Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee called on U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts on Monday to open an investigation into the undisclosed acceptance of luxury trips taken by Justice Clarence Thomas and his wife that were paid for by a Republican megadonor.
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Ben Ferencz, the last living prosecutor from the Nuremberg trials, has died. He had just turned 103 in March.
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The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has found that a Cambodian national who alleges he was improperly detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement can seek damages from the government under the Federal Tort Claims Act.
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An anti-abortion group has sued the city of Minneapolis to overturn an ordinance that prohibits the obstruction of entrances and driveways to abortion clinics, saying it’s an unconstitutional violation of free speech and freedom of religion.
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A Boston criminal defense attorney believes he has the rare case in which a driver can plausibly argue that her “refusal” to submit to a chemical test was invalid because she was too intoxicated to comprehend officers' warnings.
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Read More »Court of Appeals rejects county attorney’s abortion challenge
The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Monday rejected an attempt by the Traverse County prosecutor to appeal a judge's decision last year that threw out most of the state's restrictions on abortion as unconstitutional.
Read More »Wisconsin voters pass amendment for stricter cash bail
It will be harder to get out of jail on bail before trial in Wisconsin under an amendment to the state constitution approved by voters on Tuesday.
Read More »Democrats’ choice wins election to Wisconsin Supreme Court
A Democratic-backed Milwaukee judge won the high stakes Wisconsin Supreme Court race Tuesday, ensuring liberals will take over majority control of the court for the first time in 15 years with the fate of the state’s abortion ban on the line.
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With the foundational understanding of how crucial your priorities are to your well-being, we’ll next break down the four keys to becoming an unfrazzled lawyer.
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