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French court leaves Marine Le Pen’s political career on the brink
Far-right leader has limited legal options as ruling fires starting gun on race to succeed Emmanuel MacronFinancial Times - 5d -
NFL approves change to free agent negotiation window
In the two-day "legal tampering" period, teams will now be able to reach out to players and not only agents and arrange travel.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Trump tariffs on nations that import Venezuelan oil are an unprecedented move that increases trade uncertainty, analysts say
President Donald Trump's secondary tariffs are "unprecedented and legally questionable," according to the consulting firm Rapidan Energy.CNBC - 4d -
3/28: CBS Evening News Plus
Breaking down Trump's legal battles with major law firms; Reporter's Notebook: Missing words for familiar feelingsCBS News - 4d -
Milbank Is the Latest Law Firm to Reach a Deal With Trump
Milbank, based in Manhattan, agreed to provide $100 million in pro bono legal services to causes supported by the president and the firm.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump’s Tariffs Follow Anger Over Trade Imbalances and Lost Manufacturing Jobs
Economists and legal experts question how the strongest economy in the world can be facing a national emergency over the trade deficit.The New York Times - 2d -
Felon Freed by Trump Is Sent Back to Prison After Child Assault Charge
Jonathan Braun, a drug smuggler, on Friday made an obscene gesture toward people in the courtroom and complained about his legal representation.The New York Times - 1d -
White House accidentally tells Ukrainian refugees they must leave U.S. immediately
Some Ukrainians received emails this week telling them that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security would be terminating their legal protectionsCBS News - 1d -
Ron Johnson calls on John Roberts to ‘rein’ in ‘activist judges’
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) called on Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts to “rein those judges in” who have issued orders blocking parts of President Trump’s agenda. “You’ll notice the activist ...The Hill - 6d -
With this damning of Le Pen, France can be the ‘anti-Trump’. It’s a bold path others should follow| Alexander Hurst
The far right leader is banned and disgraced. European leaders can seize this moment to show voters they will fight for them. The French justice system chose courage over surrender. The law was ...The Guardian - 5d -
Andrew Tate is back in Romania. How we handle him will reveal what kind of country we really are | Andrei Popoviciu
We could have a fair, independent process, as justice demands – or buckle under pressure from the US. Frankly, it could go either way. A turquoise Koenigsegg Jesko , the world’s fastest car and ...The Guardian - 5d -
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti to stand trial accused of €1m tax fraud
Charged with not declaring earnings from image rights Italian ‘not worried’ and has ‘total confidence in justice’ The Real Madrid coach, Carlo Ancelotti, will appear in court on Wednesday to ...The Guardian - 4d -
Cyprus court acquits five Israeli men accused of raping British woman
Woman’s lawyer says verdict proof of ‘patriarchal’ justice system and does not rule out taking case to European court of human rights. A Cyprus court’s acquittal of five men accused of abducting ...The Guardian - 4d -
Man to plead guilty to attempting to kill Kavanaugh at home
A California man will plead guilty to attempting to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh by showing up outside his home in 2022 with weapons, his lawyers said Wednesday. Lawyers for ...The Hill - 3d -
Crockett responds to Bondi's 'threat' over Musk criticism
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) on Wednesday pushed back against Attorney General Pam Bondi after the Justice Department head criticized the Texas Democrat’s comments about tech billionaire Elon ...The Hill - 3d -
Serbian student protesters head to Strasbourg on bicycles to seek EU support
Serbian university students who say their fight for justice and the rule of law is being overlooked are cycling 1,300 kilometers (780 miles) toward the heart of the European Union to seek supportABC News - 2d -
DOJ lawyer who criticized admin over Maryland man's deportation placed on leave
The Department of Justice (DOJ) placed one of its senior immigration lawyers, who criticized the Trump administration over mistakenly deporting a Maryland man to a prison in El Salvador, on leave. ...The Hill - 5h -
Why Trump Is coming for the lawyers
Trump has launched a campaign of political terror and intimidation against the legal profession, targeting firms such as Covington and Burling, Paul Weiss, and Jenner & Block, and threatening to ...The Hill - 5d -
Mar 24: CBS News 24/7, 10am ET
White House narrowing scale of April 2 tariffs; U.S. to revoke legal status of more than 500,000 migrants, urging them to self deport.CBS News - 4d -
ICE admits to an 'administrative error' after Maryland man sent to El Salvador prison
A Maryland man with protected legal status was sent to the notorious prison in El Salvador following an "administrative error," according to an ICE declaration Monday.ABC News - 4d -
In Adams Case, Some Say It’s Not the Time for Narrow Reading of the Law
Some legal observers say the court-appointed expert who recommended dismissing charges against Mayor Eric Adams failed to account for the extraordinary factors in the case.The New York Times - 4d -
This Is How You Get a Chinese EV Into the United States
While almost no Chinese EVs are legally sold in the US, these are the workarounds that could allow eager enthusiasts to get them onto American roads—at a price.Wired - 3d -
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti takes stand in Spanish court on tax evasion charges
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti told a Spanish court on Wednesday he had believed his tax affairs were legal.NBC News - 3d -
In Trump’s Fight With Perkins Coie, the Richest Firms Are Staying Quiet
None of the nation’s top-10 firms by revenue have signed a legal brief demonstrating support for the law firm that is resisting an executive order.The New York Times - 3d -
Fox News analyst questions Vance over deportation comments: 'Politics is overwhelming the law here'
Fox News conservative legal commentator Andy McCarthy said in a Thursday interview it seems politics is “overwhelming the law here,” in the debate surrounding the Trump administration’s efforts to ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump’s Threatened Tariff on Buyers of Venezuelan Oil Could Squeeze China
Venezuela owes China’s banks about $10 billion, and its oil is about the only legal way it has to pay them back.The New York Times - 2d -
Private School Diversity Events Are Canceled Amid Government Crackdown
The National Association of Independent Schools said it would reassess two of its diversity conferences “given the rapidly evolving political and legal landscape.”The New York Times - 1d -
More Than 500 Law Firms Back Perkins Coie in Fight With Trump
The firms signed a legal brief supporting Perkins Coie, calling the president’s actions a threat “to the rule of law.” The largest firms declined to sign.The New York Times - 1d -
ESPN’s Pat McAfee and Others Amplified a False Rumor. It ‘Destroyed’ a Teenager’s Life.
An Ole Miss freshman has engaged legal representation and says she intends to take action against McAfee, ESPN, and potentially others.The New York Times - 19h -
Supreme Court Will Not Hear Appeal in ‘Juliana’ Climate Case
The Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal in the long-running case, known as Juliana, which helped spawn legal strategies widely adapted to other lawsuits over climate.The New York Times - Mar. 25 -
Law Firms Jenner & Block and WilmerHale Sue Trump Administration to Block Executive Orders
The president has targeted firms that he claims have “weaponized” the legal system. On Friday, Jenner & Block and WilmerHale fought back in court, while Mr. Trump said he’d reached a deal with ...The New York Times - Mar. 29 -
FIFA plans playoff game for final Club World Cup spot after Mexican club León was expelled
The final entry for this summer's Club World Cup in the United States could be decided in a playoff game between Los Angeles FC and Mexican team América, depending on the outcome of a legal case ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Wales v England ‘TikTok moment’ revealed the desperation to create viral events
Saturday afternoon is a prized TV slot, prime time. It does not compete (at least not legally) with football, and preserved by the 3pm blackout it offers a rare chance in a jam-packed schedule to ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Trump Administration Deports More Detainees to El Salvador
A military plane ferried 17 more people accused of being gang members to a prison in El Salvador. The White House said it was acting under a different legal authority than the one a judge blocked ...The New York Times - 5d -
Nonprofit groups and Democrats sue Trump administration over election executive order
President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to overhaul the nation’s elections faced its first legal challenges Monday as the Democratic National Committee and a pair of nonprofits filed two ...NBC News - 5d -
New Zealand Rugby and Ineos settle sponsorship contract dispute
NZR had launched legal action over missed payment Details of settlement to remain confidential The Manchester United co-owner Ineos and New Zealand Rugby have announced a settlement has been ...The Guardian - 4d -
Donald Trump is eyeing up a third term – and no one is opposing him | Arwa Mahdawi
So many people and organisations are capitulating to the US president, from Silicon Valley to the Democrats, legal firms and elite universities. How realistic is the prospect of Trump 3.0?. Hell is ...The Guardian - 4d -
NFL's tush push tabling reflects sentiment on record heading into vote
All it would have taken was nine votes against the measure for the tush push to remain legal. Heading into the potential voting session, it looked like there'd be at least 10.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
"Flying Blind" | 60 Minutes Archive
In 2022, 60 Minutes met Jacob Smith, a legally blind 15-year-old freeride skier. A brain tumor robbed Smith of his vision, but as Sharyn Alfonsi reported, that didn't stop him from making a name ...CBS News - 4d