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Legal News for Weds 9/11 - Financial Stress for Young Lawyers, US House Voting on Stopgap Funding, Trial for Tyre Nichols' Murder, Civil Rights Complaint Against UGA
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This Day in Legal History: Camp David Accords On September 11, 1978, Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin and Egyptian President Anwar Sadat reached a historic agreement at Camp David, laying the foundation for peace between Israel and Egypt. The Camp David Accords, brokered by U.S. President Jimmy Carter, marked the first time an Arab nation had …
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Legal News for Mon 9/10 - Apple Tax Loss, Google Antitrust Fine and Ad Tech Trial, Buy/Borrow/Die Tax Loophole and an Encyclopedia of Tax Frauds
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This Day in Legal History: Howe Sewing Machine Patented On this day in legal history, September 10, 1846, Elias Howe was granted U.S. Patent No. 3640 for his revolutionary sewing machine. Howe’s invention was a significant breakthrough, speeding up the process of garment production and forever changing the textile industry. However, Howe's legal ba…
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Legal News for Mon 9/9 - Biden Administration's Mental Health Coverage Rule, Google Antitrust Trial on Ad Dominance Begins, Minority Enrollment in Law School Holds Steady
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This Day in Legal History: Abraham Lincoln Admitted to the Bar On September 9, 1836, Abraham Lincoln was officially admitted to the Illinois bar, beginning a legal career that would shape his future as one of America’s most influential leaders. After passing the bar exam, he received a license to practice law from the Illinois Supreme Court and soo…
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Legal News for Fri 9/6 - Trump to Appeal Carroll Verdict, Troutman Pepper Locke Lord Merger, Biden Pro-Union Infrastructure Orders, Nvidia's AI Patent Lawsuit
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This Day in Legal History: Non-aligned Movement On September 6, 1961, the first official Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) conference concluded in Belgrade, Yugoslavia. Leaders from 25 countries, including India’s Jawaharlal Nehru, Egypt’s Gamal Abdel Nasser, and Yugoslavia’s Josip Broz Tito, gathered to affirm their commitment to remaining independent of…
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Legal News for Thurs 9/5 - USDA Guidance on Meat Labels, Harlan Crow Refuses to Provide Senate Financial Records, Trump's Ongoing Immunity Case and CA Crackdown on Unhoused
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This Day in Legal History: First Continental Congress in Philadelphia On September 5, 1774, the First Continental Congress convened in Philadelphia, marking a pivotal moment in American legal and political history. Delegates from twelve of the thirteen American colonies gathered in response to the "Intolerable Acts" imposed by the British Parliamen…
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Legal News for Weds 9/4 - Trump Pleads Not Guilty in Revised Election Indictment, Loses NY Hush-Money Case Transfer, Starlink Complies in Brazil and GOP Lawsuit Against Student Loans
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This Day in Legal History: Orval Faubus Resists Brown v. Board of Education On September 4, 1957, Arkansas Governor Orval Faubus made a highly controversial decision to call in the Arkansas National Guard to prevent nine Black students, known as the "Little Rock Nine," from entering Central High School. This action directly defied a federal court o…
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Legal News for Tues 9/3 - Yelp Sues Google Over Search Ads, Shaq NFT Case, Musk vs. Brazil, Google California "Link Tax" Payoff
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This Day in Legal History: The Allies Declare War on Germany On September 3, 1939, the world witnessed a pivotal moment in legal and military history as the United Kingdom, France, New Zealand, and Australia officially declared war on Germany, marking the beginning of World War II for the Allies. This decisive action was a direct response to German…
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Legal News for Fri 8/30 - Disney and DirecTV Negotiate, Coca Cola Sustainability Lawsuit, Musk Clashes with Brazil SC, Amazon First Unionized Warehouse and AT&T Fined for 911 Outage
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This Day in Legal History: Slobodan Milošević Charged with Genocide On August 30, 2001, the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) announced that former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milošević would face charges of genocide, marking a pivotal moment in international law. This decision added to the existing charges of war cri…
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Legal News for Thurs 8/29 - Windfall Fees in $TSLA Pay Case, SCOTUS Holds Student Loan SAVE Plan and a Proposed Unrealized Gains Tax Visualized
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This Day in Legal History: Civil Rights Act of 1957 On August 29, 1957, the U.S. Congress passed the Civil Rights Act of 1957, marking the first federal civil rights legislation enacted since the Reconstruction era. This landmark act aimed to address racial discrimination and was a significant step in the ongoing struggle for civil rights in Americ…
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Legal News for Weds 8/28 - Girardi Guilty, EU-US Split on AI Privacy, Trump Indictment Updated by Smith, TikTok Lawsuit Over Blackout Challenge
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This Day in Legal History: Alabama Ten Commandments Monument On August 28, 2003, the Supreme Court of Alabama took down a monument of the Ten Commandments from its courthouse rotunda, marking the culmination of a high-profile legal battle. The monument had been installed by Chief Justice Roy Moore in 2001, who argued that it reflected the moral fou…
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Legal News for Tues 8/27 - Court Pauses Biden's Parole in Place Program, Tax Credits for PFAS Farms, Attempts to Revive Documents Charges Against Trump and a US Wealth Tax
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This Day in Legal History: Kellogg-Briand Pact On August 27, 1928, thirty-two nations signed the Kellogg-Briand Pact in Paris, a treaty aimed at renouncing war as a means of resolving disputes. Initiated by U.S. Secretary of State Frank B. Kellogg and French Foreign Minister Aristide Briand, the pact reflected the widespread desire for peace follow…
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Legal News for Mon 8/26 - Big Law for Harris, FTC Challenge to Kroger Merger, US Chamber of Commerce Pushes for Retaining 21% and City Auction Rolls On
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This Day in Legal History: Nineteenth Amendment Adopted On August 26, 1920, the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was officially adopted, marking a pivotal moment in American history by granting women the right to vote. The Amendment, which states that the right to vote "shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any Sta…
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Legal News for Fri 8/23 - OpenAI Global Data Protection Officer, 11th Circuit Blocks Title IX Gender Identity Protections, SCOTUS Weighs in on AZ Voter Law and IRS Data Security Needs
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This Day in Legal History: Sacco and Vanzetti are Executed On August 23, 1927, Italian immigrants Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti were executed in the Massachusetts State Prison, marking the culmination of one of the most controversial trials in American history. The two men, both anarchists, had been convicted of a 1920 armed robbery and doub…
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Legal News for Thurs 8/22 - MIT Diversity Decrease, Maine Farmers with PFAS Contamination go Solar, $1m Fine over AI-Generated Biden Robocall
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This Day in Legal History: Welfare Reform On August 22, 1996, President Bill Clinton signed the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act into law, marking a significant overhaul of the American welfare system. This legislation introduced strict work requirements for welfare recipients, imposed a lifetime limit of five years on receiving ben…
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Legal News for Weds 8/21 - Santos Pleading Guilty and Serving a Term, Anthropic Facing Copyright Lawsuit, Senate Bill to Add 66 Judges and FTC Noncompete Ban Blocked
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This Day in Legal History: American Bar Association Founded On August 21, 1878, the American Bar Association (ABA) was founded in Saratoga Springs, New York, by a group of 75 lawyers committed to advancing the legal profession in the United States. The ABA quickly became the nation’s premier organization for attorneys, setting standards for legal e…
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Legal News for Tues 8/20 - Ohio Redistricting Lawsuit, Disney Wrongful Death Lawsuit Moves to Court, IRS Rules on Foreign Retirement Accounts and EPA's Carbon Limits Case Challenges
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This Day in Legal History: Economic Opportunity Act This day in legal history, on August 20, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Economic Opportunity Act into law, a cornerstone of his ambitious "War on Poverty." The Act allocated $1 billion to fund social programs aimed at alleviating poverty across the United States. It created initiativ…
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Legal News for Mon 8/19 - Santos Pleading Guilty, X Closing Operations in Brazil and Sonder's Partnership with Marriott
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This Day in Legal History: Salem Witch Trial Executions On August 19, 1692, five individuals—four men and one woman—were executed for witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts, during the height of the Salem Witch Trials. This dark period in American colonial history saw widespread hysteria and a fervent belief in the supernatural, leading to accusations …
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Legal News for Fri 8/16 - India Legal Market Opening Up, TikTok Appeals Against US Claims, California Vote-by-mail System is Fine, GSK Zantac and Bayer Cancer Case Updates
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This Day in Legal History: WWI Spy Convicted On August 16, 1918, Lothar Witzke became the first German spy convicted by the United States during World War I. Tried by a military commission at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Witzke was found guilty of espionage for his role in sabotage activities against the U.S., including his alleged involvement in the B…
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Legal News for Thurs 7/15 - FTC New Rule on Fake Reviews, US Drug Price Negotiations Save $7.5b, Big Attorney Fees in DE, Google App Store Monopoly and Chevron $550m CA Settlement
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This Day in Legal History: “Starve or Sell” On August 15, 1876, the U.S. Congress passed a "starve or sell" bill, a genocidal piece of legislation aimed at coercing the Sioux Nation into surrendering their sacred Black Hills. The bill was passed just two months after the Battle of Little Bighorn, where Sioux and Cheyenne warriors achieved a signifi…
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Legal News for Weds 8/14 - Mars To Buy Kellanova for $36b, Trump Fails to Remove Judge Merchan Again, DOJ Google Breakup Potential and NLRB Clash with Macy*s
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This Day in Legal History: Social Security Act Signed On August 14, 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law, a landmark piece of legislation that reshaped the American social welfare system. The Act established several critical programs, including unemployment insurance, pension plans for the elderly, and "Aid …
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Legal News for Tues 8/13 - Google Consumer Lawsuit Dismissed, J&J and Avon Struggle with Talc Lawsuits, OSHA Proposes a Heat Safety Rule and Federal Excise Tax Reform
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This Day in Legal History: Chinese Exclusion Treaty On August 13, 1894, the U.S. Senate ratified the Chinese Exclusion Treaty, marking a significant moment in American immigration history. This treaty was an extension of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, which was the first significant law restricting immigration into the United States. Under the …
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Legal News for Mon 8/12 - SCOTUS Ruling Shakes Health Agencies Enforcement Ability, Ambush (?) of El Mayo, and Another Block on Biden's Student Loan Relief
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This Day in Legal History: Swiss Banks Settle with Holocaust Survivors On August 12, 1998, a landmark settlement was reached when Swiss banks agreed to pay $1.25 billion to Holocaust survivors and their heirs. The settlement resolved lawsuits that accused the banks of withholding millions of dollars deposited by Holocaust victims before and during …
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Legal News for Fri 8/9 - DACA ACA Challenge, IRS Resumes ERC Claims, EPA Safeguarding Work Ahead of Trump Return, and Milbank Summer Bonuses
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This Day in Legal History: Webster-Ashburton Treaty On August 9, 1842, the United States and Great Britain signed the Webster-Ashburton Treaty, which played a crucial role in resolving longstanding boundary disputes between the two nations. The treaty, negotiated by U.S. Secretary of State Daniel Webster and British diplomat Lord Ashburton, focused…
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Legal News for Thurs 8/8 - Fed Judge Reduces Fees in Google Case, Girardi Hid $53m, Delta Inadequate Refunds, FCC v. FEC on AI and Ripple Loses
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This Day in Legal History: Nixon Resigns On this day in legal history, August 8, 1974, President Richard Nixon announced his resignation from the office of the President of the United States, becoming the first and only president to do so. This unprecedented event followed the Watergate scandal, a complex political affair that began with a break-in…
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Legal News for Weds 8/7 - Biden $250m Electric Trucking Initiative, Religious Texts in Public Schools, DOJ's Tax Leadership Vacuum and Ohio Bans Gender Affirming Care
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This Day in Legal History: Gulf of Tonkin Resolution On August 7, 1964, the U.S. Congress passed the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, a pivotal moment in American history that marked a significant escalation in the Vietnam War. This resolution was a direct response to the alleged attack on the USS Maddox by North Vietnamese forces on August 4, 1964. The …
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Legal News for Tues 8/6 - DOE $2.2b Investment in Grid, Justice Thomas More Undisclosed Flights, Google is a Monopoly and Column on Sales Tax Compliance
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This Day in Legal History: Voting Rights Act On August 6, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law, marking a pivotal moment in U.S. legal history. This landmark legislation aimed to eradicate racial discrimination in voting, targeting practices like literacy tests and poll taxes that had disenfranchised African Ameri…
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Legal News for Mon 8/5 - Musk PAC Under Investigation, Girardi Wire Fraud Trial, Bed Bath and Beyond Insider Trading and Transactional Work Boom
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This Day in Legal History: Ronald Reagan Fires Air Traffic Controllers On August 5, 1981, President Ronald Reagan made a landmark decision to fire over 11,000 striking air traffic controllers. These federal employees, members of the Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization (PATCO), had initiated a strike on August 3, demanding better pay, …
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Legal News for Fri 8/2 - NFL $4.7b Verdict Dismissed, FTC Investigates Grocery Prices, US Senate Approves Bill to Create 66 New Judgeships
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This Day in Legal History: Declaration of Independence Signed On August 2, 1776, the formal signing of the Declaration of Independence took place in Philadelphia, solidifying a pivotal moment in American history. Although the Declaration was approved by the Continental Congress on July 4, the actual signing by the delegates occurred nearly a month …
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Legal News for Thurs 8/1 - CPA Licensing Reforms, Giuliani's BK Dismissal Deal, CrowdStrike Shareholder Lawsuit, Paul Hastings Adds Enviro Partner from Arnold and Porter
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This Day in Legal History: Switzerland Federal Charter Signed This day in legal history marks the anniversary of the signing of the Federal Charter on August 1, 1291, which laid the foundation for the Swiss Confederation. This historic agreement united three Alpine cantons—Uri, Schwyz, and Unterwalden—establishing a pact for mutual defense against …
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Legal News for Weds 7/31 - $1500 to Beta Test NextGen Bar Exam, Meta $1.4b Settlement in TX, COPPA 2.0 and KOSA, Judiciary Workplace Complaints and TX Floating Barrier
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This Day in Legal History: Weimar Republic Born On July 31, 1919, the Constitution of the German Reich was signed in Weimar, Germany, marking the birth of the Weimar Republic. This constitution established a full democracy in Germany, introducing a President, Parliament, and an independent judiciary to govern the nation. It was a groundbreaking doc…
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Legal News for Tues 7/30 - $79m Attorneys Fee Overturned, Big Law Ethical Dilemma in BK, ex-NRA LaPierre Banned, ABA AI Guidelines and New Online Child Safety Policies
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This Day in Legal History: Medicare Bill Signed On July 30, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Medicare bill into law, marking a significant milestone in American healthcare. This landmark legislation, part of Johnson's Great Society programs, aimed to address the healthcare needs of the nation's elderly population. With the stroke of his…
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Legal News for Mon 7/29 - Biden SCOTUS Reform Proposals, DOJ Defends TikTok Crackdown, GSK Zantac Settlement, Maryland Gift Card Law
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This Day in Legal History: NASA Created On July 29, 1958, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the National Aeronautics and Space Act, officially establishing the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). This landmark legislation was a response to the Soviet Union's launch of Sputnik in 1957, which marked the beginning of the space ra…
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Legal News for Fri 7/26 - CA SC Upholds Prop 22, Kagan Proposes SCOTUS Ethics Enforcement, Apple Voluntarily Adopts Biden AI Safeguards, Status of Trump's Conviction
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This Day in Legal History: Dutch Low Countries Independence from Spain On July 26, 1581, the Dutch Low Countries signed the Plakkaat van Verlatinghe, also known as the Act of Abjuration, formally declaring their independence from Spanish rule. This monumental document marked the culmination of a prolonged struggle against the oppressive policies of…
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Legal News for Thurs 7/25 - Carano vs. Disney, Senate Voting on Two "Child Online Safety" Bills, Boeing 737 MAX Guilty Plea and Updates to FTC Health Breach Rule
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This Day in Legal History: National Security Act of 1947 On July 25, 1947, Congress passed the National Security Act of 1947, a landmark legislation that restructured the United States' military and intelligence operations in the post-World War II era. This pivotal act established the National Security Council (NSC), which would advise the Presiden…
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Legal News for Weds 7/24 - Attorneys for Harris, Trump Complains About Harris Taking Biden Funds, Tesla vs. Rivian, FTC Noncompete Ban Upheld and Texas 2-step Ending?
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This Day in Legal History: Scopes Monkey Trial On July 24, 1925, John Scopes, a high school teacher in Dayton, Tennessee, was found guilty of teaching evolution, a violation of the Butler Act. This state law prohibited the teaching of any theory that denied the divine creation of man as taught in the Bible, specifically targeting Charles Darwin's t…
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Legal News for Tues 7/23 - Ninth Circuit Model Case Management System, NY Ruling on Atty Misconduct Cases, DraftKings Noncompete, X Corp Trademark Suit and IRS Ignoring Crypto
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This Day in Legal History: Province of Canada Created On July 23, 1840, the British Parliament passed the Act of Union, a pivotal piece of legislation that led to the creation of the Province of Canada. This act merged the colonies of Upper Canada (present-day Ontario) and Lower Canada (present-day Quebec) into a single entity. The Act of Union was…
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Legal News for Mon 7/22 - Hunter Drops Fox News Suit, AK Attorney Challenges Kindred Cyberstalking Conviction, Endangered Species post-Chevron and Court Challenges to Dem Nominee
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This Day in Legal History: First African-American Woman Appointed Judge On July 22, 1939, history was made when New York City Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia appointed Jane Matilda Bolin to the city's Domestic Relations Court, making her the first African-American woman to serve as a judge in the United States. Born in Poughkeepsie, New York, in 1908, Bol…
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Legal News for Fri 7/19 - SCOTUS Dismissive of 5th Circuit, Espionage Conviction of Gershkovich, Student Loan Relief Blocked and Tesla Lawyers on the Move
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This Day in Legal History: Pennsylvania First Movie Censorship Laws On July 19, 1911, Pennsylvania enacted the first movie censorship laws in the United States, marking a significant moment in legal and cultural history. These laws empowered a state board to review and censor films, aiming to protect the public from what were considered immoral or …
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Legal News for Thurs 7/18 - US Prosectors Appeal Trump Trial Dismissal, Gershkovich's Espionage Trial, Biden's Climate Tech Initiative and Courts Block Transgender Protections
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This Day in Legal History: Narcotic Control Act Becomes Law On July 18, 1956, the Narcotic Control Act became law, significantly transforming the landscape of narcotics regulation in the United States. The Act was introduced to combat the growing concerns about drug abuse and trafficking. It imposed harsher penalties for violations of existing drug…
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Legal News for Weds 7/17 - Biden Eyes SCOTUS Term Limits and Ethics Code, Judge Kindred Conflicts, Gun Permit Ruling in MN, Tesla Changes Legal Teams and ex-Judge Jones Updates
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This Day in Legal History: Lincoln Signs the Second Confiscation Act On July 17, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Second Confiscation Act into law, marking a significant legal development during the Civil War. This act allowed for the seizure of property owned by individuals engaged in rebellion against the Union. Unlike previous measures…
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Legal News for Tues 7/16 - Trump Classified Docs Case Dismissed, Masimo Lawsuit Against Politan, Big Tech AI Transparency Push, SEC Updates Crypto Guidelines and Congestion Pricing in NYC
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This Day in Legal History: The District of Columbia is Established On July 16, 1790, the District of Columbia was established as the permanent seat of the United States government by the Residence Act. This pivotal legislation, signed by President George Washington, designated a new federal district along the Potomac River, which would be separate …
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Legal News for Mon 7/15 - Trump Documents Case Dismissed, TN Horse Show Lawsuit in TX, Court Upholds TN Ban on Birth Certificate Sex Chance and OpenAI Whistleblower
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This Day in Legal History: Federal Housing Act Passed On this day in legal history, July 15, 1949, Congress passed the Federal Housing Act, a pivotal piece of legislation that aimed to address the nation’s post-war housing crisis. This Act, also known as the Housing Act of 1949, was a key component of President Harry S. Truman’s Fair Deal program. …
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Legal News for Fri 7/12 - Trump's Bid to Overturn Hush Money Verdict, House TikTok-related Hearing Transcript, and Senate Panel Rejects Biden Judicial Nominee
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This Day in Legal History: 16th Amendment Passed On July 12, 1909, Congress passed the Sixteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, marking a significant shift in the country's fiscal policy. This amendment granted Congress the authority to levy income taxes without apportioning it among the states or basing it on the United States Census…
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Legal News for Thurs 7/11 - SCOTUS Bribery Decision Impacts IL Cases, Tesla Extended Time for Insurance Class Action, Harvard New GC from Grumman and Giuliani BK Updates
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This Day in Legal History: Former President Taft Becomes Chief Justice On July 11, 1921, William Howard Taft was sworn in as Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, making history as the only person to have held both the presidency and the chief justiceship. Taft had previously served as the 27th President of the United States from 1909 t…
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Legal News for Weds 7/10 - Baldwin Trial Revolves Around Revolver, Pauline Newman Failed Lawsuit, 2016 Clinton Campaign Disclosure Case
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This Day in Legal History: Operation Satanique On July 10, 1985, French intelligence agents bombed the Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrior in Auckland Harbor, New Zealand. This covert operation, codenamed "Operation Satanique," aimed to prevent the vessel from protesting French nuclear tests in the South Pacific. The attack resulted in the sinking of t…
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Legal News for Tues 7/9 - Trump Judge Resigns Over Inappropriate Relationship, FTC Report on Pharmacy Benefit Managers, Trump Unlikely Conviction Reversal and a Tax on Cows
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This Day in Legal History: Eight States Ratify Articles of Confederation On July 9, 1778, eight American states—New Hampshire, Massachusetts Bay, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and South Carolina—ratified the Articles of Confederation, marking a significant milestone in the establishment of the United States' first con…
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Legal News for Mon 7/8 - Boeing Pleads Guilty, GOP Challenge to ESG Investing, Tesla Shareholders Contest $7b Legal Fee and Sen. Menendez Closing Arguments
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This Day in Legal History: Vermont Abolishes Slavery On July 8, 1777, Vermont made history by becoming the first state to abolish slavery through the formal adoption of its new state constitution. This landmark event occurred during the American Revolutionary War, reflecting the evolving values of liberty and human rights among the colonists. Vermo…
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Legal News for Fri 7/5 - Boehringer Ingelhim Fails to Stop Drug Price Plan, FTC Faces Challenges on Noncompete Ban, Accusations Against Mark Meadows Nonprofit
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This Day in Legal History: Black Sox Scandal Jury Selection On July 5, 1921, jury selection commenced for one of the most infamous trials in baseball history: the Chicago "Black Sox" trial. Eight players from the Chicago White Sox, including the legendary "Shoeless Joe" Jackson, stood accused of conspiring to throw the 1919 World Series against the…
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Legal News for Weds 7/3 - Kansas Blocks Biden Title IX Protections, SCOTUS Impact on 1/6 Rioters, Firms Respond to New Limits on Agency Powers and Column on Auditing Top 1% of Filers
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This Day in Legal History: Carlin’s Seven Dirty Words Get to SCOTUS On July 3, 1978, the US Supreme Court delivered a landmark decision in FCC v. Pacifica Foundation, affirming the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) authority to reprimand New York radio station WBAI for airing George Carlin's "Seven Dirty Words" comedy routine. The 5-4 rulin…
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Legal News for Tues 7/2 - Energy Transition Investment Boom, Giuliani to Liquidate Assets, Trump Weaponizes SCOTUS Immunity Decision
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This Day in Legal History: Sherman Antitrust Act On July 2, 1890, U.S. President Benjamin Harrison signed the Sherman Antitrust Act into law, marking a transformative moment in American economic history. This landmark legislation aimed to prohibit the formation of trusts and monopolies that restricted trade across states, fundamentally altering the…
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