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5 U.S. Rule of Law Issues to Watch in 2024

As the United States gears up for another presidential election in 2024, the lingering shadows of the 2020 election controversies are casting long shadows over the nation's commitment to the rule of law. This year, several significant issues are poised to test the resilience of U.S. democracy and its foundational...

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Expanded Analysis of the US Supreme Court’s Decision on Trump’s Primary Eligibility

The US Supreme Court recently upheld former President Donald Trump's eligibility to appear on Colorado's primary ballot, sparking a diverse range of reactions and raising significant questions about the application of the Constitution's 14th Amendment. This ruling, while anticipated by some legal experts, has opened up discussions about the broader...

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New York City wants to force companies to tell consumers when they’re interacting with artificial intelligence and other computerized systems, part of a proposal to cut down on customer service “doom loops.”

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The Ohio Supreme Court on Tuesday unanimously rejected a data center developer's call to force Lordstown, Ohio, to consider a plan for a project submitted days before the village council enacted a ban on the construction of any new data centers. https://www.law360.com/articles/2540053

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A legal tech company urged a San Francisco federal judge to deny a bid by its rival Eve Legal to throw out its patent suit, arguing that its claims are patent-eligible because they're more technical than the abstract idea of "using AI to draft legal documents."

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Delivery service Instacart reached a multimillion-dollar settlement with the Trump administration in its latest enforcement action involving sponsorship of green cards for foreign workers.

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7-Eleven Inc. and Nike Inc. settled a trademark dispute over a July 11 — 7/11 — special release of Air Max 95 shoes featuring the convenience chain’s famous orange-red-green color scheme.

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The Eighth Circuit appeared skeptical of investors' bid to revive allegations that medical device company Medtronic failed to properly communicate problems with an insulin pump device it manufactured and was ultimately recalled. https://www.law360.com/articles/2539812

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Two Congressional Democrats slammed a settlement between the EEOC and a Christian business association that dismissed much of a lawsuit the group had filed challenging the agency’s Biden-era policies on gender identity discrimination.

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Meta's global policy chief, an attorney and longtime executive who formerly advised George W. Bush, is leaving next year, a company spokesperson confirmed Tuesday.

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The Trump administration laid out a slew of proposals related to kidney care including cutting requirements to open dialysis centers, potentially opening up a market dominated by incumbents DaVita Inc. and Fresenius Medical Care.

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The Sixth Circuit's recent reversal of a $31.8 million jury verdict against a subsidiary of cannabis giant Curaleaf highlights that state licenses do not necessarily provide the legal foundation needed to enforce contracts in federal court, say attorneys at ArentFox Schiff.

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We’ll Get You And Merge With You: Weil Gotshal Is Shopping For A Merger Partner — See Also

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US Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan accused the court’s conservative supermajority of undercutting democracy, saying recent rulings had created a “race to the bottom” in redistricting and a “nightmare” of unlimited election spending.

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed a Jewish judicial ethics attorney as director of a panel that recommends judges for city courts after bar groups criticized Mamdani earlier this year for not including Jewish lawyers on the panel.

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A yearslong effort to make it harder for prosecutors to invoke a criminal defendant's past convictions appeared to be gaining traction — until the senior executive arm of the Judicial Conference recently intervened and the DOJ withdrew its support of the proposal.

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The Office of Personnel Management violated federal law by granting the now-defunct Department of Government Efficiency access to data, but it’s unclear whether any relief is needed because of changed circumstances, a federal judge held.

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Virginia Woman Killed After Falling From Car Hood During Alleged DUI Incident

Driver Faces Multiple Charges After Fatal Crash A tragic incident in Virginia has resulted in the death of a woman who fell from the hood of a moving car. State Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash and have charged the driver with several offenses. Deadly Ride on Car...

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Parking Space Dispute Turns Bloody: Detroit Man Faces Charges in Bar Shooting

Five Wounded After Argument Escalates to Gunfire A Detroit man is facing serious charges after a fight over a parking space outside a blues club erupted in gunfire, leaving five people injured. Damond Hunter in Custody 32-year-old Damond Hunter has been arraigned on multiple charges, including five counts of assault...

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47 Years to Life: Man Sentenced for Kidnapping 9-Year-Old Girl in Upstate New York

Predator Held Accountable After Months of Fear A New York man received a hefty sentence on Wednesday for a crime that shattered the peace of a small community. Craig N. Ross Jr., 47, was sentenced to 47 years to life in prison for the kidnapping and sexual assault of a...

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Minnesota Family Sues State Troopers After Fatal Traffic Stop Shooting

Civil Rights Lawsuit Alleges Unjustified Use of Force The family of Ricky Cobb II, a Black man shot and killed by a Minnesota state trooper during a traffic stop in July 2024, filed a federal civil rights lawsuit this week. The lawsuit alleges the shooting was unjustified and unlawful, reigniting...

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NYC Bodega Shooting Suspect Arrested and Charged with Murder

Bystander Killed in Easter Sunday Robbery New York City police apprehended and charged Schward Bee, 31, in connection with the fatal shooting of an innocent bystander during an attempted robbery at a Bronx bodega on Easter Sunday. Wrong Place, Wrong Time for Party Promoter The victim, Stefon Barnes, a 29-year-old...

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Milwaukee Man Charged with Murder and Dismemberment of College Student

19-Year-Old Sade Robinson Allegedly Killed After Date A Milwaukee man, Maxwell Anderson, 33, has been charged with the murder and dismemberment of 19-year-old Sade Robinson, a college student, according to court documents. Robinson's disappearance and the horrific details surrounding her death have shaken the community. Excited for a Date, Never...

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NYC Residents Demand End to “Hellish Helicopter Highway”

Lawmakers Propose Ban on Non-Essential Flights New York City residents are fed up with the constant roar of helicopters overhead, which they have dubbed the "hellish helicopter highway." Frustration is mounting, and lawmakers are taking action with a proposed ban on non-essential chopper flights. Complaints Soar as Flights Continue The...

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Missing Kansas Mothers Found Dead in Texas, Four Arrested

Murder Suspects Apprehended After Two-Week Investigation Hugoton, Kansas - A tragic conclusion has unfolded in the case of two missing Kansas mothers, Veronica Butler, 27, and Jillian Kelley, 39, from Hugoton. Authorities believe the women were murdered after their bodies were discovered in rural Texas. Disappearance and Search Both mothers...

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Iowa Family Pleads Not Guilty in Abuse and Abduction of Malnourished Teen

18-Year-Old Hospitalized with Severe Injuries Zearing, Iowa - Four members of a family in rural Iowa have entered pleas of not guilty in connection with the abduction and abuse of an 18-year-old relative. The alleged victim arrived at a hospital in critical condition, exhibiting severe malnourishment and extensive injuries. Charges...

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