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  • Mother Files Lawsuit After Daughter Drowns At Myrtle Beach resort

    After witnessing her older sister glide along the lazy river, 4-year-old Demi Williams yearned to join in. The lazy river loop at the Myrtle Beach resort stood at about three feet deep, just half a foot taller than Demi. Her mother, Destiny Morgan, consented to her toddler’s desire, then waited patiently for Demi’s return through…

  • US Appeals Court Split Over Florida Ban On Chinese Citizens Owning Property

    A divided U.S. appeals court on Friday heard arguments on whether to block a Florida law that prohibits Chinese citizens from owning homes or land in the state, a measure defended by Republican state officials as crucial to counteracting the influence of the Chinese Communist Party. A three-judge panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court…

  • Law Deans Balk At Course Uniformity Proposed By American Bar Association

    More than a third of U.S. law school deans oppose an American Bar Association proposal. They argue it tightens control over law schools and limits educators’ freedom. Seventy-six deans from accredited law schools, including NYU and Georgetown, signed a public comment. They warn that the proposed changes to the ABA’s accreditation standards could harm legal…

  • Lawyers Select 12 Jurors To Serve In Trump Hush-Money Case

    Jurors for Donald Trump’s historic criminal trial were chosen Thursday. They’ll decide his guilt over a hush-money payment to a porn star. Defense and prosecution lawyers will select alternate jurors. Opening statements may start Monday, according to Justice Juan Merchan. Earlier, a juror was dismissed for feeling intimidated by personal information made public. Another was…

  • Paying for Law School: Scholarships to Apply to in May 2024

    As the May scholarship deadlines rapidly approach and fresh opportunities arise, navigating the realm of financial aid can seem overwhelming. However, fear not, as we’re here to offer guidance. Especially for BIPOC and first-generation students, there are numerous resources available to alleviate the financial obstacles that may hinder their path to law school. At Barrier…

  • Court Backs Trans School Athlete In West Virginia Ban

    The Richmond, Virginia-based 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that a transgender middle-school girl in West Virginia can compete in her school’s girls’ track and cross-country teams. The court’s 2-1 decision blocked enforcement of a state law prohibiting transgender girls from playing on girls’ sports teams. U.S. Circuit Judge Toby Heytens, appointed by…

  • Conservative Judge Blasts Judiciary For ‘Forum Shaming’

    In a speech to the Midland County Bar Association, conservative federal appeals court judge James Ho criticized the U.S. Judicial Conference’s new judicial assignment policy. He argued it succumbed to political pressure and undermined judicial independence. Ho emphasized that judges should adhere to the law without bending rules to avoid criticism. He condemned the idea…

  • Dozens Of Jurors Rejected In Trump Trial As Impartial

    Dozens of potential jurors were dismissed from Donald Trump’s unprecedented criminal trial in New York due to concerns about impartiality. Trump faces accusations of falsifying business records to hide a hush-money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels just before the 2016 election, which he won. On the first day of proceedings, 60 out of 96…

  • Supreme Court Upholds Idaho Ban On Transgender Care For Minors

    The Supreme Court, with a conservative majority, on Monday allowed a Republican-backed law in Idaho, criminalizing gender-affirming care for transgender minors, to broadly take effect. This decision came after U.S. District Judge Lynn Winmill had blocked the law as unconstitutional. The court granted Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador’s request to narrow the preliminary injunction issued…

  • Apple Denies Violating Court Order In Epic Games Lawsuit

    On Friday, iPhone maker Apple (AAPL.O) denied violating a court order governing its App Store and urged a California federal judge, Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland, to reject a request by “Fortnite” developer Epic Games to hold it in contempt. Apple submitted its arguments in a filing to the court. In the filing, Apple criticized…