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Former U.S. Bankruptcy Judge David Jones must attend ethics instruction as a sanction for engaging in an off-the-record discussion with his romantic partner’s former law firm, ruled Chief Bankruptcy Judge Eduardo Rodriguez on Friday. Rodriguez determined that Jones violated judicial policy by participating in a July 18 interview with members of the Jackson Walker law…
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Five individuals, including two doctors and the personal assistant of late actor Matthew Perry, have been charged in connection with his death from a ketamine overdose last year, according to U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada. The charges highlight serious allegations involving the unlawful distribution of a controlled substance that resulted in the death of the former…
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A corporate attorney who alerted the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to possible fraud within his company was rightly denied eligibility for a whistleblower award, according to a ruling unsealed on Friday by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. The court determined that the attorney, whose identity remains confidential, did not…
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Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown is considering legal action against Donald Trump following a story the former president told about an alleged near-death helicopter ride involving Brown. The former mayor firmly denies ever being in a helicopter with Trump and expressed frustration over the fabricated account, suggesting it was part of a broader attempt…
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Law schools will soon need to establish “minimum learning outcomes” for every class and ensure consistency across all sections of required courses. On Friday, the American Bar Association’s Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar adopted changes to its student learning outcomes standards, aiming to clarify the obligations of law…
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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a significant update aimed at keeping families together. Starting Aug. 19, 2024, USCIS will begin accepting applications through its newly released Form I-131F, available exclusively online. This form is designed specifically for noncitizen spouses and step-children of U.S. citizens seeking parole in place, a process that…
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The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday refused to allow President Joe Biden’s administration to enforce a crucial part of a new rule designed to protect LGBT students from discrimination in schools and colleges based on gender identity. Ten Republican-led states had challenged this rule. The justices denied the administration’s request to partially lift lower court…
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Donald Trump’s vow to deport millions of undocumented immigrants if re-elected has reignited a legal and logistical debate over the practicality and legality of such a sweeping enforcement action. Despite promises to target up to a million individuals as a starting point, legal experts and policy analysts warn that the challenges associated with mass deportations…
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A class action lawsuit against The Coca-Cola Company and its subsidiary, Simply Orange Juice Co., has been significantly revised and expanded. The amended complaint, filed by Joseph Lurenz in a New York federal court on July 9, alleges that all Simply Orange juice products contain harmful per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever…
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Disney is attempting to have a wrongful death lawsuit filed by a widower dismissed, arguing that his prior agreement to Disney+ terms of service requires the matter to be resolved through arbitration rather than litigation. The case involves Jeffrey J. Piccolo, who sued Disney Parks and Resorts in February 2024 following the death of his…
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