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Law Commentary covers legal news and events in Wyoming. The blog is run by David A. Kubichek, a Wyoming-based attorney who has been practicing law since 1986. The blog covers a range of legal topics related to Wyoming law.
Law Commentary » Wyoming
2d ago
The State Bar of California requires all students attending unaccredited law schools in the state to take the First-Year Law School Students’ Exam after they complete their first year of study. This exam, commonly known as the “baby bar exam,” is mandated by the State’s Committee of Bar Examiners and ..read more
Law Commentary » Wyoming
2d ago
Kids television producer and screenwriter Dan Schneider has filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against the producers of the docuseries "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV" for alleged defamation. Legal documents name Warner Bros. Discovery, Maxine Productions, and Sony Pictures Television as defendants. The lawsuit stems from Schneider's ..read more
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2d ago
Massachusetts is set to be a key arena in the continuing national discussion on whether ride-share drivers should be classified as independent contractors or employees with full employment benefits. The state's Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments on two opposing ballot measures that could profoundly change the operational dynamics ..read more
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2d ago
In a significant policy shift, the Biden administration announced that it will extend access to federally run health insurance programs to certain immigrants brought illegally to the U.S. as children, also known as "Dreamers." This move, set to take effect on November 1, could potentially benefit an estimated 100,000 previously ..read more
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2d ago
Former Pennsylvania nurse Heather Pressdee has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to three counts of murder and 19 counts of attempted murder charges. The sentencing, handed down on Thursday in Butler, Pennsylvania, marks the conclusion of a legal battle that began with Pressdee's arrest in May ..read more
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2d ago
On Friday, Google and the U.S. Justice Department were in court over allegations that the tech giant unlawfully maintained a monopoly in search advertising. The proceedings, held before U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta in Washington, D.C., mark a critical moment in one of the most significant antitrust trials in recent ..read more
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2d ago
As reported by Billboard, the criminal case involving country music star Morgan Wallen, accused of recklessly throwing a chair from the rooftop of a six-story Nashville bar, is set to continue after an initial court hearing. Wallen's attorney, Worrick Robinson, represented him in the Nashville court today (Friday, May 3 ..read more
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2w ago
TikTok has voiced strong opposition to a bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill aims to ban the app unless its Chinese owners, ByteDance, divest their stake within a stipulated timeframe. The bill cleared the House with a significant majority of 360 to 58 and is now ..read more
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2w ago
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is reportedly gearing up to file an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation, alleging the concert behemoth has abused its dominant position in the live music industry to stifle competition, particularly in the ticketing sector. This development, as reported by the Wall Street Journal, comes ..read more
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2w ago
An Illinois woman has filed a class action lawsuit against Target after she says the company illegally collects biometric data without consumer consent through its advanced security system. Arnetta Deans accuses the retail giant of violating the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act among other allegations. Under Illinois law, it is ..read more