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District Judge William Alsup in San Francisco issued a ruling on Friday disqualifying Elon Musk’s social media company X Corp’s longtime law firm from representing them in a lawsuit against Israeli data-scraping firm Bright Data Ltd. The lawsuit alleges Bright Data illegally copied content from X’s platform. Alsup stated the lawsuit closely resembles a separate…
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The federal judiciary is considering whether it needs new ethical guidance on hiring law clerks following controversy involving two judges who hired a clerk accused of racist conduct while at a conservative advocacy group. The clerk later secured a prestigious clerkship with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. The U.S. Judicial Conference, the judiciary’s policymaking…
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A U.S. judge in Florida on Monday dismissed the criminal case accusing Donald Trump of illegally retaining classified documents after leaving office. The judge, Aileen Cannon, appointed by Trump, ruled that Special Counsel Jack Smith, leading the prosecution, unlawfully took his role and lacked the authority to bring the case. The Justice Department announced it…
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A U.S. appeals court temporarily halted the Federal Communications Commission’s reinstatement of landmark net neutrality rules until August 5th. This decision comes as the court considers legal challenges from the broadband industry. The FCC, voting along party lines in April, decided to resume regulatory oversight of broadband internet and restore open internet rules revoked in…
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Lawyers who convinced a Delaware judge to nullify Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay package face high stakes. They are seeking a substantial legal fee: more than 29 million Tesla shares, valued at $7.74 billion as of Thursday’s market opening. Tesla and many investors believe the lawyers deserve far less than this amount for representing a…
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Considering law school? Whether you’re fresh out of undergrad or contemplating a career change, the decision can feel daunting, especially when surrounded by myths and misconceptions about the process. In this blog, I’ll dive into some common myths about law school, debunk them with real examples and data, and ultimately encourage you to pursue your…
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When applying to law school, it can be a bit overwhelming with all of the information and writing you have to do. Especially when it comes to the “Why Us” essay. You may wonder how you can perfect your essay to convince your first choice law school in accepting you to their program. In short,…
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Apple (AAPL.O) now faces a February 2026 trial in a $7 billion class action in California federal court. The lawsuit accuses the company of monopolizing the app market for its iPhones, alleging that this practice caused tens of millions of customers to pay higher prices. U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers set the date for…
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A New York federal judge has ordered Amazon.com (AMZN.O) to comply with a subpoena from a U.S. civil rights agency investigating claims that the online retailer discriminated against pregnant warehouse workers. U.S. District Judge Lorna Schofield in Manhattan late Thursday rejected Amazon’s claims that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) subpoena was too broad and…
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Liberal Democratic U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez introduced articles of impeachment against conservative U.S. Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito, her office announced on Wednesday. The effort has no chance of advancing in the Republican-controlled House of Representatives, as the House must vote to impeach and the Senate must then vote to convict to…
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