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Federal Judge Rules California’s Ban on Obscene Vanity License Plates Violates Freedom of Speech

A California DMV license plate standard that bans offensive license plates has been ruled unconstitutional and a violation of the First Amendment's freedom of speech by federal judge Sallie Kim. The current standard stipulates that the DMV must approve license plates with potentially offensive language before the plates can be... Read More about Federal Judge Rules California’s Ban on Obscene Vanity License Plates Violates Freedom of Speech

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New York City Survey Finds a Majority of Female Lawyers Still Experience Gender Inequality in the Workplace

The New York Task Force on Women in the Courts issued a report in 1968 that looked at the treatment and experiences of female attorneys, litigants, and other court employees in the state. The report yielded results showing that women were denied opportunities in professional capacities, equal treatment, and justice... Read More about New York City Survey Finds a Majority of Female Lawyers Still Experience Gender Inequality in the Workplace

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President Trump Meets with Advisors about Preemptive Pardons for Children & Giuliani

It may only be early December, but President Donald Trump is already meeting with advisors in the White House to discuss preemptive pardons for his adult children Donald Jr., Eric, and Ivanka, along with son-in-law Jared Kushner and personal attorney Rudy Giuliani. Presidential pardons are extremely broad though not unlimited,... Read More about President Trump Meets with Advisors about Preemptive Pardons for Children & Giuliani

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FEDS Investigate Beam App as Online Banking Customers Start Getting Their Money After Frustrating Wait

San Francisco-based FinTech app ‘Beam’ promised clients above-market rates on federally insured deposits with 24/7 access to their funds, but did not return their deposits when requested, as noted in a new federal lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The banking app is now being investigated by The... Read More about FEDS Investigate Beam App as Online Banking Customers Start Getting Their Money After Frustrating Wait

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GM loses battle with safety regulator and recalls 7 million vehicles for problems with airbags manufactured by bankrupt Takata manufacturer

On Monday, November 23, 2020, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), ordered GM to recall and repair approximately seven million vehicles that contain Takata airbag inflators. Though GM strenuously insisted that the inflators in question do not pose a threat, they agreed to abide by NHTSA’s decision and make the... Read More about GM loses battle with safety regulator and recalls 7 million vehicles for problems with airbags manufactured by bankrupt Takata manufacturer

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San Francisco Police Officer Charged with Manslaughter after Fatally Shooting Unarmed Carjacking Suspect

Earlier this Thanksgiving holiday week, the District Attorney of San Francisco, Chesa Boudin, announced that homicide charges would be filed against former police officer Chris Samayoa for fatally shooting an unarmed carjacking suspect, 42-year-old Keita O'Neil. The shooting took place three years ago on December 1, 2017. Samayoa was a... Read More about San Francisco Police Officer Charged with Manslaughter after Fatally Shooting Unarmed Carjacking Suspect

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Trump Pardons Former National Security Adviser Mike Flynn, Who Twice Pleaded Guilty About Contact with Russia

President Donald Trump announced via tweet on November 25th that he granted a full pardon to Former National Security Adviser Mike Flynn, 61, who pleaded guilty twice for lying to the FBI regarding his contact with Russia while working on Trump’s presidential campaign. Trump had said he was considering the... Read More about Trump Pardons Former National Security Adviser Mike Flynn, Who Twice Pleaded Guilty About Contact with Russia

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FDA Grants Emergency Use for COVID-19 Treatment While Multiple Vaccines Enter Phase 3 Clinical Trials

The global population has relied on vaccinations for centuries. From the eradication of smallpox to the control of infectious diseases like measles and polio, vaccines have served as a powerful weapon for healthcare professionals. While the FDA has a longstanding rigorous system in place to address safety and efficacy concerns,... Read More about FDA Grants Emergency Use for COVID-19 Treatment While Multiple Vaccines Enter Phase 3 Clinical Trials

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Grinch Alert: Pandemic Holidays Show Heightened Risk of Retail Cyberattacks & Consumer Data Breach

Online Shopping Boom Creates Evolving Niche for Attorneys As new coronavirus cases surge in all US states, the once-coveted ‘working from home’ dream has become the norm for almost half of Americans. As of today, about 42 percent of all workers are working from home as they continue to rely... Read More about Grinch Alert: Pandemic Holidays Show Heightened Risk of Retail Cyberattacks & Consumer Data Breach

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California Inmates Receive More Than $140 Million in Fraudulent Unemployment Claims

California is investigating one of the biggest fraudulent unemployment cases in its history. Over $140 million in fraudulent unemployment claims have been filed by inmates in state prisons and county jails across the state. Governor Gavin Newsom has come under fire by the district attorneys of nine California counties. The... Read More about California Inmates Receive More Than $140 Million in Fraudulent Unemployment Claims

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Supreme Court Justices Share Doubts About Trump’s Directive to Exclude Illegal Immigrants in Census Count

In a surprising move on Monday, the conservative majority Supreme Court publicly shared doubts about President Trump’s plan to exclude illegal immigrants from the Census count. The US Supreme Court was reviewing President Trump’s contentious directive to exclude all illegal immigrants in the culling of current Census data. With an... Read More about Supreme Court Justices Share Doubts About Trump’s Directive to Exclude Illegal Immigrants in Census Count

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Apple Seeks to Hide Full Disclosure from Google due to ‘Sensitive’ Info in Antitrust Lawsuit by DOJ

An antitrust suit by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) involving Apple and Google has lived up to its name, with “trust” as a major point of contention. Attorneys for Apple requested that confidential secrets shared with the DOJ be hidden from its competitor’s in-house attorneys, in spite of the... Read More about Apple Seeks to Hide Full Disclosure from Google due to ‘Sensitive’ Info in Antitrust Lawsuit by DOJ

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