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Pa. court strikes down Medicaid abortion ban as unconstitutional
Pennsylvania’s Constitution grants the fundamental right to reproductive autonomy, a state court ruled April 20 in a long-running challenge to the commonwealth’s ban on Medicaid subsidies for abortion. In its 4-3 ruling […]
US Supreme Court rejects Massachusetts school gender-identity policy challenge
The U.S. Supreme Court declined on April 20 to hear a bid by parents to sue a public school district in Massachusetts over actions by teachers and officials to support the gender […]
Lawmakers censure KY Supreme Court justice over impeachment opinion
The Kentucky General Assembly has censured Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Kelly Thompson for “intemperate remarks” he made on impeachment proceedings against Fayette County Circuit Judge Julie Muth Goodman. A resolution […]
Vaccination mandate upheld as neutral law under free exercise clause
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals held that West Virginia’s compulsory vaccination law is a neutral and generally applicable public health measure that satisfies rational basis review and does […]
Judge will order federal agents in Chicago to restrict using force against protesters and media
A federal judge said Thursday she will order federal agents in Chicago to restrict using force against peaceful protesters and news media outlets, saying current practices violate their constitutional rights. […]
Can marijuana users legally own guns? SCOTUS to decide
The U.S. Supreme Court will decide if regular marijuana users can legally own firearms, revisiting federal gun laws after its 2022 gun rights expansion.
Kentucky Supreme Court hears charter school funding case
Kentucky’s Supreme Court weighs House Bill 9, a law to fund charter schools, in a case that could reshape public education and school choice in the state.
Judge blocks Texas law requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms
A federal judge blocked Texas’ law requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms, citing First Amendment violations. The ruling follows similar decisions in Louisiana and Arkansas.
SC Supreme Court upholds conviction shouted late-night profanity
South Carolina’s high court upheld a disorderly conduct conviction, ruling a noise ordinance was valid and didn’t violate constitutional rights.
Judge weighs class-action over birthright citizenship
Federal judge to decide on class-action status in lawsuit challenging Trump’s order restricting birthright citizenship for babies of undocumented parents.
Constitutional – First Amendment – Vulgar-Language Provision
The vulgar-language provision reaches at least some constitutionally protected speech and is constitutionally invalid. We reversed the district court’s judgment in part, and remanded. Like many other municipalities, the City […]
Constitutional – 2024 South Carolina Fetal Heartbeat and Protection from Abortion Act – Definition of ‘Fetal Heartbeat’
The “fetal heartbeat” under the 2023 South Carolina Fetal Heartbeat and Protection from Abortion Act occurs in most instances at approximately six weeks of pregnancy. We affirmed the circuit court’s […]
Business Law
- Economy forces attorneys to get down to business
- Business Court judges trawl for customers
- Va. company's Web site did not subject business to personal jurisdiction in S.C., appeals panel rules
- Former running back from S.C. wins courtroom victory in contract dispute
- Contract – Government Contract – Qui Tam – False Claims Act
- Licenses & Permits – Beer & Wine Permit – Restrictive Covenant – Suitable Location
- Consumer Protection – FCRA – Auto Loan – Bank Accounting Errors
- Licenses & Permits – Veterinarian – Vaccine Maintenance
- Tort – Business Tort – Va. Computer Crimes Act – Trade Secrets
- Textile firm, railroad settle Graniteville train wreck lawsuit
- State regulators look at car dealer accused of lying to customers
- Subprime mortgage meltdown hits securities law
Commentary
- When the client brings ChatGPT to the consultation
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- Content Marketing: Where law firms lose referrals and how to prevent it
- Your best people are not leaving for more money — they are leaving because you stopped paying attention
- Best at Work Insights: The choice we’re making about AI
- Beyond burnout: The case for workplaces where people thrive
- The December question every leader should anticipate
- Best at Work Insights: Don’t Import 996: Why America Should Reject Overwork Culture
- Law ‘n History: The beer, scandal and haunted mansion of the Lemp dynasty
- Using QALY to quantify emotional distress in legal cases
- Building relationships strengthens law firms, professional growth
- Lawyers face new guidance on AI, tech competence
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