Trivia
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Per-Erik Muskos, a councillor in the small Swedish town of Overtornea, stirred controversy in 2017 with his proposal to allow municipal employees a one-hour paid break during the workday for sexual activity. Muskos believes that fostering better relationships among employees is worth the investment of time and resources. The proposal, which was part of a…
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On March 10, 1969, a significant chapter in American history unfolded as James Earl Ray pleaded guilty to the assassination of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. in Memphis, Tennessee. This pivotal moment marked a somber milestone in the ongoing struggle for equality and justice. Ray’s guilty plea, entered in a Memphis courtroom, shocked…
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On this day, March 6, we commemorate a pivotal moment in American history: the infamous ruling of Dred Scott v. Sandford in 1857. It was a legal battle that began as a quest for freedom but ended up shaping the course of the nation’s future. In 1846, Dred Scott, an enslaved Black man, and his…
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In some trivia information, we take a look specifically at the Presidents who were lawyers. Below we have created a list of presidents who worked as lawyers before they took the highest office. Here, you can find 27 of the United States who was the first lawyer to become President. John Adams Adams was the second president…
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Law school success doesn’t come easy. It takes hard work and determination to make it through this legal right of passage. The more you know starting law school will help you succeed from day one
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Former President Donald Trump has made headlines recently as he became the first US president to be charged with a crime. However, revelations about his family history shed light on past arrests involving his father, Fred Trump. 1927 Arrest: Ku Klux Klan Riot, New York City According to archived news reports, Fred Trump was arrested…
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The NFL faced legal scrutiny in 2021 over its concussion settlement, particularly regarding race-based dementia testing practices. A proposed deal filed in federal court at the time outlines the league’s agreement to discontinue race-based adjustments in dementia testing, following criticism that it unfairly affected Black retirees seeking compensation under the $1 billion concussion claims settlement.…
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Fourteen formerly incarcerated individuals are embarking on a transformative journey as small business owners, thanks to the collaborative efforts of ESO Ventures and Santa Clara County. In a groundbreaking initiative, ESO Ventures and Santa Clara County have joined forces to launch a 20-week-long incubator program designed to empower individuals with criminal records to develop and…
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Rochelle Ballantyne, a 26-year-old lawyer in New York, is driven to achieve the prestigious title of chess master – something no Black woman in the U.S. has done before. Her passion for the game was first kindled at age 8 by her late grandmother, who taught her chess to channel her high energy. “I started playing…
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In a heartwarming display of family legacy, Rebekah Coleman was recently sworn in as a judge in Michigan’s District Court by none other than her father, who also serves as a judge. The historic moment took place in 2021 when Coleman officially assumed the role of Judge in Michigan’s 32A District Court, where she will…
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