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Legal bid for Ecuador forest to be recognised as song co-creator
Petition to Ecuador’s copyright office is first legal attempt to recognise an ecosystem’s moral authorship. A forest in Ecuador could be recognised as the co-creator of a song under a ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
Trump legal team motions to dismiss Jack Smith election interference case
Former President Donald Trump's defense team has filed a motion to dismiss the federal election interference case against him arguing special counsel Jack Smith's appointment was illegal. CBS News' ...Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
‘We’re eating ourselves’: big money turns football into legal battlefield
Vast sums underpinning top competitions have sparked outbreak of ‘lawfare’ that could reshape the sportBusiness - Financial Times - October 27 -
Seminole Tribe settles legal challenges to online sports gambling exclusivity in Florida
The Seminole Tribe of Florida and a group of businesses that operate racetracks and poker rooms have settled a yearslong legal dispute over whether the Seminole Tribe should have exclusive rights ...Sports - ABC News - October 28 -
Willie Nelson talks about grief, legalizing marijuana and that Beyoncé collaboration
Willie Nelson, whose heartbreaking new album "Last Leaf on the Tree" comes out Friday, talks about grief, legalizing marijuana, and that Beyoncé collaboration.Top stories - NBC News - October 29 -
‘I’m walking here!’: jaywalking legalized in New York City
New law, letting people cross street outside of crosswalk, ends racial disparities in enforcement, council member says. Jaywalking – that time-honored practice of crossing the street outside of the ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
No more tickets for crossing against the light now that jaywalking is legal in NYC
Jaywalking is now legal in New York CityTop stories - ABC News - October 30 -
Trump's policy priorities suggest legal chaos would return with him
Trump’s impulsive leadership style and frequent controversial pronouncements played a complicating role in the administration’s many court battles during his time in office.Politics - NBC News - October 30 -
The 7 Best Ways to Legally Protect Your Intellectual Property
If you don’t safeguard your ideas, your unique advantage can easily be stolen.Business - Inc. - October 30 -
Mexico Passes Bill Barring Legal Challenges to Constitutional Changes
The bill has drawn criticism from legal scholars who say it would bulldoze any judicial oversight of constitutional matters.World - The New York Times - October 31 -
Air pollution death settlement is not a win, says mum
Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah, who lived near London's South Circular Road, had a fatal asthma attack in 2013.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
Trump could be on the hook for huge legal bills if he loses the election
The former president has faced more than $100 million in legal costs, which he’s largely financed through campaign donations.Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
Private schools vote for legal action over VAT plans
The Independent Schools Council, which represents 1,400 schools, votes to proceed with legal action.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
'Jeopardy!' and 'Wheel of Fortune' at Center of Legal Feud Between Sony and CBS
Sony alleges that CBS, which distributes the shows, has hurt profitability for the franchises.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31 -
Texas hospitals must now ask patients whether they're in the US legally
Texas hospital patients will be asked if they’re in the U.S. legally starting FridayHealth - ABC News - November 1 -
How Trump and Harris' stances and policy plans on marijuana legalization compare
Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have offered their views on legalizing weed.Top stories - CBS News - November 1 -
Trump, Harris camps prepare to ‘go to the mattress’ in election legal battles
Hours after Steve Bannon was released from prison Tuesday upon serving a four-month stint for evading a congressional subpoena, the onetime adviser to former President Trump sounded the alarm about ...Politics - The Hill - November 1 -
Election betting is newly legal — and risks getting confused with polls
Wagers have been flooding in after a ruling opened the door to U.S. users placing bets on ballot outcomes, raising concerns that the lines between elections and sports would blur.Top stories - NBC News - November 1 -
'Jeopardy!' and 'Wheel of Fortune' in the midst of a legal battle between Sony and CBS
For decades Sony and CBS have partnered to produce and distribute two of TV's longest-running and most popular programs, 'Wheel of Fortune' and 'Jeopardy!' Now the game shows are in the midst of a ...Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 1 -
Unite union may bring legal action over winter fuel payments
Unite has called on the government to reverse the cut for millions of pensioners.Top stories - BBC News - November 3 -
Florida ballot measures would legalize marijuana and protect abortion rights
Florida voters are deciding whether to protect abortion rights and legalize marijuanaTop stories - ABC News - November 5 -
Officials brace for a flood of disinformation and legal claims as Election Day finally arrives
Scores of lawsuits—many of them frivolous—have been filed, domestic and foreign actors are spreading false accounts of voter fraud, and former President Donald Trump continues to claim that the ...Politics - NBC News - November 5 -
Post Office campaigner Alan Bates threatens further legal action
Former sub-postmaster calls for deadline for victim payouts to be setBusiness - Financial Times - November 5 -
How Trump’s Win Helps Him Fight Off His Legal Charges
By triumphing at the ballot box, Donald Trump can dispense with federal charges against him while postponing or derailing other pending cases that have dogged him.Top stories - The New York Times - November 6 -
What happens to Trump's legal issues after projected election win
President-elect Donald Trump is still awaiting sentencing in his New York "hush money" case and facing federal and state charges over his alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 ...Top stories - CBS News - November 6 -
Trump’s election victory throws uncertainty into legal cases he faces
Federal proceedings against him will likely wither, and his state felony sentencing now faces a doubtful future. US election 2024 – latest updates US election results 2024: live map and ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Abortion rights amendment's passage triggers new legal battle in Missouri
Abortion rights advocates prevailed in ballot measures in seven states, but that doesn't resolve the issueHealth - ABC News - November 6