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The Supreme Court to Decide on the Interpretation of "And" in the First Step Act with Far-Reaching Implications on Sentencing

On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear a case that may seem trivial at first glance but has significant implications for federal sentencing guidelines. The case revolves around the interpretation of the word "and" in the First Step Act, a bipartisan criminal justice reform bill passed in... Read More about The Supreme Court to Decide on the Interpretation of "And" in the First Step Act with Far-Reaching Implications on Sentencing

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Groundbreaking SAFER Banking Act Would Allow Banks to Work with Cannabis Industry

In a significant move, the Senate Banking Committee has approved the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation Banking Act (SAFER), a landmark bill aimed at providing legal protection to banks that offer financial services to cannabis companies. The bill now heads to the Senate floor for further deliberation. While the cannabis... Read More about Groundbreaking SAFER Banking Act Would Allow Banks to Work with Cannabis Industry

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Federal Judge Overturns Texas Law Targeting Drag Shows: A Milestone for First Amendment and LGBTQ Rights

U.S. District Judge David Hittner struck down a Texas law many LGBTQ proponents feared would criminalize drag performances in the state. The law, known as Senate Bill 12, was signed by Republican Governor Greg Abbott in June and aimed to prevent children from exposure to sexually explicit performances. While the... Read More about Federal Judge Overturns Texas Law Targeting Drag Shows: A Milestone for First Amendment and LGBTQ Rights

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Newsom Vetoes Bill Requiring Judges to Consider Gender Identity in Custody Cases

The California Assembly and Governor Gavin Newsom recently clashed over their interpretation of what is in the best interests of the child in custody proceedings. The legislature had passed a bill that directed judges to consider each parent’s acceptance of their children’s gender identity when determining post-divorce custody. Newsom vetoed... Read More about Newsom Vetoes Bill Requiring Judges to Consider Gender Identity in Custody Cases

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Family of 63-year-old Woman Left Dead in Belk Bathroom for Four Days Files Gross Negligence Lawsuit

The family of a woman who died in a Belk restroom while at work has filed a lawsuit against the department store a year after the woman's death. On September 22, 2022, 63-year-old Bessie Durham was found dead inside the Columbia, S.C., department store’s public restroom. An investigation revealed that... Read More about Family of 63-year-old Woman Left Dead in Belk Bathroom for Four Days Files Gross Negligence Lawsuit

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New Lawsuits Accuse Alabama of Failing to Educate Foster Kids With Special Needs

A string of newly filed lawsuits accuses the state of Alabama of failing to educate foster children who have special needs. Instead, students with special needs were segregated from their peers and were subjected to an inadequate educational experience by being placed in specialized treatment facilities. The lawsuits are the... Read More about New Lawsuits Accuse Alabama of Failing to Educate Foster Kids With Special Needs

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Lizzo Fights Back: Singer Seeks Dismissal of Harassment Lawsuits, Requests Jury Trial

Grammy-winning artist Lizzo is taking a stand against harassment lawsuits filed by her former employees, calling them "ridiculous" and seeking their dismissal, according to exclusive information obtained by Page Six. 31 Lines of Defense Court documents reveal that the "About Damn Time" singer's legal team has outlined at least 31... Read More about Lizzo Fights Back: Singer Seeks Dismissal of Harassment Lawsuits, Requests Jury Trial

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