George Nyavor
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A federal judge appointed by former President Donald Trump has resigned from his lifetime position in Alaska following a damning investigative report that uncovered serious misconduct. Judge Joshua Kindred, appointed in 2020, stepped down after a Judicial Council investigation revealed he had lied about engaging in “sexual contact” with a former law clerk and made…
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The National Urban League recently celebrated the exceptional achievements of Faith Jenkins, an attorney, legal commentator, and media personality, during the 30th Anniversary of the Essence Festival of Culture. Jenkins, best known for presiding over the TV show “Divorce Court,” was honored at the Women in Harmony Awards Luncheon, alongside three other influential Black women:…
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Support for legal abortion has surged following the Supreme Court’s decision to eliminate federal protections, according to a new poll. The findings indicate a growing opposition to strict abortion bans and increased backing for abortion access. The poll, conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, reveals that approximately 60% of Americans believe…
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Karen Read’s legal saga may take a complex turn following a mistrial declaration by the judge, leaving unanswered questions about potential retrial charges after a divided jury’s decision. In a dramatic development, TMZ reports that the jury’s vote on second-degree murder was a unanimous 12-0 in favor of acquittal, while they were also united in…
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In a pivotal decision, the Wisconsin Supreme Court has overturned a previous ruling and reinstated the use of secure ballot drop boxes for the upcoming 2024 US elections. This reversal comes after a contentious 2022 decision by the court’s former conservative majority, which had banned the use of drop boxes for returning absentee ballots. The…
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In a pivotal November election, California voters will weigh in on a diverse array of statewide ballot measures that could reshape the legal landscape across several critical issues. Among the ten measures finalized by the California secretary of state, two stand out for their potential to impact fundamental rights and societal norms. The first seeks…
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In a significant legal development, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit overturned a previous ruling that had dismissed a lawsuit filed by students defrauded by a fake university orchestrated by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The decision, issued on June 25, now allows Teja Ravi and other affected students to pursue legal…
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Bernice A. King, renowned civil rights advocate and daughter of Martin Luther King Jr., has been appointed as the honorary chair of a groundbreaking initiative within the New England Legal Foundation. Named the Equalizer Institute, this innovative segment aims to bridge the gap between minority entrepreneurs and legal resources, effectively launching a new paradigm in…
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Spencer Fane, once a regional law firm in the Midwest, has significantly bolstered its revenue and partner profitability in recent years. According to the latest rankings from the American Lawyer, Spencer Fane has surged to No. 142 among the nation’s top-grossing firms, reporting $266.8 million in revenue for 2023. This marks a remarkable 139% increase…
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An Iranian-born Norwegian man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after being found guilty of terrorism in connection with a 2022 attack on an LGBTQ+ festival in Oslo. The Oslo District Court delivered its verdict on Thursday, ruling that the man, identified as Zaniar Matapour, carried out a shooting spree that resulted in…
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