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fromSlate Magazine
2 months agoThese Law Firms Should Sue Trump for Racketeering From the Oval Office
Trump openly acknowledges his criminal behavior in a recent interview, highlighting his use of extortion.
Civil RICO can hold Trump accountable for these actions without requiring criminal prosecution.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 months agoThese Law Firms Should Sue Trump for Racketeering From the Oval Office
Trump openly acknowledges his criminal behavior in a recent interview, highlighting his use of extortion.
Civil RICO can hold Trump accountable for these actions without requiring criminal prosecution.
fromAbove the Law
1 month agoMorning Docket: 06.25.25 - Above the Law
DOJ's suit against all Maryland judges signals a bold approach to judicial accountability.
Court ruling affirms fair use for copyrighted content in AI training, reshaping intellectual property debates.
Judiciary's PACER cybersecurity warnings highlight failures in modernization despite high fees.
Law firms face scrutiny for ethical lapses in copying court briefs filled with rejected arguments.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month agoLouisiana lawmakers pass bill targeting out-of-state doctors who prescribe and mail abortion pills
Louisiana lawmakers approved legislation targeting out-of-state providers of abortion pills, increasing legal repercussions for their involvement.
The bill expands the scope of liability for individuals and entities participating in abortion-related activities.
fromNews 12 - Default
1 month ago'He stole our lives': Disbarred attorney convicted of stealing deeds of 11 Brooklyn properties
"He stole our lives," said Clotilde "Wendy" Sawadogo, deed theft victim. "We were no longer happy in our house. We were feeling like strangers in our own homes."
NYC real estate
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months agoHow falsehoods drove Trump's immigration crackdown in his first 100 days
Trump invoked archaic immigration laws and challenged judges in his first 100 days.
He falsely portrayed immigrants as an invasion linked to crime rates.
The use of national security to bypass judicial review differs from previous administrations.
fromIrish Independent
3 months agoFirms in court over river pollution that threatened fish and sensitive habitats
The court's decision highlights the leniency often afforded to violators affecting vital freshwater habitats, as fines and costs totaled less than â¬20,000 despite severe ecological impact.
Environment
Tech industry
fromFast Company
4 months agoSection 230 faces bipartisan repeal effort. Experts say it's a risky bet
Section 230's repeal is being pushed by bipartisan senators, reflecting ongoing frustration over Big Tech's accountability.
Experts caution that repealing Section 230 without a clear alternative could backfire.
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago17 Dark And Terrible Things I Learned This Month
Surrogacy exploitation has emerged as a serious issue, with victims misled about contracts and treatment during the process.
Skydiving fatalities at Lodi Parachute Center raise concerns, highlighting records that fail to capture complete safety statistics.
fromwww.twincities.com
6 months agoTop DC prosecutor: Trump pardons couldn't erase impact of Capitol riot convictions
U.S. Attorney Matthew Graves emphasized that pardoning Capitol rioters will not erase the accountability established through prosecutions, reaffirming the rule of law from January 6.
East Bay (California)
fromAbove the Law
6 months agoAbove The Law's Official 2024 Lawyer Of The Year Brought Meaningful Change To Chambers For Law Clerks
Aliza Shatzman, founder of the Legal Accountability Project, has made significant strides in improving conditions for federal law clerks, notably through the creation of the Centralized Clerkships Database, a crucial resource for clerkship applicants.
Law
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