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Environmental Law a Hot Topic Heading Into Biden’s Reign
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- Written by Dan Sabbatino
A new partnership between Ed-tech company Everspring Inc. and Tulane University Law School is aiming to leverage online technological capabilities in order to bolster energy and environmental law offerings—both areas of interest as lawmakers continue to grapple with complex energy policy considerations.
Read more...Idaho Senate Goes Against Grain in Effort to Ban Legal Pot
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- Written by Progressive Law Practice
The Idaho Senate passed a proposed amendment to the state’s constitution that aims to ban the legalization of “pot and other psychoactive drugs.” So reports KTVB7.
Read more...Wisc. Law School 'At Odds' with LGBTQ Group Over Hiring Fair
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- Written by Progressive Law Practice
The University of Wisconsin Law School and some of its student groups are “at odds” over an upcoming event. Critics accuse the school of allowing a group that “rejects the existence of transgender identity” to participate. So reports the Wisconsin State Journal.
Read more...Defamation Case Against Fox News Has Legs: CNN Legal Analyst
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- Written by Progressive Law Practice
CNN senior legal analyst Laura Coates said the actions of three top Fox News hosts, plus Sidney Powell and Rudy Giuliani, are “the definition of defamation” with respect to the $2.7 billion suit from Smartmatic against them. So reports CNN.
Read more...Why Was Body Cam Footage Withheld from Media During Autistic Man’s Arrest: Cincy Police Union
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- Written by Progressive Law Practice
The Cincinnati police union responded to a lawsuit accusing two officers of improperly using their Tasers to subdue and arrest Brandon Davis, a Black man who has autism. So reports Cincinatti.com.
Read more...Florida Attorney Loses Law License After Making Jail Porn Film
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- Written by Progressive Law Practice
Andrew Spark, an attorney from Florida, was disbarred after filming a sexual encounter with a female inmate during the production of a pornographic movie. So reports The New York Post.
Read more...Calif. Governor Extends Partial Eviction Ban, Landlord Assistance Included
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- Written by Progressive Law Practice
A measure protecting certain tenants from eviction has been extended through June after California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the policy into law. So reports Associated Press.
Read more...N.J. Lawmakers Inching Closer to Deal on Underage Pot Use Penalties: Report
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- Written by Progressive Law Practice
New Jersey lawmakers and Gov. Phil Murphy are moving towards an agreement on how to handle underage marijuana users, an issue that has held up the signing of two reform bills. So reports NJ.com.
Read more...Robinhood Facing Legal Action As Users Revolt Against GameStop Decision
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- Written by Progressive Law Practice
Free stock app Robinhood is facing a class action lawsuit after it cut off customers from trading shares of GameStop amid a coordinated buying frenzy orchestrated by Reddit users. So reports CNN.
Read more...Kansas Child Welfare System Getting Overhaul After Settlement Agreement
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- Written by Progressive Law Practice
U.S. District Judge Daniel Crabtree approved a settlement agreement in Kansas aimed at fixing the state’s child welfare system. So reports the Associated Press.
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