Federal Officials Scrutinizing Oklahoma School Mask Ban Law
Oklahoma's superintendent of schools says districts should be allowed to enact mask requirements, which are prohibited by state law. State…
Law Permits Arrest of Absent Lawmakers, Says Texas Supreme Court
As required by the state constitution, the state House of Representatives could physically compel attendance at meetings. As a result…
North Carolina House Approves Raising Juvenile Court’s Minimum Age To 8
The House approved legislation to raise the age at which a child can be tried in juvenile courts in North…
Newport News School Board Vote Denies Transgender Students Protection Under State Law
Rather than change the school's policies by the start of the new school year, the Newport News School Board ignored…
Latinos Face Disparate Effects From Illegal Re-Entry Law, Federal Judge Rules
The judge ruled that the law violates the Fifth Amendment According to a Nevada federal judge, a federal law that…
U.S. Eviction Moratorium Rejected By The Appeals Court
On Friday, the federal appeals court rejected a petition by landlord groups demanding that the latest moratorium on residential evictions…
Texas Governor Abbott Deals Legal Blow As He Fights The Vaccine And Mask Mandate
In a decision issued Thursday evening, the Texas Supreme Court denied Attorney General Ken Paxton's request to stay temporary restraining…
New Missouri Gun Law Unconstitutional, Hurts Public Safety: Says DOJ
The Justice Department has urged a Missouri court to invalidate the state's new law that prohibits officials from enforcing federal…
Big Law Attorney Joins Logistics Unicorn ShipBob As Its First Legal Chief
After raising $268 million, Rahul Magan becomes VP of legalThere is also a big trend for other e-commerce companies to…
August 2021 Legal Industry News: Law Firm Hiring, Legal Innovation & Pro Bono
Here is the first edition of our August legal industry news roundup, as summer is winding down. Discover the latest…
Iowa Governor’s Office Violates Open Records Law, Lawsuits Filed
July 19, 2020 - Des Moines, Iowa, USA: The Iowa State Capitol is the state capitol building of the U.S.…
Texas Court Upholds Ban On Common Abortion Methods
Dilation and evacuation are forbidden by the federal appeals court Legal options are being examined by reproductive rights activists The…