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Federal Legislation On Tap to Fight ‘Revenge Porn’
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- Written by Dan Sabbatino
Scorned lovers, vengeful exes and other smut peddlers are among those perpetuating revenge porn, according to those trying to legislate the practice to its end.
Read more...Ebola Quarantines: The Legal Debate Rages
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- Written by Progressive Law Practice
The Ebola virus, a major problem for some African countries, has penetrated America sparking panic, outrage and claims of Constitution violations.
Read more...Calif. Law Changes Definition of Consent on College Campuses
California has adopted a law requiring colleges in the Golden State to apply the “yes means yes” standard when investigating allegations of campus sexual assault. So reports USA Today.
Read more...Tracy Morgan v. Walmart: Parsing Through the ‘Seat Belt Defense’
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- Written by Dan Sabbatino
A high-profile lawsuit’s outcome may rest upon the location the incident took place and the use, or lack thereof, of one of the oldest automobile safety features--the seatbelt.
Read more...ABA Celebrates 136 Years of Dedication to Justice
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- Written by Dan Sabbatino
In the historic Saratoga Springs, New York, a group of 75 well-respected lawyers pledged to organize and advance the quality of the practice of law in the United States.
Read more...Cheerleaders Seek Free Speech Protection For Bible Verse Banners
A cheerleading squad in Texas has asked that state’s Supreme Court to declare that their Bible-scripture-inscribed banners qualify as protected speech. So reports CBS News.
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Florida Jury Delivers $23B Verdict Against RJ Reynolds
A Florida jury awarded $23 billion in punitive damages to a woman claiming her husband died of lung cancer because the tobacco industry hid smoking risks. So reports CNN.
Read more...Supreme Court Decisions Prove Justices Are Tech-Savvy
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- Written by PLP Editor
Three recent SCOTUS decisions prove that the justices are tech-savvy enough to accurately apply the law to emerging technology. So reports Salon.com.
Read more...Calif. Death Penalty Law Ruled Unconstitutional
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- Written by PLP Editor
A federal judge has held that California’s death penalty law is unconstitutional. So reports the San Francisco Gate.
Read more...Are Prisoners’ Emails to Lawyers Protected by Attorney-Client Privilege?
Federal judges are divided over whether inmates have a right to confidential email communications with their counsel. So reports The New York Times.
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