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In a significant legal blow to the National Rifle Association (NRA), a jury ruled in favor of the New York Attorney General’s Office, finding that the organization mismanaged charitable funds.
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Dartmouth College, Rice University, Northwestern University, and Vanderbilt University have collectively agreed to pay $166 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging collusion to restrict financial aid for admitted students. The lawsuit, initiated by eight former students in 2022, accused 17 elite universities, including most Ivy League members, of employing a shared methodology to assess…
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GOP Presidential frontrunner Donald Trump has expressed his support for IVF treatment, aligning himself with a growing faction of Republicans seeking to distance themselves from a controversial Alabama court ruling.
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The trial of Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the weapons handler on the set of the movie “Rust,” began with intense scrutiny over the tragic death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Prosecutors painted Gutierrez-Reed as negligent, arguing that her carelessness in handling firearms led to the fatal incident. They highlighted instances of unprofessional behavior, alleging that she left guns…
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Following a recent ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court, at least three in vitro fertilization (IVF) providers in the state have ceased operations, sparking concerns about the future of reproductive access. The court’s decision, dominated by Republican-elected judges, defined frozen embryos as children, creating legal uncertainties surrounding their storage, transport, and use. The University of…
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A Texas judge sided with Barbers Hill Independent School District, ruling that the school did not discriminate against Darryl George, an 18-year-old black student, for his dreadlocks. Last August, George was suspended for violating the school’s dress code, sparking a legal battle. The judge’s decision came after several hours of testimony, stating that the school…
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The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees that an individual cannot be compelled by the government to provide incriminating information about herself – the so-called “right to remain silent.”
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A federal appeals court overturned a staggering $1 billion verdict against Cox Communications, calling for a fresh trial to determine the appropriate damages for illegal downloads facilitated by its customers.
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Jury selection is underway in the trial of armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed for the tragic shooting incident that took the life of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in 2021.
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The Supreme Court’s recent decision to decline reviewing a challenge to a Virginia high school’s “race-neutral” admissions policy has reignited debates surrounding affirmative action, particularly in the wake of landmark rulings.
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