George Nyavor
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Elissa Best, known as the rockstar attorney and founder of Best Law, is shaking up the legal world with her unique approach to practicing law. At just 20 years old, Elissa attended Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, making her one of the youngest students to graduate from her law school. After graduation, Elissa embarked…
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A major crackdown on drug trafficking has resulted in 41 individuals charged in connection with a sprawling indictment that implicates the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) in smuggling operations spanning across the Houston and Galveston areas. The indictment, consisting of 50 counts, alleges the trafficking of cocaine, fentanyl, heroin, and methamphetamine from Mexico into the…
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In a pivotal legal battle with profound implications, the U.S. Supreme Court heard nearly two hours of oral arguments on Tuesday regarding a case seeking to ban the FDA-approved abortion drug, mifepristone. The majority of justices expressed skepticism toward the arguments presented by the plaintiffs, the Alliance For Hippocratic Medicine, suggesting potential implications for Black…
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Suspended Shelby County Judge Melissa Boyd has opted to resign from her position amid ongoing legal troubles. Boyd’s decision comes as she faces criminal charges and a revoked bond, marking the latest development in a tumultuous journey that began with her suspension last year over alleged drug use. The resignation letter, submitted by one of…
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The Texas Second Court of Appeals has made a significant ruling, overturning the conviction of Crystal Mason for illegal voting during the 2016 election. Mason, who was previously sentenced to five years in prison, was acquitted of the felony voting charge by the Tarrant County-based court. This decision marks a pivotal moment in a legal…
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In a new development, Judge Juan Merchan has broadened the gag order in the hush money trial involving former President Donald Trump. This decision comes on the heels of Trump’s recent personal attacks directed at the daughter of the presiding judge, raising concerns about impartiality in the upcoming trial. Under the extended order, Trump is…
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Peruvian Citizen Extradited To The U.S. For Operating Fraudulent Call Center Targeting U.S. Citizens
Jose Alejandro Zuñiga Cano, a resident of Lima, Peru, faced his first court appearance March 29 in Miami federal court following his extradition to the United States. The 40-year-old stands accused of orchestrating a large-scale fraud and extortion scheme involving Peruvian call centers that preyed on Spanish-speaking individuals in the United States. Zuñiga’s arrest on…
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In the inaugural installment of “Cases in Brief” two years ago, Harvard Law Professor Dehlia Umunna delves into the landmark case Powell v. Alabama (1932), famously known as the “Scottsboro Boys” case. This pivotal case marked the U.S. Supreme Court’s seminal ruling, establishing defendants’ rights to adequate legal representation in capital cases under the 14th…
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The NAACP Legal Defense Fund, along with a private Alabama law firm, Quinn, Connor, Weaver, Davis & Rouco, has filed a lawsuit against the town of Newbern, Alabama, alleging decades-long violations of residents’ voting rights. The lawsuit targets the town’s former mayor, Haywood “Woody” Stokes, and the all-white council board for allegedly manipulating the political…
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In a significant move to bolster national cybersecurity, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) unveiled a set of proposed rules on breach reporting requirements on March 27, 2024. The proposed rules, mandated by the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022 (CIRCIA), are poised to introduce stricter guidelines for reporting cyber incidents…
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