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2024 Ron Rotunda Memorial Webinar: Profiles in Courage in the Legal Profession

A discussion with Erin Murphy.

Reason

Progressive Vs. Moderate: Suffolk County Clerk Race Heats Up In Democratic Primary‌

Allison Cartwright and Erin Murphy vie for the role as incumbent Maura Doyle steps down.

Zenger

The evolution of Tim Walz: from high school teacher to VP nominee

Beneath his folksy, ‘aw, shucks’ midwestern demeanor, the Minnesota governor is a skilled political operator

The Guardian - US

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Bewitched: an entrancing 60s sitcom that brought magic to the small screen

Elizabeth Montgomery became America’s sweetheart from the first twitch of her photogenic nose

The Guardian - AU

'Unprecedented' weapons seizures in Myanmar boost morale of anti-junta resistance

A military operation launched in late October has turned the tide in the ongoing civil war between the Myanmar military junta and allied opposition forces throughout the country. Photos and videos shared online in December show significant weapons caches seized by resistance fighters who have taken over military outposts around…

France 24

Appeals hearing asks whether a weapon’s popularity should exempt it from Illinois’ sweeping gun ban

CHICAGO — Attorneys for gun rights supporters seeking to overturn Illinois’ sweeping gun ban faced tough questioning Thursday from a pair of federal appellate judges in Chicago.

Chicago Tribune

New pipeline agency rule aimed at cutting methane leaks

The federal agency that regulates pipelines has announced new rules aimed at reducing leaks of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, from a network of nearly 3 million miles of natural gas pipelines that crisscross the country

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A Judge Who Understands Firearms

Judge Stephen McGlynn of the Southern District of Illinois asks probing questions about the state’s new rifle ban.

Reason

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

The Independent UK

Unsafe baby cribs, historical precedent called on in federal court arguments over Illinois gun ban

Before hearing arguments on the constitutionality of Illinois’ assault weapons ban on Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn said he’d be “foolhardy” to think that the guns covered by the ban aren’t used for “bad things,” while also noting the rights of law-abiding citizens to bear arms.

Chicago Tribune

Fox lawsuit highlights effects of conspiracies on Dominion

Dominion Voting Systems has been ensnared in a web of conspiracy theories that have undermined public confidence in U.S. elections among conservative voters

The Independent UK

Fox News is being sued for defamation over its 2020 election coverage. The case could shake up media law and the Murdoch empire

The stage is set for a high-stakes legal drama pitting Fox News against an election tech company over false claims about a plot to rig the 2020 US election. The case could have ripple effects on US defamation law and the Murdoch media empire.

ABC News

Why Dominion is already the winner of the $1.6bn lawsuit against Fox News

Messages proving network hosts and executives knew what they were saying was false and ‘reckless’ are now on record forever

The Guardian - US

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Florida Rep. Maxwell Frost focuses on gun violence in first bill

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The Independent UK

Fox, Dominion argue over legal standards to prove defamation

Lawyers for Fox News and a voting machine company are tangling over the high bar to prove defamation in a $1.6 billion lawsuit that has embarrassed the conservative network over its airing of false claims related to the 2020 presidential election

Tribune News Service

Dominion inflated $1 billion defamation loss, Fox claims

Dominion Voting Systems can’t prove it suffered defamation damages of more than $1 billion from Fox News broadcasting claims that the company rigged the 2020 presidential election, the network’s lawyers told a Delaware judge.

The Guardian - US

Fox News says executives can’t be held liable for election lies in pre-trial hearing

Judge appears skeptical of network’s arguments as both sides seek summary judgment in defamation case

WEKU

Fox News stands in legal peril. It says defamation loss would harm all media

Could Fox News lose a $1.6 billion lawsuit? Outside media lawyers say the network is in real legal jeopardy if the case goes to trial next month. Fox argues a loss would hurt other news outlets too.

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Reason

"On The Need For Diverse Viewpoints In Biglaw," by David Lat

An excerpt from David Lat's Original Jurisdiction newsletter (and also earlier published by him in the Boston Globe), though the whole thing is much worth reading: On the morning of June 23, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark opinion in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen,…

Daily Mirror

Boy, 7, turns up at school with loaded gun in his rucksack sparking police investigation

Police arrived at Up Academy Holland School in Boston at around 3.30pm on Thursday following reports of a child carrying a semiautomatic firearm which has left leaders "speechless"

Roll Call

Pipeline safety agency with big task lacks key resources - Roll Call

The agency tasked with the safety of more pipelines lacks an official leader as it faces growing pressure to write new regulations.

Boston Herald

Boston City Council chambers cleared as raucous meeting spills into hallways

BOSTON — Boston City Council President Ed Flynn led Wednesday’s meeting off with a hopeful if, in retrospect, ominous plea that “we all be respectful to each other.”

Tribune News Service

Baltimore State’s Attorney Mosby held in contempt of court for comment, fined $1,500

BALTIMORE — Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby violated a court order last month when she commented about Keith Davis Jr.’s controversial criminal cases on social media, a judge ruled Friday, holding the city’s top prosecutor in contempt of court.

ABC News

Female tradies inspire next generation to fight gender stereotype through school program

Just 13 per cent of construction workers in Australia are women, but those fighting to change that are targeting schools, giving girls the opportunity to a 'try a trade'.

Reason

Former SG Paul Clement on Leaving Kirkland & Ellis After It Decided to Withdraw from Second Amendment Cases

"We could not abandon ongoing representations just because a client's position is unpopular in some circles."

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