Prosecutors in the U.S. criminal tax case against Hunter Biden accused him of accepting payments from a Romanian businessman who sought to influence U.S. government agencies during a criminal probe in Romania. The U.S. Department of Justice made this allegation in a Wednesday filing in Los Angeles federal court, where Hunter Biden, the son of…
It is a foundational democratic tenet taught in every basic U.S. history course: the Constitution bars the government from endorsing an official religion or favoring one over others. However, two Republican-governed states, Louisiana and Oklahoma, have challenged the Constitution’s “establishment clause” with new laws. Louisiana now requires public schools to display the biblical Ten Commandments,…
Harvard University has sued Samsung Electronics in a Texas federal court, accusing the Korean tech giant of violating its patent rights related to chip manufacturing technology. Harvard’s lawsuit, filed on Monday, alleges that Samsung’s methods for manufacturing microprocessors and memory products infringe on two patents from Harvard chemistry professor Roy Gordon. Samsung’s spokespeople have not…
An appeals court on Tuesday examined whether President Joe Biden improperly addressed a “major question” reserved for Congress when he mandated a $15-per-hour minimum wage for workers on federal contracts. A three-judge panel from the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans heard the Biden administration’s appeal against a judge’s ruling that blocked…
On Thursday, a New York state appeals court rejected Donald Trump’s challenge to a gag order in his hush money criminal case. Trump, convicted in May on charges related to hush money paid to a porn star, cannot publicly comment on individual prosecutors and others involved in the case until Justice Juan Merchan sentences him…
On Thursday, a U.S. appeals court blocked the Federal Communications Commission’s efforts to reinstate landmark net neutrality rules. Broadband providers are likely to succeed in their legal challenge against these rules. In April, the FCC, voting along party lines, decided to reassume regulatory oversight of broadband internet and reinstate the open internet rules initially adopted…
California’s Golden Gate University School of Law will not be forced to reopen this fall—at least not yet. On Tuesday, a state judge in San Francisco dismissed a lawsuit brought by Golden Gate students and alumni seeking to stop its impending closure and denied their request for an injunction to keep the school open for…
Former U.S. Attorney General William Barr created security risks by deploying unprepared federal law enforcement officers to respond to racial justice protests near the White House in 2020, according to a Justice Department review released on Wednesday. The report highlights Barr’s actions in responding to protests in Washington following the police killing of George Floyd…
As we embrace the summer months, it’s the perfect time for aspiring law school applicants to dive into the task of crafting our personal statements. Whether you’re just starting out or fine-tuning your draft, understanding the key elements of a compelling personal statement is crucial. In today’s blog, let’s delve into some invaluable insights that…
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