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The U.S. Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling, penned by Justice Sonia Sotomayor, grants Macquarie Infrastructure a victory, barring shareholders from suing for fraud solely based on a breach of disclosure rules. The case centered on allegations that Macquarie failed to divulge the risk posed by an international phasing out of high-sulfur fuel oil from 2016 to…
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California state bar prosecutors are opposing John Eastman’s attempt to regain his law license, despite his plea citing financial concerns. Eastman, formerly a lawyer for Donald Trump, faces disbarment due to his role in challenging the 2020 election results. His actions, deemed unethical by a State Bar Court judge, led to automatic deactivation of his…
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As we emerge into National Deaf History Month, we want to be inclusive and representative of all law school applicants. While there are not many mainstream resources readily made available for hearing-impaired students going to law school, we are here to highlight the few that are. Statistics are challenging to locate as well, but deaf…
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Sam Bankman-Fried, convicted of defrauding customers of the now-bankrupt FTX cryptocurrency exchange he founded, has appealed his conviction and 25-year prison sentence. Defense lawyer Marc Mukasey announced the appeal during Bankman-Fried’s sentencing hearing. Prosecutors labeled the case one of the largest financial frauds in U.S. history. Bankman-Fried’s appeal could be lengthy, with his legal team…
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For many applicants, the waiting period for law school admissions is riddled with uncertainty. Questions like, “Was I admitted? Was I denied? Am I waitlisted?” can linger, causing anxiety. If you’re in this boat, fret not. Here’s a breakdown of what to do during this nerve-wracking time. Here are some actionable tips for applicants grappling…
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A New York appeals judge denied Donald Trump’s third attempt this week to delay his April 15 trial. Trump’s lawyer argued for a delay because the judge overseeing the case hadn’t ruled on their request for him to step down. The lawyer also contended that the judge erred in refusing to bar prosecutors from presenting…
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On Wednesday, federal prosecutors requested a postponement of New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez and his wife’s corruption trial by at least two months. This plea came after Nadine Menendez’s legal team revealed her urgent medical condition necessitating surgery. In a letter to U.S. District Judge Sidney Stein, prosecutors urged for a rescheduling from the original…
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Families of the victims from two tragic Boeing 737 MAX crashes are intensifying their calls for criminal prosecution against the aerospace company following a mid-air incident in January that exposed persisting safety concerns. Representatives of the victims are set to meet with U.S. Justice Department officials to assert that Boeing breached a 2021 agreement with…
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The parents of a Michigan teenager who fatally shot four students have been sentenced to 10 to 15 years in prison, marking a landmark case in the realm of school shootings in the United States. James and Jennifer Crumbley, whose son Ethan was convicted of the 2021 Oxford High School shooting, appeared together for the…
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Arizona’s highest court has resurrected a law from 1864 that effectively prohibits abortion in nearly all circumstances, further diminishing reproductive rights in a state where abortion was already restricted after 15 weeks of pregnancy. In a 4-2 decision, the Arizona Supreme Court sided with an anti-abortion obstetrician and a county prosecutor who defended the law…
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