The idea is that this podcast can accompany you on your commute home and will render you minimally competent on the major legal news stories of the day. The transcript is available in the form of a newsletter at www.minimumcomp.com. www.minimumcomp.com
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Legal News for Fri 10/25 - Hollywood Weaponizes Anti-SLAPP Laws, Stalled Tax Relief for Hostages, Menendez Brothers' Parole Bid and Baltimore Bridge Ship Hit With $102m Settlement
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This Day in Legal History: First Televised Trial On October 25, 1988, New York marked a significant moment in legal and media history by televising its first-ever courtroom trial—the highly publicized murder case of Joel Steinberg. Steinberg, a disbarred attorney, was accused of the brutal abuse and subsequent death of six-year-old Lisa Steinberg, …
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Legal New for Thurs 10/24 - Wisconsin MyVote Lawsuit, Trade Groups Challenge Click-to-Cancel Rule, FL Wants to Investigate Assassination Attempt and Trump's Tariff Plan is Historically Bad
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This Day in Legal History: United Nations Charter Comes into Force On October 24, 1945, United Nations Day marked the formal establishment of the United Nations (UN) as the UN Charter officially came into force. The Charter had been signed a few months earlier on June 26, 1945, in San Francisco by 50 countries, laying the foundation for an internat…
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Legal News for Weds 10/23 - Giuliani Hands Over Assets, GA SC Rejects GOP Election Rules, Surge in Law School Apps and Lawyers Donate to Harris
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This Day in Legal History: UK Parliament First Convenes On October 23, 1707, the Parliament of the United Kingdom convened for the first time in London, marking a historic moment in British governance. This event followed the formal unification of England and Scotland earlier that year under the Acts of Union 1707, which created the Kingdom of Grea…
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Legal News for Tues 10/22 - Questionably Legal Musk Election Giveaway, PFAS Settlement, Murdoch/Dow Jones Sues Perplexity, Michigan Overseas Voting Case and Uniformity in Sales Tax
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This Day in Legal History: Robert Bork Nomination Rejected On October 23, 1987, the U.S. Senate rejected President Ronald Reagan’s nomination of Robert H. Bork to the Supreme Court by a vote of 42-58. This rejection was a pivotal moment in U.S. legal and political history, marking one of the most contentious Supreme Court nomination battles. Bork, …
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Legal News for Mon 10/21 - DJI Sues Pentagon, Eli Lilly Sues Copycat Weight-loss Drugs, Fox News Legal Team Move and NJ Transit Patent Sovereign Immunity Battle
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This Day in Legal History: West Law Reports Published On October 21, 1876, the West Publishing Company, founded by John B. West, published its first legal reporter, The Syllabi. This marked the beginning of a transformation in how American legal professionals accessed and utilized case law. The Syllabi aimed to provide Minnesota lawyers with timely…
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Legal News for Fri 10/18 - Jones Day 'Dad Leave' Lawsuit, US Battleground States Warn Officials on Interference, DeSantis Admin Runs Afoul of First Amendment
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This Day in Legal History: BBC Founded On October 18, 1922, the British Broadcasting Company (BBC) was founded, a significant development in media law and broadcasting regulation. The BBC was established as a private corporation, but it was under significant government oversight from the start. The British government, through the Post Office, issue…
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Legal News for Thurs 10/17 - DLA Piper Defends Against Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit, SpaceX Sues Over Launch Limits, Judiciary's Future Post-24 and Election Legal Battles Spool Up
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This Day in Legal History: President Carter Restores Jefferson Davis’ Citizenship On October 17, 1977, President Jimmy Carter signed legislation restoring the U.S. citizenship of Jefferson Davis, the former president of the Confederate States of America. Davis had been stripped of his citizenship after the Civil War due to his leadership role in th…
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Legal News for Weds 10/16 - Meta Faces Claims by 34 States, SCOTUS Rejects Uber's Challenge to CA Labor Law, Swift Election Litigation and Stolen Tax Refund Checks
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This Day in Legal History: Nazi War Criminals Hanged On October 16, 1946, ten high-ranking Nazi war criminals were executed by hanging after being convicted by the International Military Tribunal at Nuremberg. This landmark trial held key figures of Adolf Hitler’s regime accountable for crimes against humanity, war crimes, and genocide committed du…
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Legal News for Tues 10/15 - Litigation Financing Decision in NJ, Upcoming Judicial Reforms in 3 States, Boies Schiller Defense in Mortgage Class Action and Election Related Lawsuits
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This Day in Legal History: Black Panther Party for Self-Defense Founded On October 15, 1966, the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense was founded in Oakland, California, by Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale. Although primarily thought of as a political and social movement, its founding also had significant legal implications. The Black Panther Party w…
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Legal News for Fri 10/11 - Trump Legal Woes Continue, Boeing's Unfair Labor Practice Charge and Italy's Potential Expansion of its DST
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This Day in Legal History: Anita Hill Testifies in Clarence Thomas Confirmation Hearing On October 11, 1991, law professor Anita Hill testified before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee during the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas. Hill, who had worked under Thomas at the Department of Education and the Equal Employme…
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Legal News for Thurs 10/10 - 5th Circuit Overturns ISP Music Piracy Award, GSK Settles $2.2b in Zantac Suits and FTX Investors Drop Claim Against Sullivan and Cromwell
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This Day in Legal History: Outer Space Treaty Enters Into Force On October 10, 1967, the Outer Space Treaty, formally known as the "Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies," entered into force. This landmark agreement established a framework for…
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Legal News for Weds 10/9 - Google To Breakup? Richard Glossip Death Row Appeal and SCOTUS Support for Regulation on "Ghost Guns"
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This Day in Legal History: Che Guevara Executed On October 9, 1967, Ernesto "Che" Guevara, a prominent figure in revolutionary movements across Latin America, was executed by Bolivian forces after being captured during a failed guerrilla campaign. Guevara was a key leader in the Cuban Revolution and sought to spread Marxist insurgencies throughout …
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Legal News for Tues 10/8 - SCOTUS Hears Prescription Pet Food Claims, FTX Plans to Repay Billions, EPA New Timeline for Lead Pipe Replacement and State Film Production Tax Credits Stink
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This Day in Legal History: Great Chicago Fire On October 8, 1871, the Great Chicago Fire ignited, marking one of the most devastating urban disasters in U.S. history. The fire burned for two days, fueled by dry conditions and wooden structures that dominated the cityscape. It destroyed over three square miles of Chicago, killing around 300 people a…
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Legal News for Mon 10/7 - SCOTUS Term Opens Under Scrutiny, Legal Job Market Growth, McDonald's Lawsuit Over Beef Price Fixing
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This Day in Legal History: GDR Established On October 7, 1949, the German Democratic Republic (GDR), commonly known as East Germany, was officially established. This marked the formal division of Germany into two separate states after World War II. The creation of East Germany came in response to the formation of the Federal Republic of Germany (We…
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Legal News for For 10/4 - Biden's Student Debt Relief Blocked Again, US Gov Backs Nvidia Investors in Crypto Sales Case, Meta Ad Data Limits in EU and Cupertino's Tax-sharing Settlement with Apple
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This Day in Legal History: Watergate Trial Begins On October 4, 1974, the trial of key Watergate conspirators began, marking a significant moment in American legal and political history. The defendants included top Nixon administration officials H.R. Haldeman, John Ehrlichman, John Mitchell, Robert Mardian, and Kenneth Parkinson. These men were acc…
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Legal News for Thurs 10/3 - 8 States Voting to Ban Noncitizen Voters, SCOTUS Cases Impacting Employment Law, SEC Appeal in Ripple Case and Trump's 1/6 "So what?"
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This Day in Legal History: Formal Immigration Quotas End On October 3, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Immigration and Nationality Act into law, marking a significant shift in U.S. immigration policy. This legislation, also known as the Hart-Celler Act, abolished the national origins quota system that had been in place since 1924, whic…
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Legal News for Weds 10/2 - Google Renewed Antitrust Suit Over Voice Assistants, Amazon NLRB Case Paused, US Port Strike Disrupts Ocean Shipping
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This Day in Legal History: The Amsterdam Treaty Broadens the EU On October 2, 1997, the Amsterdam Treaty was signed by European Union (EU) delegates, marking a significant step in the evolution of the EU's institutional framework and policy ambitions. The treaty aimed to enhance the efficiency, transparency, and democratic legitimacy of the Union, …
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Legal News for Tues 10/1 - Eric Adams Legal Team Assembles, Democrats Challenge Georgia Election Rules, Law Firms fill AI Leadership Rules
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This Day in Legal History: William Rehnquist Born On October 1, 1924, William Hubbs Rehnquist, the 16th Chief Justice of the United States, was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Appointed to the Supreme Court in 1972 by President Nixon, Rehnquist became a polarizing figure, known for his staunch conservatism and originalist approach to the Constitution…
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Legal News for Mon 9/30 - GOP Legal Efforts to Pre-Challenge Election Results, Epic Games Lawsuit vs. Google and Samsung, Judge's Rebuke in Patent-Funding Investigation
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This Day in Legal History: Nazi Leaders Convicted at Nuremberg On September 30, 1946, the International Military Tribunal at Nuremberg delivered its final verdicts, marking a pivotal moment in legal history. The tribunal, established by the Allied powers after World War II, tried 24 high-ranking Nazi officials for crimes against peace, war crimes, …
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Legal News for Thurs 9/26 - Eric Adams Indicted, Trump Appeals $500m Fraud Judgment, CA Lawsuit Against ExxonMobil and EPA Fluoride and IQ Ruling
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This Day in Legal History: John Jay Commissioned as first Chief Justice On September 26, 1789, John Jay was commissioned as the first Chief Justice of the United States, marking a pivotal moment in American legal history. Nominated by President George Washington and confirmed by the Senate, Jay’s appointment came just months after the Judiciary Act…
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Legal News for Weds 9/25 - Jones Infowars Auction, Judge Newman Capacity Report, Dentons' Lawsuit Over Hack, FTX Ellison Sentenced and NYC Data Law Ruling
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This Day in Legal History: Bill of Rights Sent to US States for Ratification On September 25, 1789, the United States Congress sent twelve proposed constitutional amendments to the state legislatures for ratification. These amendments were designed to safeguard individual liberties and limit the power of the federal government, addressing concerns …
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Legal News for Tues 9/24 - Adams' NYC Property Tax Dilemma, NYC Tax Column, Biden's Authority Over National Monuments, Ellison's Sentencing in the FTX Fraud Case and Taft Merger
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This Day in Legal History: Judiciary Act of 1789 On September 24, 1789, Congress passed the Judiciary Act of 1789, laying the foundation for the federal judiciary as we know it today. This landmark legislation established a three-tiered court system, consisting of district courts, circuit courts, and the U.S. Supreme Court at its pinnacle. The Act …
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Legal News for Mon 9/23 - Ryan Routh in Court, FTC Lawsuit Over Insulin Prices, AI Copyright Appeal, Ethics Breaches at Jackson Walker LLP
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This Day in Legal History: McKinley Assassin Stands Trial On September 23, 1901, the trial of Leon Czolgosz began for the assassination of President William McKinley. Czolgosz, an anarchist, had shot McKinley on September 6 at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York. Despite efforts to save him, McKinley died eight days later from gangrene…
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Legal News for Fri 9/20 - Alaska Man Threatens SCOTUS, Harvard Law's Diversity Decrease, Google's Legal Fee Dispute, J&J $8.2b Talc Settlement and Azima Settles with Dechert
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This Day in Legal History: Equal Rights Party Formed On September 20, 1884, a group of American suffragists formed the Equal Rights Party in San Francisco, marking a significant moment in the fight for gender equality in the United States. The party was established with the goal of securing "equal and exact justice" for all citizens, regardless of …
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Legal News for Thurs 9/19 - Compton Courthouses in Shambles, Golden Gate Law School Stays Closed, Esper to Squire Patton, Senate Dems Hope for GOP Cooperation for Judicial Nominees and Apple EU Probs
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This Day in Legal History: Lord Haw-Haw Sentenced to Hang On September 19, 1945, William Joyce, infamously known as "Lord Haw-Haw," was sentenced to death by a British court for treason. Joyce, an American-born British subject, became notorious for his English-language radio broadcasts during World War II, where he spread Nazi propaganda designed t…
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Legal News for Weds 9/18 - No Tax on Overtime Policy is Bad, Lawyers Donate to Harris more than Trump, Trump's Pledge to Restore SALT Deduction and AI Law to Protect Entertainers
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This Day in Legal History: Fugitive Slave Act Signed On September 18, 1850, U.S. President Millard Fillmore signed the Fugitive Slave Act into law, a key and highly controversial component of the Compromise of 1850 and a dark moment in American history – unfortunately, one among many in the 19th century. The Act required that escaped slaves, even i…
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Legal News for Tues 9/17 - Biden Admin Initiative Against HFCs, Cigna Sues FTC, Kroger Merger Continues, Land Value Tax Benefits
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This Day in Legal History: Treaty of Fort Pitt On September 17, 1778, the newly independent United States and the Lenape (Delaware) Nation signed the Treaty of Fort Pitt, marking the first formal treaty between the U.S. and a Native American tribe. The treaty established a military alliance during the American Revolutionary War, with the Lenape agr…
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Legal News for Mon 9/17 - Meagan Garland vs. Duane Morris, TikTok vs. the US Ban, Rupert Murdoch vs. His Kids and the Biden Admin's Alaska Wetlands Jurisdiction
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This Day in Legal History: Amnesty for Vietnam War Evaders On September 16, 1974, President Gerald Ford announced a conditional amnesty program for Vietnam War draft evaders and deserters. This program offered clemency to those who had resisted the draft or abandoned their military posts, provided they completed two years of public service. Ford ai…
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Legal News for Fri 9/13 - Hogan Lovells Closes Offices, Norfolk Southern Legal Shakeup, Impeachment of Judge Joshua Kindred and TikTok's Upcoming Court Hearing
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This Day in Legal History: Khrushchev at the Helm On September 13, 1953, Nikita Khrushchev was appointed General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, marking a pivotal shift in Soviet leadership following the death of Joseph Stalin. Khrushchev's rise to power signaled a departure from the oppressive and brutal regime of Stalin, as …
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Legal News for Thurs 9/12 - Law Firms Sue Each Other Over J&J $6.5b Settlement, Court Ruling on Overtime Pay Rules, Bayer's Roundup Trial Win and an AI Music Fraud Indictment
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This Day in Legal History: Brown v. Board Stands On September 12, 1958, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in Cooper v. Aaron, reaffirming the authority of federal courts and rejecting Arkansas's attempt to defy the landmark Brown v. Board of Education ruling. The case arose after Arkansas Governor Orval Faubus and the state legisla…
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Legal News for Weds 9/11 - Financial Stress for Young Lawyers, US House Voting on Stopgap Funding, Trial for Tyre Nichols' Murder, Civil Rights Complaint Against UGA
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This Day in Legal History: Camp David Accords On September 11, 1978, Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin and Egyptian President Anwar Sadat reached a historic agreement at Camp David, laying the foundation for peace between Israel and Egypt. The Camp David Accords, brokered by U.S. President Jimmy Carter, marked the first time an Arab nation had …
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Legal News for Mon 9/10 - Apple Tax Loss, Google Antitrust Fine and Ad Tech Trial, Buy/Borrow/Die Tax Loophole and an Encyclopedia of Tax Frauds
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This Day in Legal History: Howe Sewing Machine Patented On this day in legal history, September 10, 1846, Elias Howe was granted U.S. Patent No. 3640 for his revolutionary sewing machine. Howe’s invention was a significant breakthrough, speeding up the process of garment production and forever changing the textile industry. However, Howe's legal ba…
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Legal News for Mon 9/9 - Biden Administration's Mental Health Coverage Rule, Google Antitrust Trial on Ad Dominance Begins, Minority Enrollment in Law School Holds Steady
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This Day in Legal History: Abraham Lincoln Admitted to the Bar On September 9, 1836, Abraham Lincoln was officially admitted to the Illinois bar, beginning a legal career that would shape his future as one of America’s most influential leaders. After passing the bar exam, he received a license to practice law from the Illinois Supreme Court and soo…
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Legal News for Fri 9/6 - Trump to Appeal Carroll Verdict, Troutman Pepper Locke Lord Merger, Biden Pro-Union Infrastructure Orders, Nvidia's AI Patent Lawsuit
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This Day in Legal History: Non-aligned Movement On September 6, 1961, the first official Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) conference concluded in Belgrade, Yugoslavia. Leaders from 25 countries, including India’s Jawaharlal Nehru, Egypt’s Gamal Abdel Nasser, and Yugoslavia’s Josip Broz Tito, gathered to affirm their commitment to remaining independent of…
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Legal News for Thurs 9/5 - USDA Guidance on Meat Labels, Harlan Crow Refuses to Provide Senate Financial Records, Trump's Ongoing Immunity Case and CA Crackdown on Unhoused
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This Day in Legal History: First Continental Congress in Philadelphia On September 5, 1774, the First Continental Congress convened in Philadelphia, marking a pivotal moment in American legal and political history. Delegates from twelve of the thirteen American colonies gathered in response to the "Intolerable Acts" imposed by the British Parliamen…
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Legal News for Weds 9/4 - Trump Pleads Not Guilty in Revised Election Indictment, Loses NY Hush-Money Case Transfer, Starlink Complies in Brazil and GOP Lawsuit Against Student Loans
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This Day in Legal History: Orval Faubus Resists Brown v. Board of Education On September 4, 1957, Arkansas Governor Orval Faubus made a highly controversial decision to call in the Arkansas National Guard to prevent nine Black students, known as the "Little Rock Nine," from entering Central High School. This action directly defied a federal court o…
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Legal News for Tues 9/3 - Yelp Sues Google Over Search Ads, Shaq NFT Case, Musk vs. Brazil, Google California "Link Tax" Payoff
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This Day in Legal History: The Allies Declare War on Germany On September 3, 1939, the world witnessed a pivotal moment in legal and military history as the United Kingdom, France, New Zealand, and Australia officially declared war on Germany, marking the beginning of World War II for the Allies. This decisive action was a direct response to German…
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Legal News for Fri 8/30 - Disney and DirecTV Negotiate, Coca Cola Sustainability Lawsuit, Musk Clashes with Brazil SC, Amazon First Unionized Warehouse and AT&T Fined for 911 Outage
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This Day in Legal History: Slobodan Milošević Charged with Genocide On August 30, 2001, the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) announced that former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milošević would face charges of genocide, marking a pivotal moment in international law. This decision added to the existing charges of war cri…
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Legal News for Thurs 8/29 - Windfall Fees in $TSLA Pay Case, SCOTUS Holds Student Loan SAVE Plan and a Proposed Unrealized Gains Tax Visualized
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This Day in Legal History: Civil Rights Act of 1957 On August 29, 1957, the U.S. Congress passed the Civil Rights Act of 1957, marking the first federal civil rights legislation enacted since the Reconstruction era. This landmark act aimed to address racial discrimination and was a significant step in the ongoing struggle for civil rights in Americ…
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Legal News for Weds 8/28 - Girardi Guilty, EU-US Split on AI Privacy, Trump Indictment Updated by Smith, TikTok Lawsuit Over Blackout Challenge
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This Day in Legal History: Alabama Ten Commandments Monument On August 28, 2003, the Supreme Court of Alabama took down a monument of the Ten Commandments from its courthouse rotunda, marking the culmination of a high-profile legal battle. The monument had been installed by Chief Justice Roy Moore in 2001, who argued that it reflected the moral fou…
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Legal News for Tues 8/27 - Court Pauses Biden's Parole in Place Program, Tax Credits for PFAS Farms, Attempts to Revive Documents Charges Against Trump and a US Wealth Tax
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This Day in Legal History: Kellogg-Briand Pact On August 27, 1928, thirty-two nations signed the Kellogg-Briand Pact in Paris, a treaty aimed at renouncing war as a means of resolving disputes. Initiated by U.S. Secretary of State Frank B. Kellogg and French Foreign Minister Aristide Briand, the pact reflected the widespread desire for peace follow…
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Legal News for Mon 8/26 - Big Law for Harris, FTC Challenge to Kroger Merger, US Chamber of Commerce Pushes for Retaining 21% and City Auction Rolls On
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This Day in Legal History: Nineteenth Amendment Adopted On August 26, 1920, the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was officially adopted, marking a pivotal moment in American history by granting women the right to vote. The Amendment, which states that the right to vote "shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any Sta…
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Legal News for Fri 8/23 - OpenAI Global Data Protection Officer, 11th Circuit Blocks Title IX Gender Identity Protections, SCOTUS Weighs in on AZ Voter Law and IRS Data Security Needs
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This Day in Legal History: Sacco and Vanzetti are Executed On August 23, 1927, Italian immigrants Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti were executed in the Massachusetts State Prison, marking the culmination of one of the most controversial trials in American history. The two men, both anarchists, had been convicted of a 1920 armed robbery and doub…
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Legal News for Thurs 8/22 - MIT Diversity Decrease, Maine Farmers with PFAS Contamination go Solar, $1m Fine over AI-Generated Biden Robocall
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This Day in Legal History: Welfare Reform On August 22, 1996, President Bill Clinton signed the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act into law, marking a significant overhaul of the American welfare system. This legislation introduced strict work requirements for welfare recipients, imposed a lifetime limit of five years on receiving ben…
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Legal News for Weds 8/21 - Santos Pleading Guilty and Serving a Term, Anthropic Facing Copyright Lawsuit, Senate Bill to Add 66 Judges and FTC Noncompete Ban Blocked
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This Day in Legal History: American Bar Association Founded On August 21, 1878, the American Bar Association (ABA) was founded in Saratoga Springs, New York, by a group of 75 lawyers committed to advancing the legal profession in the United States. The ABA quickly became the nation’s premier organization for attorneys, setting standards for legal e…
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Legal News for Tues 8/20 - Ohio Redistricting Lawsuit, Disney Wrongful Death Lawsuit Moves to Court, IRS Rules on Foreign Retirement Accounts and EPA's Carbon Limits Case Challenges
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This Day in Legal History: Economic Opportunity Act This day in legal history, on August 20, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Economic Opportunity Act into law, a cornerstone of his ambitious "War on Poverty." The Act allocated $1 billion to fund social programs aimed at alleviating poverty across the United States. It created initiativ…
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Legal News for Mon 8/19 - Santos Pleading Guilty, X Closing Operations in Brazil and Sonder's Partnership with Marriott
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This Day in Legal History: Salem Witch Trial Executions On August 19, 1692, five individuals—four men and one woman—were executed for witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts, during the height of the Salem Witch Trials. This dark period in American colonial history saw widespread hysteria and a fervent belief in the supernatural, leading to accusations …
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Legal News for Fri 8/16 - India Legal Market Opening Up, TikTok Appeals Against US Claims, California Vote-by-mail System is Fine, GSK Zantac and Bayer Cancer Case Updates
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This Day in Legal History: WWI Spy Convicted On August 16, 1918, Lothar Witzke became the first German spy convicted by the United States during World War I. Tried by a military commission at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Witzke was found guilty of espionage for his role in sabotage activities against the U.S., including his alleged involvement in the B…
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Legal News for Thurs 7/15 - FTC New Rule on Fake Reviews, US Drug Price Negotiations Save $7.5b, Big Attorney Fees in DE, Google App Store Monopoly and Chevron $550m CA Settlement
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This Day in Legal History: “Starve or Sell” On August 15, 1876, the U.S. Congress passed a "starve or sell" bill, a genocidal piece of legislation aimed at coercing the Sioux Nation into surrendering their sacred Black Hills. The bill was passed just two months after the Battle of Little Bighorn, where Sioux and Cheyenne warriors achieved a signifi…
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Legal News for Weds 8/14 - Mars To Buy Kellanova for $36b, Trump Fails to Remove Judge Merchan Again, DOJ Google Breakup Potential and NLRB Clash with Macy*s
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This Day in Legal History: Social Security Act Signed On August 14, 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law, a landmark piece of legislation that reshaped the American social welfare system. The Act established several critical programs, including unemployment insurance, pension plans for the elderly, and "Aid …
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