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  • Lawyer Who Tipped SEC Can’t Claim Whistleblower Award, Appeals Court Rules

    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…

  • Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown Threatens Legal Action Against Donald Trump Over Helicopter Claim

    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…

  • Law School Courses To Become More Uniform Under New ABA Accreditation Rule

    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…

  • USCIS Launches New Online Form to Support Family Unity for Noncitizen Relatives of U.S. Citizens

    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…

  • SCOTUS Won’t Allow LGBT Student Protection In Certain States

    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…

  • Legal Experts Question Feasibility of Trump’s Mass Deportation Pledge

    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…

  • Revised Class Action Lawsuit Accuses Simply Orange of Widespread PFAS Contamination, Expands Scope Nationwide

    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…

  • Disney Moves to Dismiss Widower’s Wrongful Death Lawsuit, Citing Disney+ Terms of Service

    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…

  • Detroit Judge’s Decision to Handcuff 15-Year-Old for Falling Asleep in Court Sparks Legal Debate

    Legal experts and community members are raising concerns after a 15-year-old Detroit girl was handcuffed and removed from a courtroom for falling asleep during a legal education session. The incident, which occurred on Aug. 12 in 36th District Court, has sparked debate regarding judicial discretion and the treatment of minors within the legal system. The…

  • Palestinian-American Activists Sue U.S. Attorney General Over Alleged Wrongful Placement on Terrorism Watchlist

    The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) filed a lawsuit on Monday against U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland and other federal officials, alleging that two Palestinian-American activists were wrongfully placed on a terrorism watchlist due to their advocacy and activism against Israeli military actions. The suit claims the placement was politically motivated and violated the activists’…