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When Mike Weirsky walked into a New Jersey convenience store in 2019, he had no idea that a simple purchase would catapult him into the national spotlight. Just months after finalizing his divorce, Weirsky, who had spent years struggling to find stable employment, won a staggering $273 million Mega Millions jackpot. The timing of his…
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A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has temporarily halted enforcement of an executive order issued by President Donald Trump that sought to penalize the law firm Perkins Coie by restricting its access to federal buildings and threatening government contracts for its clients. The ruling, issued Wednesday, March 12, 2025, by U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell,…
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Before Georgia’s Lake Lanier became a popular recreation site, a thriving Black community stood in its place. Oscarville, established in the late 1800s during Reconstruction, was a self-sufficient town where Black farmers, carpenters, blacksmiths, and bricklayers flourished despite the racial tensions of the era. Its economic success stood in stark contrast to the struggles of…
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In a move that has raised legal and political concerns, President Donald Trump announced the revocation of security clearances for several Democratic officials, including New York Attorney General Letitia James. The decision follows his earlier revocation of President Joe Biden’s security clearance and daily intelligence briefings, a move widely seen as political retribution. Letitia James…
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Joe Ligon was 83 when he was released from prison in 2021 after serving nearly seven decades for crimes he committed as a 15-year-old in 1953. When he was freed, he made headlines for his record-breaking sentence and his profound transformation. Ligon’s release, which occurred after Pennsylvania authorities granted him freedom, has prompted a larger…
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A man whose viral 2015 courtroom reunion with Judge Mindy Glazer is still remembered by many is back behind bars after allegedly committing a string of similar crimes. Recent robbery victims can breathe a sigh of relief after Miami Police arrested Arthur Nathaniel Booth, 58, in connection with multiple crimes, including the robbery of 85-year-old…
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Since Donald Trump assumed the presidency for his second term, his administration has rapidly rolled out sweeping immigration policies that have significantly altered the landscape of U.S. immigration. These changes, many of which were enacted within the first few days of his return to office, reflect the administration’s continued focus on strict immigration enforcement and…
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In February 2023, the United States Supreme Court heard Gonzalez v. Google, a pivotal case examining the extent of legal protections for internet platforms under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (CDA). This case centered on whether platforms like Google could be held liable for algorithmically recommending user-generated content that promotes terrorism. Background The…
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When navigating real estate transactions, it’s crucial to understand the distinctions between two common tools used by buyers and sellers: Rights of First Offer (ROFOs) and Rights of First Refusal (ROFRs). Both provide potential purchasers with the right to acquire an asset before it’s sold to others, but they function in fundamentally different ways, and…
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Marbury v. Madison (1803): The Case That Established Judicial Review and Shaped U.S. Legal Precedent
In 1803, a landmark U.S. Supreme Court case, Marbury v. Madison, established a crucial principle of American constitutional law: the power of judicial review. This case continues to shape the workings of the U.S. legal system today. To understand its importance, we must first look at the events that led up to the case, the…
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