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Biden alarmed at Georgia's disputed election and 'Russian laws'

The US president calls on Georgia's government to respond to concern at the scale of violations.

Judge partially blocks Texas transmission law

A federal judge on Monday struck down a section of a Texas law that gives state utilities the “right of first refusal” for building new electrical transmission lines. The law, SB 1938, made it ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Breaking down election law as Americans vote in 2024

The Supreme Court said Virginia can continue with removing about 1,600 people from its voter roll in what the State's Republican governor said is an effort to stop non-citizens from voting. CBS ...

These states have abortion laws on the ballot for the 2024 election

Abortion is on the ballot in 10 states in 2024, from Arizona to Florida.

Voters uphold groundbreaking Washington state climate law

Voters in Washington state on Tuesday night upheld a groundbreaking climate law despite opposition from conservatives. The Associated Press projected that a ballot initiative seeking to repeal the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

China passes energy law to 'promote carbon neutrality'

World - Yahoo News - November 8

Warren: Trump transition 'already breaking the law'

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) said on Monday that President elect-Trump “and his transition team are already breaking” a law on presidential transition. “Donald Trump and his transition team are ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Assisted dying bill: What is in proposed law?

The proposed law would allow some terminally ill adults to end their own lives. But there are requirements.

Chris Godwin injury: Tackle that led to Buccaneers WR dislocating ankle being reviewed for hip-drop violation

Roquan Smith wasn't flagged, but could face a fine

Sports - CBS Sports - October 22

Commanders' Kevon Seymour suspended six games for violating NFL's performance-enhancing substances policy

The second-year player is eligible for reinstatement on Dec. 2

Sports - CBS Sports - October 22

LinkedIn hit with 310M euro fine for data privacy violations from Irish watchdog

European Union regulators have slapped LinkedIn with a 310 million euro fine for violations of the bloc’s stringent data privacy rules

Tech - ABC News - October 24

Cowboys injured DE Sam Williams suspended three games for violating NFL's personal conduct policy

Williams, who is out for the season, will miss three game checks

Sports - CBS Sports - October 28

Nick Bosa's post-game hat message violated plain language of NFL rules

After Sunday night's Cowboys-49ers game, NBC's Melissa Stark was interviewing a trio of 49ers.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

Philadelphia didn't violate rights of cops fired over offensive Facebook posts, court rules

The Philadelphia police department did not violate the First Amendment rights of several officers who were fired or suspended for racist and violent social media posts

Tech - ABC News - October 29

Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine arrested after he's accused of violating the conditions of his release

Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine was arrested Tuesday on alleged violations of his conditions of supervised release, according to federal authorities.

Jury finds Brett Hankison not guilty of violating Breonna Taylor's neighbors' civil rights

NBC News' Adrienne Broaddus reports on the partial verdict returned by a Kentucky jury in the trial of former Louisville police officer Brett Hankison.

Federal Jury Finds Ex-Officer Brett Hankison Guilty of Violating Breonna Taylor’s Rights

The former detective fired 10 shots through Ms. Taylor’s apartment in a raid in 2020 that set off a wave of protests across the country.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 2

Ex-officer Brett Hankison violated Breonna Taylor's civil rights in deadly raid, jury finds

A jury on Friday found a former Louisville, Kentucky, police officer guilty of violating Breonna Taylor’s civil rights in a botched raid that led to her death, a case that evoked widespread outrage ...

Chris Hemsworth criticised over tourism ad promoting Abu Dhabi despite ‘notorious’ human rights violations

Actor and wife filmed promotional ad in UAE, a country which strives to present itself as tolerant ‘while carrying out repression against dissent’. Australian movie star Chris Hemsworth has been ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

USC football placed on one year of probation, fined $50,000 by NCAA for coaching violations

USC exceeded the number of countable coaches by six during two academic years

Sports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago

Department of Education deems Nex Benedict's Oklahoma school district in violation of Title IX

The Department of Education announced Wednesday that the Owasso school district in Oklahoma violated Title IX due to sexual harassment in its schools, a finding that comes months after the death of ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

USC football placed on 1 year of probation, fined $50K by NCAA for violating coaching staff rules

An NCAA investigation found that USC exceeded the allowed number of countable coaches during the 2022 season along with spring practices in 2023.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

Weapons system found in Sudan is likely violation of U.N. arms embargo, says Amnesty

Amnesty International said Thursday it has identified several UAE-made armoured personnel carriers on the ground in Sudan after verifying pictures shared on social media showing the vehicles ...

World - ABC News - Yesterday

Georgia's Fulton County Jail violates rights of detainees with violence and filth, feds say

The Justice Department has found that egregious conditions at Georgia’s Fulton County Jail — including pest infestation, malnourishment, a lack of adequate medical care and rampant violence that ...

Judge decides to release Young Thug from jail, though he could serve prison time if he violates the sentence's terms

Entertainment - ABC News - October 31

UN force says Israeli project on Syria border saw 'severe violations' of a cease-fire deal after AP report on work there

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

The Secret to Building a Successful Team According to Malcolm Gladwell: The Law of the Magic Third

‘Tipping Point’ author Malcolm Gladwell is back with a new book and an essential insight for anyone who wants to build a successful team.

Business - Inc. - October 17

Phillips 66 to close oil refinery after Newsom law

Phillips 66 announced Wednesday it will close its 650-acre oil refinery complex near the Port of Los Angeles by the fourth quarter of 2025, days after Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed a new law ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

ITN told to review use of NDAs in law firm report

UK media company has been accused of using legal contracts to cover up gender pay discrimination, harassment and bullying

Business - Financial Times - October 18

It Sure Looks Like Trump Watches Are Breaking Copyright Law

The company behind Trump Watches prominently features an iconic image of the presidential candidate on its timepieces. There’s one big problem: It’s not allowed to.

Tech - Wired - October 18

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