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US Supreme Court sides with American gun manufacturers in Mexico’s lawsuit over cartel violence

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The United States Supreme Court ruled on Thursday in favor of seven American gun manufacturers in a lawsuit brought by the Mexican government accusing them of aiding and abetting Mexican cartels. In its holding, the Supreme Court concluded that Mexico’s complaint failed to show that the seven gun manufacturers had participated in unlawful firearm sales to Mexican drug traffickers, and that the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA)—a federal statute restricting lawsuits against

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Discovering the Crown Jewels: Irreversible Harm in the Digital Age

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by Dennis Crouch Micron Technology has petitioned the Supreme Court for a writ of mandamus to reverse a discovery order requiring the company to produce 73 pages of its most sensitive source code in paper form to Chinese state-owned semiconductor manufacturer Yangtze Memory Technologies Company (YMTC). The case, In re Micron Technology Inc. , presents significant questions about the enforcement of protective order terms and the consideration of national security concerns in patent litigation dis

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Zambian court order and cyber laws raise concerns over press freedom

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The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) expressed concern Friday over a Zambian court’s interim injunction that blocked a media outlet from airing a investigation documentary on Chinese investment in Zambia. The nation’s High Court granted the order following a lawsuit filed by the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Zambia against the media outlet News Diggers.

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“John Roberts: 1, Stephen Miller: 0; Kilmar Abrego García’s return from an El Salvadoran prison signals a major White House change.”

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“John Roberts: 1, Stephen Miller: 0; Kilmar Abrego García’s return from an El Salvadoran prison signals a major White House change.” Columnist Jason Willick has this essay online at The Washington Post.

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The Ethics of AI: Practical Considerations for Paralegals

Finally, AI advice that understands your job. This isn't just another generic "guide", it's a practical roadmap built specifically for paralegals. What you'll learn: Ethics Without the Panic ⚖️ Decode ABA Model Rules and examples of state guidance so you can leverage AI confidently. Security That Makes Sense 🛡️️ Real-world protocols beyond buzzwords, SOC2 and HIPAA compliance, and data protection strategies that actually work.

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US federal judge approves landmark settlement, allowing NCAA athlete pay

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A US federal judge granted approval Friday of a landmark $2.6 billion class action settlement that transforms college athletics by allowing schools to directly pay student-athletes for the first time in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) history. In a released statement , NCAA President Charlie Baker said, “This is new terrain for everyone… Opportunities to drive transformative change don’t come often to organizations like ours.

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Journalist groups pressure Poland’s president-elect to protect media freedom

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Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and six other European media freedom organizations called on Poland’s newly elected president to adamantly pursue media reform and uphold press freedom in the country. The coalition urged President-elect Karol Nawrocki to foster non-partisan cooperation in government in order to implement the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) and adopt legal safeguards against Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs), which have increasingly been weaponized to sile

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“Trump’s Ambition Collides With Law on Sending Migrants to Dangerous Countries; Previous administrations usually considered whether a transfer would endanger the migrant or create risks for the United States and its allies”

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“Trump’s Ambition Collides With Law on Sending Migrants to Dangerous Countries; Previous administrations usually considered whether a transfer would endanger the migrant or create risks for the United States and its allies”: Carol Rosenberg of The New York Times has this news analysis.

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New Zealand Parliament suspends Māori lawmakers over Haka protest

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New Zealand’s Parliament on Thursday suspended three Māori lawmakers for staging a protest that included performing the haka, a traditional Māori dance, in opposition to a controversial bill. Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, who are the co-leaders of the Te Pāti Māori party, were suspended without pay for 21 days following a vote by a parliamentary committee.

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“How a Supreme Court decision backing the NRA is thwarting Trump’s retribution campaign”

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Home | Archive | RSS | Twitter | Contact Saturday, June 7, 2025 “How a Supreme Court decision backing the NRA is thwarting Trump’s retribution campaign”: Devan Cole of CNN has this report. Posted at 10:24 PM by Howard Bashman “Trump’s Ambition Collides With Law on Sending Migrants to Dangerous Countries; Previous administrations usually considered whether a transfer would endanger the migrant or create risks for the United States and its allies”: Carol Rosenberg of The Ne

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Prep with Purpose: How to Build Better Trial Binders

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

Get ready to master the art and science of trial preparation organization that top attorneys rely on in this exclusive webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will walk through proven systems for creating comprehensive trial notebooks and binders that transform scattered case materials into a powerful command center. Learning Objectives: Strategic Organization 📊 Learn the essential sections every trial notebook needs and how to structure them for maximum clarity and acce

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US Supreme Court unanimously rules against higher burden of proof in reverse discrimination lawsuits

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T he US Supreme Court unanimously ruled Thursday against imposing a higher burden of proof for reverse discrimination Title VII lawsuits. The Court reversed on a case involving a heterosexual woman who claimed that she was denied promotion and demoted because of her sexual orientation. A lower court had applied a “background circumstances” rule to the case, which established a higher evidentiary burden for Title VII claimants who suffered as a member of a majority class.

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Hard Landing: The Return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia

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Below is my column at Fox.com on the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia and what lies ahead in the case. Regardless of the outcome of the criminal prosecution, one thing seems virtually certain: Abrego Garcia will eventually go home. to El Salvador. Here is the column: Kilmar Abrego Garcia is coming back to the United States, but he is hardly thrilled by the prospect.

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Convictions of two individuals over journalist’s death sparks calls for further justice in Malta

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Reporters Without Borders (RSF) emphasized on Friday that journalists in Malta remain at risk following the conviction of two individuals for supplying a bomb that killed an investigative journalist in 2017. Head of the RSF European Union and Balkans desk Pavol Szalai called the convictions “undeniable progress in the quest for justice,” but noted that the trial “highlighted the Maltese state’s failure to dismantle—at every stage—the complex scheme devised to kill a journ

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Today in Supreme Court History: June 7, 1965

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Research: The Anatomy of a Legal Brief

Why does it take 20-40 hrs. to create a compliant legal brief? TypeLaw analyzed 10,000+ briefs to determine the anatomy of the average brief—how many words, paragraphs, citations to the record, and more. See the research results in this infographic.

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Amnesty International urges Israel not to obstruct Gaza Freedom Flotilla

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Amnesty International on Friday urged Israeli authorities to allow the Madleen, the lead vessel of the Gaza Freedom Flotilla, to proceed safely and without interference toward the besieged Gaza Strip. This appeal comes as reports surface that the Israeli Navy may intercept the humanitarian flotilla. “Israeli authorities must immediately lift their unlawful blockade on Gaza, allow and resume the unhindered flow of humanitarian assistance and lifesaving supplies, and #StopTheGenocide,”

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How Tariffs Are Breaking the Manufacturing Industries Trump Says He Wants To Protect

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When President Donald Trump announced a sweeping set of tariffs on nearly all imports, he promised that April 2—what the White House dubbed "Liberation Day"—would "forever be remembered as the day American industry was reborn." That's not the way Michele Derrigo-Barnes sees it. Trump's tariffs are "killing" small American manufacturers like hers, she tells Reason.

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EU officials reaffirm support for ICC in response to US sanctions on judges

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European Union officials, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa have reaffirmed the EU’s support for the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday in response to US sanctions on four ICC judges. Slovenia, home to one of the sanctioned judges, has further asked Brussels to use the EU’s Extraterritoriality (Blocking) statute to prohibit EU operators from complying with the sanctions without special authorization.

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The Nondelegation Case Against Trump's Massive New Travel Ban

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(NA) In my previous post on Trump's massive new travel ban, I noted that the Supreme Court's badly flawed ruling in Trump v. Hawaii (2018) probably precludes challenges based on discriminatory intent. But I also noted there is an alternative path to striking down the new travel ban: nondelegation doctrine. That path remains open because Trump v. Hawaii did not consider nondelegation issues; indeed the word "nondelegation" isn't even mentioned in any of the majority, concurring, and dissenting op

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Fresh Out of School: How to Become an Expert Paralegal

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

The difference between a paralegal and an exceptional paralegal isn't just competence—it's the bold initiative to anticipate needs, master hidden firm dynamics, and transform challenges into opportunities that showcase your indispensable value. Join this webinar with attorney Joe Stephens to get an insider's perspective into how you can become a strategic asset to your practice!

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Progressive International movement mobilizes for a “Global March to Gaza” to break Israel blockade

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Progressive International members announced on Friday plans for an eight-day “Global March to Gaza” during which thousands of activists, doctors, artists, and citizens from 31 countries will march from Cairo, Egypt to Rafah in an effort to break Israel’s blockade on Gaza. Scheduled to begin on June 12, protestors will call for an “immediate end to the genocide in Gaza, a total embargo on Israel, and total boycott from the military, economic, cultural network of Israeli vi

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US court blocks efforts to stop AmeriCorps work in certain states

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A federal judge in Maryland ordered the Trump administration on Thursday to restore AmeriCorps-funded programs in Washington, DC, and 24 Democratic-led states as their lawsuit over recent cuts proceeds. The defendants shall RESTORE the affected AmeriCorps programs in the plaintiff states to the status quo prior to the April 25, 2025 grant terminations by REINSTATING the grants in the plaintiff states that were terminated and by RETURNING to service the AmeriCorps and VISTA members who were servi

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Federal court upholds White House restrictions on Associated Press

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A federal court ruled on Friday that the Trump administration can bar the Associated Press (AP) from some events and spaces in the White House. The opinion follows an AP lawsuit claiming the administration infringed upon the outlet’s First Amendment rights. Written by U.S. Circuit Judge Neomi Rao, the 2-1 ruling said that the government can limit speech or grant access to its property depending on where the speech happens.

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US states urge Food and Drug Administration to expand abortion pill accessibility

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The attorneys general of New York, California, Massachusetts, and New Jersey on Thursday asked the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to remove some of the restrictions on access to mifepristone , the so-called “abortion pill.” The four states have requested that the FDA remove the mifepristone risk evaluation and mitigation strategies (REMS) program, “including but not limited to the Prescriber Certification, Pharmacy Certification, and Patient Agreement form.” The st

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6 Contract Data Analytics Tools To Boost Contract Oversight

Analyzing contract trends with manual contract management is like sifting through a pile of papers in a dimly lit room, trying to find clues manually. Advanced CLM software’s contract data analytics, on the other hand, is like having an AI-based, intelligent magnifying glass that not only highlights key clues but also connects the dots for you. With innovative, AI-powered contract data analytics, you can solve the mystery of trends faster and with greater accuracy, making informed decisions base