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Viola Fletcher and Lessie Benningfield Randle, the last living survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, face a significant legal setback following the recent dismissal of their lawsuit against the city of Tulsa. The Oklahoma Supreme Court has declined to rehear the case, which was initially dismissed in June. The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, also…
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A federal judicial panel has rejected a misconduct complaint against two of the 13 judges who signed a letter in May announcing a boycott of hiring law clerks from Columbia University. The boycott was in response to the university’s handling of pro-Palestinian student demonstrations related to Israel’s war in Gaza. On August 12, the 11th…
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Music mogul and entrepreneur Sean “Diddy” Combs has been arrested in Manhattan following an indictment handed down by a grand jury on Monday eveningm Sept. 16. The New York Times reported the development, citing “a person familiar with the indictment,” though specific details of the charges remain undisclosed. Combs’ attorney, Marc Agnifilo, expressed disappointment with…
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The Supreme Court will have an opportunity to further erode the authority of federal regulatory agencies in a case involving the vape industry, following other major rulings. As the justices prepare for a new term featuring significant business-related questions, they will address these issues over a nine-month period beginning on October 7. This term will…
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The group that successfully convinced the Supreme Court to ban the use of race in college admissions will take the Naval Academy to trial on Monday, challenging an exemption that allows military academies to continue using affirmative action policies. This two-week trial before a federal judge in Baltimore is the first to result from lawsuits…
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Twelve-year-old Serenity Manigault has initiated a lawsuit against multiple businesses in Downtown Savannah, Georgia, following the tragic death of her father, Marine Tristen Manigault. The incident occurred on August 30, 2024, when Tristen Manigault was fatally wounded in a gunfire exchange while attempting to intervene in a fight. The police investigation into his murder remains…
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A federal judge in North Dakota, U.S. District Judge Daniel Traynor, on Friday rejected a request to recuse himself from a lawsuit involving current and former Columbia Law School faculty. The case concerns protests over the Dakota Access oil pipeline, and the recusal request followed a boycott by Traynor and 12 other judges against hiring…
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A 34-year-old woman from Broward County, Jalisa Hill, has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder following allegations that she conspired with her ex-boyfriend, Maurice Newson, to murder her grandparents. The case, which has garnered significant media attention, stems from the discovery of the elderly couple shot to death in their home. According to law…
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California attorneys will pay an additional $88 in licensing fees next year, representing a 17% increase over the current $510 fee. Governor Gavin Newsom signed the fee increase into law on Thursday. Although bar officials initially requested a $125 hike, the approved increase will help stabilize the financially struggling agency. Earlier this year, the State…
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In a significant legislative move, New Jersey has enhanced protections for immigrant workers who expose labor violations. Last week, Lt. Governor Tahesha Way signed a landmark law aimed at safeguarding these workers from retaliation by their employers. The new legislation imposes penalties of up to $10,000 on employers who disclose or threaten to disclose an…
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