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A decision by the Commission of Fine Arts to approve a 24-karat gold commemorative coin bearing the image of Donald Trump is drawing mounting legal scrutiny and political backlash, with critics warning the move could violate longstanding federal law. The panel voted Thursday, March 19, 2026, to advance the coin’s design, reportedly based on a…
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A federal jury in San Francisco has found Elon Musk liable for securities fraud after determining that he made false statements on social media in 2022 that artificially depressed Twitter’s stock price, enabling him to attempt to renegotiate or potentially abandon his $44 billion acquisition of the company. The verdict, delivered on March 20, 2026,…
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A legal professional is cautioning the public about the serious and often irreversible consequences of reporting domestic violence incidents, explaining that once law enforcement is involved, the legal process may proceed regardless of a caller’s later intentions. Attorney Stephanie Lindsey, known online as @attorneystephanie, issued the warning in a widely circulated social media post, urging…
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A family law proceeding was abruptly paused when a judge called counsel into chambers following the introduction of a covert recording that appeared to implicate opposing counsel in a personal relationship with a client, according to an account shared by a trial attorney. The incident, described by family law attorney Lauren (known online as @lauren_thelawyer),…
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A Prince George’s County jury has returned an $18 million verdict in favor of Jamie White in a medical malpractice case alleging delayed surgical care led to the amputation of her leg. The verdict follows a nearly five-week trial centered on treatment White received at Prince George’s Hospital Center after a 2020 fall. White, then…
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A coalition of eight state attorneys general has filed a federal antitrust lawsuit seeking to block the proposed $6.2 billion merger between Nexstar Media Group and Tegna Inc., arguing the transaction would substantially lessen competition in local television markets. The complaint, led by Letitia James and Rob Bonta, was filed in the U.S. District Court…
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Attorney Stephanie Lindsey is raising awareness about the legal and financial risks associated with Medicaid estate recovery, cautioning families that failure to plan ahead could result in the loss of real property following long-term care placement. In a recent social media briefing, Lindsey emphasized that individuals with aging parents—particularly those who own homes outright—should take…
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Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments next month in a high-stakes case that could determine the fate of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians, as well as set precedent for more than 1.3 million people currently shielded from deportation under the humanitarian program. On…
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In a significant victory for federal employees and press freedom advocates, U.S. District Judge Royce C. Lamberth has directed the Trump administration to immediately reverse drastic cuts that had effectively dismantled large portions of the Voice of America (VOA), reinstating 1,042 of the broadcaster’s 1,147 employees who had been placed on administrative leave or sidelined…
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Two senior Democratic lawmakers on the congressional judiciary committees have formally referred Kristi Noem, recently fired Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), to the U.S. Department of Justice for a potential criminal investigation over alleged false statements made during congressional testimony. In a March 16 letter, Dick Durbin, ranking member of the…
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