The recent Supreme Court case, Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, marked a significant turning point in the legal landscape surrounding abortion rights in the United States. Justice Alito, in justifying the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, emphasized a return to democratic principles, arguing that the issue of abortion…
Sophia M. Hunt, a doctoral student at Stanford University and Juris Doctor candidate at Harvard Law School, has been elected as the 138th president of the Harvard Law Review. Hunt, succeeding Apsara A. Iyer, brings a wealth of interdisciplinary knowledge and a commitment to insightful legal scholarship to her new role. Hunt, a graduate of…
At just 34 years old and only six months into his tenure, Judge Scott McAfee has found himself presiding over the trial of a former US president. The Georgia election interference prosecution of Donald Trump and 18 alleged co-conspirators is by far the most legally – and logistically – complex out of four blockbuster cases…
A woman, Malia Ashad, has filed a federal lawsuit against several sheriff’s deputies, accusing them of assaulting her while she was hospitalized and awaiting a CT scan at the Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center in California. According to the lawsuit filed on February 1, 2022, Ashad was already injured when deputies allegedly punched her…
Celebrity life may seem like a glamorous world of red carpets and luxury, but it often comes with its fair share of legal battles. From privacy infringements to contractual disputes, here are ten of the most famous legal sagas involving some popular celebs over the years. Prince Harry secured a victory against Mirror Group Newspapers,…
Megan Thee Stallion Used The Line ‘Megan’s Law’ In A Diss Track And Triggered A Storm On Social Media. This Is Why! Not long ago, American rapper Megan Thee Stallion sparked controversy with her diss track “HISS,” igniting a fierce debate on social media due to its explicit reference to “Megan’s Law”. The mention of…
Kyra Harris Bolden has etched her name in history as the first Black woman appointed to the Michigan Supreme Court. Recently sworn in by Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Bolden, at 34, succeeds Justice Bridget Mary McCormack, marking a significant milestone in Michigan’s legal landscape. Bolden draws motivation from her family’s tragic history; her great-grandfather was lynched…
Renowned rapper Young Thug is currently facing charges under Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). This law, originally designed to combat organized crime, is being applied broadly in this case, alleging that Young Thug’s label, Young Stoner Life (YSL), serves as a cover for the violent street gang Young Slime Life. Charges and…
Former President Donald Trump and 18 co-defendants are facing various criminal charges in the Georgia 2020 election subversion case, with a common thread tying their alleged misconduct together: the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). This state law, commonly referred to as RICO, shares similarities with its federal counterpart and enables prosecutors to encompass…