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In their critical analysis of Trump v. Anderson, William Baude and Michael Stokes Paulsen argue that the U.S. Supreme Court mishandled a pivotal constitutional case with far-reaching implications. The case questioned whether Donald Trump, following the January 6 Capitol attack, was disqualified from the presidency under Section Three of the Fourteenth Amendment. The Court narrowly…
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The intersection of criminal convictions and the presidency has become a focal point of legal debates following Donald Trump’s felony convictions and subsequent assumption of the presidency. This unprecedented situation raises critical questions about constitutional law, the separation of powers, and the resilience of democratic institutions in the United States. Donald Trump’s felony convictions stem…
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Oswald K. Azumah[*] ABSTRACT “An inferior court which attempts to punish a contempt committed out of court is clearly a usurper trying to clothe itself with a jurisdiction its very nature or origin denies it; or is assuming an authority its very constitution bereft it of”—so says Kpegah J (as he then was) in Republic…
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Joe Biden had repeatedly denied that he was going to pardon his son Hunter for his gun and tax evasion convictions or commute what was shaping up to be a substantive prison sentence. On the Sunday evening after Thanksgiving – at a moment when the American public’s attention was decidedly elsewhere – he announced he had changed his…
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As we dive into personal statement season, I’m excited to share some insights on what makes a compelling narrative for those aiming to attend the top 14 law schools (T14). At Barrier Breakers, we’ve witnessed firsthand the power of a well-crafted personal statement, contributing to a 54% acceptance rate for our students at T14 schools.…
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A federal appeals court upheld an Indiana law on Wednesday that bans the use of puberty blockers and hormones for children under 18. The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a 2-1 decision, making Indiana one of numerous Republican-controlled states with similar laws. This ruling comes as the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to review…
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The State Bar of California plans to administer its own bar exam as early as February 2025, parting ways with the national attorney licensing test. On Thursday, the state bar’s board of trustees authorized officials to finalize and execute an $8.25 million, five-year contract with Kaplan Test Prep to develop bar exam questions. This decision…
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Elon Musk wants to dismiss a lawsuit by former Twitter shareholders who accused him of waiting too long in early 2022 to reveal his large ownership stake in the social media company, saying his delay was a mistake. In a late Wednesday night filing in Manhattan federal court, Musk argued that it is implausible to…
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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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New Orleans rapper BG, renowned for his early success with Cash Money Records in the 1990s as part of the Hot Boys, has been mandated by a recent court ruling to submit his future song lyrics for government approval. U.S. District Court Judge Susie Morgan’s decision on June 25, 2024, stemmed from BG’s supervised release…
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