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Judge strikes down Wyoming abortion laws
A judge has struck down Wyoming's overall ban on abortion and its first-in-the nation explicit prohibition on the use of medication to end pregnancy.Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
To succeed, modern tech needs updated patent law
America's first patent statutes date to the 18th century, when steam engines and cotton gins were cutting-edge. It’s little wonder, then, that in recent years, confusion has reigned over what can ...Politics - The Hill - 5 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.Top stories - BBC News - November 12 -
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 - November 11 -
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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 -
The ‘mother-in-law’ of German coalitions
Leftist politician Sahra Wagenknecht has emerged as kingmaker in Germany’s eastern regional governmentsWorld - Financial Times - November 4 -
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.Top stories - CBS News - November 3 -
Blur drummer says UK law on assisted dying is ‘psychopathic’
Dave Rowntree speaks out about his ex-wife’s choice to take her life at Dignitas in Switzerland. The Blur drummer, Dave Rowntree, has attacked the UK law on assisted dying as “psychopathic” as he ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
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 ...Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
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 -
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.Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
Israel passes laws to restrict the work of a UN agency that is a lifeline for Gaza
Israel’s parliament has passed two laws that severely restrict the U.N. agency responsible for distributing aid in GazaWorld - ABC News - October 29 -
Israeli parliament passes law banning UN Palestinian refugee agency
Western nations concerned over how UNRWA will operate in war-torn GazaBusiness - Financial Times - October 29 -
Israel passes law banning UN humanitarian relief agency for Palestinians
Israel passed a law on Monday banning the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), according to multiple reports. Israel’s legislature, the Knesset, ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
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Trump Wants to Kill Biden’s Climate Law. It’s Making His Supporters Rich
Trump allies hold hundreds of millions in stakes in companies that benefitted from the Inflation Reduction Act, Biden’s signature climate law.Business - Inc. - October 27 -
Risk of vigilantes as justice system ‘on the brink’, warns Law Society head
Danger that people in England and Wales take matters ‘into their own hands’, says Richard AtkinsonBusiness - Financial Times - October 27 -
Beyoncé brings star power to Harris rally in Texas with abortion law in the spotlight
Singer says America is on the ‘brink of history’ as Kamala Harris said Trump would seek to make state’s abortion ban nationwide. Beyoncé on Friday lent her star power to Kamala Harris at a ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
Firms must prevent sexual harassment under new law
What counts as sexual harassment and what should you do if you experience it at work?Top stories - BBC News - October 25 -
Mississippi’s Absentee Ballot Law Is Overturned
The law required officials to count absentee ballots received by mail up to five days after Election Day. It’s unclear if the ruling will affect the current election.Top stories - The New York Times - October 25 -
The son-in-law of former Myanmar's strongman is arrested over Facebook posts
Myanmar’s state-run media say security forces have arrested the son-in-law of the country’s former longtime military ruler, Than Shwe, for allegedly posting inflammatory statements on his Facebook ...World - ABC News - October 25 -
FirstFT: Partner pay at US law firms hits record levels
Also in today’s newsletter, US backs huge lithium mine and Canada cuts immigration programmeWorld - Financial Times - October 25 -
The ‘Greenest Governor’ Fights to Save a Landmark Climate Law
Environmentalists and one of the world’s biggest oil companies support Washington State’s cap on carbon. But voters are deciding whether to repeal the law amid concerns about energy costs.Top stories - The New York Times - October 25 -
Top Law Firms Shrink From the Heat of the Mideast Conflict
When a Columbia professor needed a lawyer because of her comments about the actions of former Israeli soldiers on campus, tensions over the Israel-Hamas war got in the way.Top stories - The New York Times - October 25 -
It’s Time For Soccer’s Nonsensical Penalty Shoot-Out Law to Be Rewritten
Defeats on penalties are still defeats and should be recognized as much, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports - The New York Times - October 24 -
Partner pay at top US law firms jumps to record $1.4mn
Survey shows 26% increase in two years on signs of revival in M&A activityBusiness - Financial Times - October 24 -
Musk voter lottery might violate federal law: DOJ
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has warned Elon Musk’s pro-Trump super PAC that its daily $1 million giveaways to registered voters in swing states might violate federal law, according to several ...Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
Activists challenge colonial-era abortion laws in Antigua and Barbuda
Doctors, nurses and activists in Antigua and Barbuda are fighting a colonial-era law that largely bans abortions, igniting a debate about women’s reproductive rights on the tiny twin-island nationWorld - ABC News - October 23 -
Former OpenAI Researcher Says Company Broke Copyright Law
Suchir Balaji helped gather and organize the enormous amounts of internet data used to train the startup’s ChatGPT chatbot.Tech - The New York Times - October 23 -
Health secretary will vote against assisted dying law
The health secretary has told Labour MPs he can not back a change in the law because of the state of palliative care.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
American Airlines fined $50M for violating disability laws
The U.S. Department of Transportation on Wednesday announced a $50 million fine against American Airlines for its alleged mistreatment of passengers with disabilities, which the department said in ...Top stories - NBC News - October 23 -
Parents told us of suicide plan at Christmas due to lack of assisted dying law
Tom Marshall's parents took their own lives, but he says a law change may have helped them.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
Law enforcement officer turned in his own daughter for murder
A veteran law enforcement official turned his daughter in for murder and spoke out at her sentencing about her owning up to the truth and accepting responsibility. "Whatever is sentenced to you, ...Top stories - CBS News - October 22
