a stain on the annals of legal history. From upholding racial segregation to restricting civil rights,…
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In the midst of Young Thug’s ongoing YSL RICO Trial, a startling revelation emerged on Tuesday, Feb. 20 as a recorded 911 call from 2013 implicated the rapper as the alleged gunman in a shooting incident. As the trial entered its 32nd day, the prosecution presented the crucial piece of evidence—a 911 call made on…
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John Cheeks, a resident of Washington, D.C., is taking legal action against Powerball, alleging that the lottery owes him a staggering $340 million due to erroneous winning numbers posted on the game’s website. The 60-year-old asserts that he purchased a ticket for the January 7 drawing in 2023 and was initially led to believe he…
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