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Federal judge temporarily blocks part of a new Georgia law that bans most gender surgeries on minors

August 21, 2023

Federal judge temporarily blocks part of a new Georgia law that bans most gender surgeries on minors

US District Judge Sarah Geraghty ruled a Georgia law that bars licensed medical professionals from treating minors with cross-sex hormone therapy “likely" unconstitutional.

American Bar Association weighs proposal requiring US law schools to crack down on free speech disruptions

August 20, 2023

American Bar Association weighs proposal requiring US law schools to crack down on free speech disruptions

The American Bar Association proposed standards revisions that would require law schools to set policies in place to protest freedom of expression and prohibit disruptions against it.

Georgia judge blocks provision prohibiting the distribution of water at voting polls

August 20, 2023

Georgia judge blocks provision prohibiting the distribution of water at voting polls

A federal judge temporarily blocked a provision in Georgia's voting law prohibiting people from giving food and water to voters waiting in line to vote.

Federal court rules New Jersey can sue gun industry, for now

August 18, 2023

Federal court rules New Jersey can sue gun industry, for now

The 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of New Jersey on Thursday, vacating a lower court decision that blocked the state from suing gun manufacturers.

Miss Universe contestants sound alarm they allegedly had to strip off clothes for 'body checks'

August 17, 2023

Miss Universe contestants sound alarm they allegedly had to strip off clothes for 'body checks'

At least seven Miss Universe contestants in Indonesia reported contest officials to police for sexual harassment, after allegedly being forced to take off clothing for body checks.

Ohio marijuana legalization proposal set to appear on statewide ballots this fall

August 17, 2023

Ohio marijuana legalization proposal set to appear on statewide ballots this fall

Ohio voters will be able to decide whether to legalize recreational marijuana in the state during this fall's elections. Cannabis has been legal for medical use in the state since 2016.

Maui fire puts spotlight on importance of class-action lawsuits, legal guru says

August 16, 2023

Maui fire puts spotlight on importance of class-action lawsuits, legal guru says

The tragic Maui wildfires will put class action lawsuits in the cultural zeitgeist for the foreseeable future, according to law professor Danny Karon.

Texas judge calls new GOP-backed election law unconstitutional, state plans to appeal ruling

August 16, 2023

Texas judge calls new GOP-backed election law unconstitutional, state plans to appeal ruling

A new GOP-backed law in Texas was blocked by a judge after it was ruled unconstitutional. The state plans to appeal the judge's ruling.

Vindictive ex-boyfriend owes Texas woman $1.2 billion after revenge-porn verdict

August 15, 2023

Vindictive ex-boyfriend owes Texas woman $1.2 billion after revenge-porn verdict

A Houston-area jury awarded a Texas woman a $1.2 billion settlement after she sued her ex-boyfriend, accusing him of posting intimate images of her on social media.

Hawaiian couple suing power companies over Lahaina destruction amid historic Maui wildfires

August 14, 2023

Hawaiian couple suing power companies over Lahaina destruction amid historic Maui wildfires

Hawaiian couple Monica and Rede Eder is suing four power companies in Hawaii and accusing them of ignoring warnings to turn off power amid the historic wildfire conditions.