Supreme Court justices seem doubtful of challenge to abortion pill 27-03-2024 09:10 NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Eva Temkin, a former FDA policy expert, about arguments at the Supreme Court regarding the abortion drug Mifepristone. Read more... |
A California judge has recommended that attorney John Eastman be disbarred and pay a $10,000 fine for his role in Donald Trump's legal efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Read more... |
Morning news brief 28-03-2024 09:08 Federal probe into Baltimore bridge collapse is in early stages. Ex-crypto king will be sentenced for defrauding FTX investors. Deal reached in lawsuit between Disney and Fla Gov. DeSantis' allies. Read more... |
Crypto-wunderkind Sam Bankman Fried, 32, is scheduled to be sentenced Thursday. He was found guilty of fraud after his company FTX swiftly collapsed in 2022 losing billions of dollars. Read more... |
Tunisia dispatch: landmark verdict in Chokri Belaïd assassination case sparks new hope for accountability 28-03-2024 01:23 After years of waiting, the Tunisian judiciary has delivered its verdict in the highly publicized case of the assassination of opposition figure Chokri Belaïd. The decision, rendered late on Tuesday night after lengthy deliberations, marks a pivotal moment in Tunisia’s quest for justice and accountability. Chokri Belaïd, a prominent left-wing political figure and vocal critic […] The post Tunisia dispatch: landmark verdict in Chokri Belaïd assassination case sparks new hope for accountability appeared first on JURIST - News. Read more... |
A California judge found that attorney John Eastman committed "exceptionally serious ethical violations" in his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election and recommended disbarment. Read more... |
US federal judge dismisses Pennsylvania lawmakers’ challenge to state automatic voter registration 27-03-2024 23:41 US District Judge Jennifer P. Wilson dismissed a lawsuit Tuesday against President Joe Biden and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro challenging several actions to boost voter registration. The case is in the US District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. The plaintiffs, consisting of 27 Republican Pennsylvania lawmakers, challenged a 2021 Biden executive order and […] The post US federal judge dismisses Pennsylvania lawmakers’ challenge to state automatic voter registration appeared first on JURIST - News. Read more... |
Freshfields the Latest to Move to 4 Days in US Offices 27-03-2024 23:20 U.S. partners, associates, legal assistants and other fee earners at Freshfields will be expected to work at least four days in the office each week, beginning May 1. Read more... |
An appeals court says 'undated' Pennsylvania ballots don't count 27-03-2024 23:05 A federal appeals panel says mailed ballots arriving on time but in envelopes without dates handwritten by Pennsylvania voters shouldn't be counted. This case is expected to reach the Supreme Court. Read more... |
Lewis Brisbois Attempts Revamp After Mass Defections, Email Scandal 27-03-2024 22:52 The firm has shaken up its C-suite, revamped its staffing ratio, and installed new management software. It succeeded in luring back one client that had publicly severed the relationship after the release of emails containing derogatory language from former employment practice leaders. Read more... |
Corporate practitioners say there's been no signs that there will be any significant corporate exodus from Delaware in the near future. Read more... |
Legal experts are calling for reforms to the insurrection act 27-03-2024 20:52 Legal experts are calling on Congress to put new restrictions on a president's power to deploy troops on American soil. Read more... |
After Mass Exodus, FisherBroyles Charts Plan for Rapid Growth 27-03-2024 20:46 After revenue and profits grew in 2023, the firm wants to reach a goal to add enough new partners to exceed last year's head count of almost 300 lawyers, despite the mass exit in early 2024. Read more... |
Aaron Dyer is a former federal prosecutor who has represented celebrities, entrepreneurs and companies in government investigations. Read more... |
When the text of the Constitution "does not tell us the answer...we usually look to history," Justice Brett Kavanaugh said. "We might not like it, but unless we're just making it up, I don't know where else we're going to look." Read more... |
Virginia governor vetoes 30 bills concerning gun regulation 27-03-2024 20:35 Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed 30 pieces of legislation Tuesday related to the state regulation of guns. Though all related to guns, the vetoed bills ranged in topic, from criminalizing the dealing of guns near primary schools to requiring fingerprinting for a concealed weapons permit. In a press release, Youngkin stated that these laws “would punish […] The post Virginia governor vetoes 30 bills concerning gun regulation appeared first on JURIST - News. Read more... |
Need to Do More with Less? Focus on CRM Success 27-03-2024 20:11 In this era of more with less, marketers desperately need tools to fill in the gaps between more and less. One potential tool should be the firm's customer relationship management software. Read more... |
New Zealand alleges Chinese state-sponsored group conducted cyberattacks on parliament in 2021 27-03-2024 19:43 New Zealand’s government expressed concerns Tuesday about China’s alleged involvement in a cyberattack that targeted New Zealand’s parliament. According to New Zealand’s intelligence agency, the Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB), the cyberattack dates back to August 2021 when the National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) discovered that the networks of both the Parliamentary Council Office and […] The post New Zealand alleges Chinese state-sponsored group conducted cyberattacks on parliament in 2021 appeared first on JURIST - News. Read more... |
Former Everlaw Legal Chief Takes Top Lawyer Role at Zendesk 27-03-2024 19:41 "I'm excited to work alongside a team that values innovation, teamwork, and above all—connections," newly appointed Zendesk Chief Legal Officer Shana Simmons wrote on LinkedIn. Read more... |
US appeals court upholds preliminary injunction preventing enforcement of Texas immigration law SB4 pending litigation 27-03-2024 17:29 A three-judge panel of the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled Tuesday that a controversial Texas law, Senate Bill (SB) 4, will remain on hold as litigation continues. SB4, the controversial Texas law that is the subject of this continued litigation, was originally signed into law in December 2023. If enforced, it would […] The post US appeals court upholds preliminary injunction preventing enforcement of Texas immigration law SB4 pending litigation appeared first on JURIST - News. Read more... |
The newly public entity trading as Digital World saw its stock price jump 15% on Tuesday, providing a $4.5 billion valuation for Trump's stake. Read more... |
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed a lawsuit Tuesday challenging an Ohio ban on gender-affirming health care for transgender minors. The organization filed the suit along with the ACLU of Ohio and Goodwin, a global law firm, on behalf of two families whose children are at risk of losing access to such care. The ACLU […] The post Ohio families file lawsuit against state ban on gender-affirming health care appeared first on JURIST - News. Read more... |
The UN’s International Organization for Migration (IOM) revealed in a report on Tuesday that 8,542 people died or disappeared during migration in 2023. This represents a 20 percent increase in migrant deaths compared to 2022. More than one-third of migrants come from countries in conflict or with large refugee populations. The report stated that at […] The post UN migration agency reports 8,542 died or disappeared during migration in 2023 appeared first on JURIST - News. Read more... |
Law enforcement agents raid homes linked to Sean 'Diddy' Combs 27-03-2024 09:10 Two properties belonging to hip hop executive Sean "Diddy" Combs were searched by federal agents this week. What do we know about the investigation? Read more... |
Morning news brief 27-03-2024 09:10 Six people are presumed dead after the Baltimore bridge collapse. Gaza officials say 12 people drowned trying to get aid dropped aid. Federal agents raided two homes belonging to Sean "Diddy" Combs. Read more... |