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Legal News for Tues 6/16 - Fisker Inc. Bankruptcy, Amazon Union Allies with Teamsters, New EPA PFAS Regs, J&J Talc Battle Rages on and IRS Needs to go Remote-First
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This Day in Legal History: Posse Comitatus Act Passed On June 18, 1878, the U.S. Congress passed the Posse Comitatus Act, a significant piece of legislation that shaped the relationship between the military and civil authorities. The Act made it a felony to use the Army to enforce domestic policies without explicit authorization from Congress or th…
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Legal News for Mon 6/17 - Rare Disease Community and IRA, Alex Jones' BK Rolls on, and President Biden Criticizes SCOTUS
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This Day in Legal History: James McCord Arrested On June 17, 1972, James McCord, security director for President Richard Nixon's re-election committee, and four Cuban-Americans were arrested for breaking into the Democratic National Committee Headquarters at the Watergate complex in Washington, D.C. This event marked the beginning of the Watergate …
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Legal News for Fri 6/14 - Big Law Comes to Boston, New FERC Commissioners, Senate Bill Creating New Judgeships and Visa/Mastercard Settlement in Question
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This Day in Legal History: Flag Statutes in Public Schools On this day in legal history, June 14, 1943, the US Supreme Court issued a landmark decision in West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette, profoundly impacting the rights of individuals in public schools. The case arose when Jehovah's Witnesses challenged a West Virginia mandate re…
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Legal News for Thurs 6/13 - Tesla Shareholders Vote on Musk Pay Package, Disney 15-Year Expansion Deal With Florida and SCOTUS Reviews SEC In-house Judges
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This Day in Legal History: Miranda Rights On June 13, 1966, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a landmark ruling in Miranda v. Arizona, fundamentally transforming the criminal justice system. The Court held that suspects must be informed of their rights prior to police interrogation, a decision aimed at protecting the Fifth Amendment right against se…
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Legal News for Weds 6/12 - Paul Weiss Aggressively Recruits, GETS Tech in Power Grids, Musk Withdraws Lawsuit Against OpenAI, Adobe Responds to AI Fears and J&J Settles Talc
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This Day in Legal History: Loving v. Virginia On June 12, 1967, the United States Supreme Court issued a landmark decision in the case of Loving v. Virginia, striking down state laws prohibiting interracial marriage. Richard Loving, a white man, and Mildred Jeter, a Black woman, were married in Washington, D.C., in 1958 but were arrested upon their…
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Legal News for Tues 6/11 - UAW President Investigation, Alito's Secret Recording re "Godliness," 5th Circuit Scraps AI rule and an Awful AZ Unhoused Individuals Bill.
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This Day in Legal History: University of Alabama Desegregated On June 11, 1963, a pivotal moment in the American Civil Rights Movement unfolded at the University of Alabama. Governor George Wallace famously stood in the doorway of Foster Auditorium to block the enrollment of two African-American students, Vivian Malone and James Hood, symbolizing h…
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Legal News for Mon 6/10 - Cities Grapple with EPA Lead Pipe Mandate, Musk Seeks Small Shareholder Support, Law Firm Defense for $5.6b Fee Case and Federal Data Privacy Law News
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This Day in Legal History: Discriminatory Districting On June 10, 1946, the US Supreme Court rendered a pivotal decision in Colegrove v. Green, which upheld the validity of uneven congressional districting plans. The case involved a challenge to Illinois' districting plan that disproportionately concentrated voters into large districts in the centr…
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Legal News for Fri 6/7 - SCOTUS Estate Tax Ruling, Netflix Investors Reject AI Transparency, Judge Recused from Gaza Case and TX Library Un-banning Some LGBTQ+ Books
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This Day in Legal History: Gandhi’s First Act of Civil Disobedience On June 7, 1893, Mohandas Gandhi committed his first act of civil disobedience in South Africa, an event that would shape his future activism and the global struggle for civil rights. Gandhi, holding a first-class ticket, was ordered to move to the third-class section of a train be…
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Legal News for Thurs 6/6 - US Antitrust Probes into AI, Tax Issues for Restaurants, Pause in Trump GA Case and $1.3b UK Lawsuit Against Amazon by Sellers
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This Day in Legal History: SEC Established On this day in legal history, June 6, 1934, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was established, marking a pivotal moment in the regulation of financial markets. The SEC was created in response to the stock market crash of 1929 and the ensuing Great Depression, aiming to restore inve…
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Legal News for Weds 6/5 - FTC vs. Meta, Trump Wants Gag Order Lifted, UK Adtech Lawsuit Against Google, and McDonald's Big Mac Chicken Case
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This Day in Legal History: Denmark Becomes a Constitutional Monarchy On June 5, 1849, Denmark transitioned from an absolute monarchy to a constitutional monarchy with the signing of its first constitution. This pivotal moment marked the end of absolute royal rule and the beginning of a new era of governance based on democratic principles. The Danis…
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Legal News for Tues 6/4 - Big Law Generative AI Embrace, Epoch Times CFO Indicted, FTX Tax Settlement, J&J $260m Trial Verdict, and Column on Sales Suppression
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.minimumcomp.com This Day in Legal History: Wiretapping Constitutional On June 4, 1928, the U.S. Supreme Court rendered a significant decision in the case of Olmstead v. United States, ruling that wiretapping private telephone conversations without judicial approval was constitutional…
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Legal News for Mon 6/3 - Wall Street Law Firms Entering Sports Deals and Facing Upheaval in Self-Reg, DE Ruling on Zantac Lawsuits and Boeing Execs Unlikely to Face Charges
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Legal News for Fri 5/31 - Trump Guilty * 34, Musk Alleged Securities Fraud, CJ Roberts Refuses Meeting with Senators
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This Day in Legal History: South Africa Established On May 31, 1910, the Union of South Africa was established, marking a significant moment in the nation's history as it unified the previously separate colonies of the Cape, Natal, Transvaal, and the Orange Free State under British dominion. This union created a self-governing dominion within the B…
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Legal News for Thurs 5/30 - Alito Won't Recuse, Jurors Deliberate in Trump Trial, QB Sues Florida Over NIL Deal and Jenna Ellis Law License Suspended
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This Day in Legal History: Kansas-Nebraska Act Passed On May 30, 1854, the U.S. Congress passed the Kansas-Nebraska Act, a significant piece of legislation that allowed the territories of Kansas and Nebraska to decide for themselves whether to allow slavery through popular sovereignty. This act, introduced by Senator Stephen A. Douglas, effectively…
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Legal News for Weds 5/29 - PwC Sells ChatGPT Enterprise, TX Judge Transfers CFPB Lawsuit to DC, Illinois Sports Wagering Tax and Combating Biofuel Credit Fraud
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This Day in Legal History: House Un-American Activities Committee Probes Hollywood On May 29, 1947, the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) began its infamous investigation into communist influence in the Hollywood film industry. This marked the start of a series of public hearings aimed at identifying and eliminating alleged communist su…
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Legal News for Tues 5/28 - Closing Arguments in Trump Trial, Rejection of Musk's $56b Pay by Proxy Firm, Meta's Court Ruling on Stakeholderism
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This Day in Legal History: Frederic Maitland Born On May 28, 1850, Frederic William Maitland, a prominent English legal historian, was born. Maitland is renowned for his contributions to the study of English legal history. He co-authored the seminal work "The History of English Law Before the Time of Edward I" with Sir Frederick Pollock. This book,…
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Legal News for Fri 5/24 - RoboBiden Charges Filed, SCOTUS Ruling Impacting Redistricting, Ongoing BK Judge Roman Scandal and DOJ's Lawsuit Against Live Nation
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This Day in Legal History: Act of Toleration Enacted On May 24, 1689, the Parliament of England enacted the Act of Toleration, a pivotal law that granted religious freedom to English Protestants. This legislation marked a significant shift in England's religious landscape, as it allowed non-Anglican Protestants, such as Baptists and Congregationali…
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Legal News for Thurs 5/23 - Copilot+ PCs Privacy Nightmare, FCC Proposal for AI Disclosure in Political Ads, DOJ Antitrust Suit Against Live Nation, J&J BK Games, Uni Leaders Testify on Campus Protest
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This Day in Legal History: South Carolina Ratified the US Constitution On May 23, 1788, South Carolina ratified the United States Constitution, marking its official entry as the eighth state in the newly formed union. This significant event took place amidst debates and conventions where federalists and anti-federalists argued over the merits and d…
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Legal News for Weds 5/22 - Rudy Promises to Stop Defaming, Biden Gets 200th Judge Confirmed, ABA Faces Discrimination Complaints and Section 230 Hearing
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This Day in Legal History: Grant Signs the General Amnesty Act On May 22, 1872, President Ulysses S. Grant signed the General Amnesty Act, marking a significant moment in the post-Civil War reconstruction era. This legislation restored voting rights to most former Confederate rebels who had been disenfranchised under the Fourteenth Amendment as a p…
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Legal News for Tues 5/21 - Giuliani Creditors Want WABC Details, FDIC Gruenberg Resigns Over Toxic Workplace, LSAC New Socioeconomic Metric and Racial Bias in IRS Audits
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This Day in Legal History: American Red Cross Founded On this day in legal history, May 21, 1881, Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross. Inspired by her experiences providing care to soldiers during the Civil War and influenced by the International Red Cross in Europe, Barton established the organization to offer emergency assistance, disaste…
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Legal News for Mon 5/20 - Trump Testimony in Trial, CO Groundbreaking AI Law, SCOTUS Ruling on CFPB Funding, States' Plans to Build Solar Workforce and New Fed Reqs for Nursing Homes
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This Day in Legal History: Free Exercise Clause Applies to States On this day, May 20, in 1940, the United States Supreme Court made a landmark decision in the case of Cantwell v. Connecticut, significantly shaping the landscape of religious freedom in America. The Court held that the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment, which guarantees in…
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Legal News for Fri 5/17 - SCOTUS Upholds CFPB Funding, Cohen Testimony Bolstered by Evidence, US Airline Lawyers Make $ and MSFT Appeals $242m Patent Verdict
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This Day in Legal History: Constitution of Norway Signed On this day, May 17, in 1814, the Constitution of Norway was signed, marking a pivotal moment in the country's history. This significant event established Norway as an independent kingdom, following centuries of union with Denmark. The constitution was drafted at Eidsvoll by the Norwegian Con…
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Legal News for Thurs 5/16 - Ghostwriting Legal Briefs, Quinn Emanuel All-In with AI, Biden 401(k) Rule Repeal Attempts and Boeing Shareholder Challenges to Executive Compensation
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This Day in Legal History: President Johnson Acquitted On May 16, 1868, a significant moment in U.S. legal and political history occurred when President Andrew Johnson was acquitted in his impeachment trial. Johnson, who had ascended to the presidency following the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, was charged with high crimes and misdemeanors, pri…
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Legal News for Weds 5/15 - Cohen Testimony in Trump Trial Rundown, Giuliani Delayed BK Proceedings, Retailer BKs Hit Landlords Hard and Musk's Impact on DE Courts
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This Day in Legal History: Standard Oil Dissolved On this day in legal history, May 15, 1911, the United States Supreme Court delivered a landmark decision that significantly altered the landscape of American business practices. The case in question was Standard Oil Co. of New Jersey v. United States, where the Court found Standard Oil guilty of mo…
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Legal News for Tues 5/14 - Perkins Coie Expands to London, Menendez Corruption Trial Jury Selection, DE Hearing on Fees, Challenges to Youth Climate Lawsuit and Pentagon Leaker Teixeira's Proceedings
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This Day in Legal History: Constitutional Convention Assembles On May 14, 1787, a pivotal moment unfolded in American history as delegates from each state began to gather in Philadelphia for what would be known as the Constitutional Convention. This assembly was critical in shaping the nation's future, aimed at addressing the deficiencies of the Ar…
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Legal News for Mon 5/13 - Cohen's Testimony Against Trump, Fifth Circuit Review of Nasdaq DEI Rules, Menendez Corruption Trial and TX Judge Pauses CFPB Late Fee Cap
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This Day in Legal History: Cutting Funding to Segregated Schools On May 13, 1966, a significant moment in the enforcement of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 unfolded, marking a pivotal step in the U.S. government's commitment to desegregation in education. This action targeted twelve segregated Southern school districts, which were found to be in viol…
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Legal News for Fri 5/10 - Xtandi Cost Cut, Lawsuit Against Iowa Immigration Law, Musk Potential SEC Testimony, ABA Shift on Bar Exam Alts and FERC's New Rules
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This Day in Legal History: Corporations Are “Persons” Under 14th Amendment On May 10, 1886, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a landmark decision in the case of Santa Clara County v. Southern Pacific Railroad Company, fundamentally altering the legal landscape for corporations in the United States. This ruling established that corporations were to b…
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Legal News for Thurs 5/9 - Jazz Pharmaceuticals Orphan Drug Claim, Ozempic Side Effect Litigation, Allegations against Rudy and AFL vs. Red Hat
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This Day in Legal History: Impeachment Hearings Against Nixon On May 9, 1974, a significant event unfolded in the political and legal history of the United States as the House Judiciary Committee, chaired by Representative Peter Rodino (D-NJ), initiated impeachment hearings against President Richard Nixon. This marked a crucial point in the Waterga…
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Legal News for Weds 5/8 - SCOTUS Looks at Wetlands and Clean Water Act, Failed House Veto Override, TikTok Legal Battle, Archegos Trial Start, Trump Document Trial Delayed
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This Day in Legal History: Smallpox Eradicated On May 8, 1980, a landmark moment in public health and legal history was achieved when the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared smallpox eradicated. This declaration came in the form of Resolution WHA33.3, marking an unprecedented victory in the battle against infectious diseases. Smallp…
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Legal News for Tues 5/7 - Trump Trial Updates, Law Firm Growth in '24, $23.4m Verdict Against Activision and Income-Adjusted Property Taxes
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This Day in Legal History: 27th Amendment Ratified On May 7, 1992, a significant addition was made to the United States Constitution with the ratification of the Twenty-seventh Amendment. This amendment, which prohibits any law that increases or decreases the salary of members of Congress from taking effect until the start of the next set of terms …
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Legal News for Mon 5/6 - U.S. Overtime Thresholds, MA Adopts Six-Person Juries, Berkshire Battles Wildfire Claims and UAW Labor Negotiations Updates
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This Day in Legal History: On May 6, 1882, a pivotal moment in U.S. immigration history occurred with the signing of the Chinese Exclusion Act by President Chester A. Arthur. This federal law marked the first and only time that the United States explicitly barred a specific ethnic or national group from immigrating to the country, specifically targ…
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Legal News for Fri 5/3 - DACA Recipients Gain ACA Access, Zantac Cancer Trial, and Trump's Trial Where He Calls Stormy an Extorter and Cohen Disgruntled
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This Day in Legal History: Racist Restrictive Covenants Struck Down On May 3, 1948, a significant legal decision was rendered by the United States Supreme Court, fundamentally altering the landscape of civil rights and property law. The case, Shelley v. Kraemer, addressed the pernicious practice of racially-restrictive covenants in real estate. The…
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Legal News for Thurs 5/2 - $600m Windfall for Litigation Financiers, EPA $3b Lead Pipe Replacement, Legal Updates for Eastman and Trump
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This Day in Legal History: Hoover Dead On this day, May 2, in 1972, J. Edgar Hoover, the controversial and influential Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), passed away at the age of 77. Hoover had been at the helm of the FBI since 1924, dramatically shaping the agency's direction and methods for nearly half a century. His tenure b…
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Legal News for Weds 5/1 - PTO New Rule on Pharma Patent Settlements, Jones Day SCOTUS Presence, J&J Seeks $11b Settlement in Talc Suit and Biden's FY2025 Unrealized Gain Tax Proposal
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This Day in Legal History: First Union Formed On May 1, 1794, a pivotal development in labor rights history occurred in Philadelphia with the formation of the Federal Society of Journeymen Cordwainers. This organization, consisting of skilled shoemakers, marks the establishment of the first trade union in the United States. The union was created as…
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Legal News for 4/30 - Clark Disbarment, Climate Data Disclosures, Clean Energy Permitting, Trump Trial, Binance Sentencing and Vice Taxation
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This Day in Legal History: Organization of American States Established On this day, April 30, in 1948, a significant event in the realm of international law and diplomacy occurred with the establishment of the Organization of American States (OAS). This was formalized through the signing of the Charter of the Organization of American States during …
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Legal News for Mon 4/29 - FTC's Ban on Noncompete Clauses has State Component, Trump's Trial is his Campaign, Survey on Law School Prep and Privacy Complaint against ChatGPT
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This Day in Legal History: Oliver Ellsworth Born On this day in legal history, April 29 marks the birth of Oliver Ellsworth in 1745, in Windsor, Connecticut. A pivotal figure in early American jurisprudence, Ellsworth's contributions to the United States legal system are profound and lasting. As the third Chief Justice of the United States, a posit…
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Legal News for Fri 4/26 - SCOTUS Deliberates on Trump Immunity Claims, New EPA Rules on PFAS in Superfunds, Weinstein NY Conviction Overturned and Flynns vs. CNN
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This Day in Legal History: WIPO Established On April 26, 1970, a significant advancement in the protection and management of intellectual property took place with the establishment of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). This marked the enforcement of the Convention Establishing WIPO, making it one of the specialized agencies under …
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Legal News for Thurs 4/25 - SCOTUS Reviews Presidential Immunity in Trump 2020 Election Case, EPA Mercury Standards, Challenges to AI Copyright Bill, and Biden's Capital Gains Rate Proposal
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This Day in Legal History: First French Execution by Guillotine On April 25, 1792, a significant event in the history of capital punishment occurred in France: the first execution by guillotine. The individual subjected to this new method was Nicolas-Jacques Pelletier, a highwayman known for his criminal activities. The guillotine was introduced as…
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Legal News for 4/24 - Boeing Executives Retire With Huge Payouts, TikTok Divestiture Rolls on, and the FTC Bans Non-Compete Clauses (!!)
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This Day in Legal History: WWI German Use of Chemical Weapons on Canadian Troops On April 24, 1915, during the Second Battle of Ypres in World War I, German forces launched one of the first large-scale chemical weapon attacks in history. This attack targeted Canadian troops stationed near the town of Ypres in Belgium. The Germans released chlorine …
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Legal News for Tues 4/23 - Biden Admin Energy Tours, FTC's Non-Compete Ban, Trump Gag Order Trial, Property Tax for Space and Sales Tax Lotteries
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This Day in Legal History: Sirhan Sirhan Sentenced to Death On this day in legal history, April 23, 1969, Sirhan Sirhan was sentenced to death for the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy, a pivotal moment in American political and legal narratives. Sirhan, a 24-year-old Palestinian immigrant, was convicted of murdering Kennedy on June 5, 196…
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Legal News for Mon 4/22 - SCOTUS Revisits Homelessness, Big Law Recruiting 1Ls, Trump's First Criminal Trial Begins
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This Day in Legal History: Harlan Fiske Stone Dies On April 22, 1946, the United States Supreme Court lost one of its distinguished jurists, Chief Justice Harlan Fiske Stone, who died unexpectedly at the age of 73 while still serving on the bench. Appointed as Chief Justice in 1941 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Stone had originally been nomin…
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Legal News for Fri 4/19 - Troutman Pepper and Locke Lord Sitting in a Tree M-E-R-G-I-N-G, Jones Day vs. Soverain Software, Jury Selection in Trump Trial and Law Deans Oppose ABA Course Uniformity Rule
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This Day in Legal History: Beatles Sign 10 Year Partnership Agreement On this day in legal history, April 19, 1967, The Beatles, comprising John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, entered into a significant legal agreement that aimed to bind them together as a group for another decade. The partnership deed they signed not onl…
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Legal News for Thurs 4/18 - Fox News Fiddles with Trump Jury, Judge's Non-recusal in a Credit Card Fee Case, Prison Healthcare BK Challenges and a $142m Samsung Patent Verdict
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This Day in Legal History: Republic of Ireland Act On April 18, 1949, a significant transformation in Ireland's political and legal landscape occurred with the enactment of the Republic of Ireland Act. This pivotal legislation marked the culmination of Ireland's progressive move towards full sovereignty, severing the last formal ties with the Briti…
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Legal News for Weds 4/17 - Walmart's $101M Loss, Sen. Menendez Trial Strategy, Cohen's Role in Trump Trial and Open Source Developer Tax Credits
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This Day in Legal History: Sirhan Sirhan Convicted On this day in legal history, April 17, 1969, Sirhan Sirhan was convicted of one of the most high-profile crimes of the 20th century—the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy. Kennedy, a leading candidate for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States, was shot on June 5, 196…
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Legal News for 4/16 - Giuliani Fails to Overturn $148M Verdict, SCOTUS Rules on Idaho Trans-care Ban, Implications of 1/6 Riot cases on DJT and Claims Against Zuck Dismissed
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This Day in Legal History: MLK’s Letter from Birmingham Jail On April 16, 1963, Martin Luther King, Jr., a central figure in the American civil rights movement, penned one of the most significant literary pieces in American history—his "Letter from Birmingham Jail." His writing came during a pivotal time for civil rights, following his arrest for p…
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Legal News for Mon 4/15- Changes to Underwriting Processes on Wall Street Coming (?), Divided SCOTUS Debates Jan 6. Capitol Riot Statute, and Trump Stumps in Pennsylvania
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This Day in Legal History: Unsinkable Sinks On this day in legal history, April 15 marks the sinking of the RMS Titanic in 1912, a maritime disaster that led to significant legal repercussions. After striking an iceberg in the North Atlantic, the Titanic sank, resulting in the loss of over 1,500 lives out of the 2,228 passengers and crew aboard. Th…
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Legal News for Fri 4/12 - White House $20b Climate Fund, Who Cares About USNWR Law School Rankings?, and Next Steps in Epic Games' Antitrust Win Against Google
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This Day in Legal History: The Trial of Galileo On April 12, 1633, a pivotal moment in the annals of legal and scientific history unfolded as Galileo Galilei faced the Roman Catholic Church's formal inquisition on charges of heresy. This trial was not merely a religious condemnation but a significant clash between emerging scientific ideas and esta…
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Legal News for Thurs 4/11 - PFAS In Water Mitigation Costs, $525M Verdict Against Amazon for Kove IO, Democrats Target Estate Tax Dodgers and Closing the 'Gun Show Loophole'
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This Day in Legal History: Civil Rights Act of 1968 On April 11, 1968, a significant moment in the history of American civil rights unfolded when President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1968, widely known as the Fair Housing Act, into law. This legislation was a watershed in the struggle for equality, aimed at eradicating discrim…
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Legal News for Weds 4/10 - Historic PFAS Water Standards Pass, Trump SPAC Litigation Rolls on and Russia's Hefty Fine on Google re: Ukraine
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This Day in Legal History: Patent Act Approved On April 10, 1790, a significant milestone in U.S. legal and innovation history was reached when Congress approved America's first Patent Act. This foundational legislation was instrumental in laying the groundwork for the protection of intellectual property in the United States, a concept that has bec…
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Legal News for Tues 4/9 - Judges Facing Threats, Cannabis Ruling in NY, Tesla's Autopilot Crash Settlement, Crumbley Sentencing and Issues with the SALT Cap
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This Day in Legal History: Alaska Purchased for a Steal On this day in legal history, the U.S. Senate made a significant decision that would expand the nation's territory and shape its future. On April 9, 1867, senators voted to ratify the Treaty with Russia, approving the purchase of Alaska for $7.2 million–about $265 million in 2024 dollars. This…
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