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When a political conflict turns into a conflict at work | Seyfarth Shaw LLP
It has been difficult for employers to escape controversy in recent years. From Brexit to BLM, from the US election to the current Russian “special operation” in Ukraine, even individuals who would previously have given workplace politics a prominent place are now finding it difficult to avoid it. Couple that with millennials, who are generally …
US Supreme Court’s Assault on Suffrage Hits New Low | United States Supreme Court
Even for experts who follow the U.S. Supreme Court closely, there was something puzzling about an emergency decision by the justices on Wednesday. In an unexpected move, the court decided to remove new districts for the Wisconsin state legislature that had been chosen by the state Supreme Court. But what was even more surprising was …
Filmmaker Creates Documentary Honoring Civil Rights Icon Eula Johnson – NBC 6 South Florida
60 years after she made history by leading a charge to desegregate Broward County beaches, Eula Johnson continues to inspire generations. “It’s just amazing,” said Janay Joseph, a student at Nova Southeastern University. “To see how it works, it’s kind of stood the test of time.” According to a Florida Heritage Site designation at Dr. …
Trial begins for Laguna Beach man accused of conspiring to kill judge, prosecutors and FBI agents
A former Laguna Beach resident is being retried this week for an alleged revenge plot to assassinate federal prosecutors, FBI agents and a judge. John Arthur Walthall, 66,’s conviction in 2016 was overturned by the US 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in 2019 after the court found the district court made a ‘structural error’ in …
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Debate continues as many call for removal of Confederate monument in Collierville – FOX13 News Memphis
COLLIERVILLE, Tenn. – A landmark in the center of Collierville recalls the town’s controversial past. Residents and members of the Collierville Community Justice group are calling for the removal of a Confederate marker in the center of the town square. READ MORE: Protesters call on City of Collierville to tear down Confederate monument The stone …
Can you pay taxes with a personal loan?
A personal loan is usually an unsecured sum of money borrowed from a traditional bank, credit union, or online lender. These loans come with fixed interest rates and repayment terms. Interest rates vary by lender and by the credit and financial health of the borrower. There are virtually no limitations on how money from personal …
Texas parents of trans kids speak out on bogus ‘abuse’ investigations
The state of Texas’ new policy of targeting loving parents of transgender children with bogus “child abuse” investigations has shocked Americans of conscience and observers around the world. But while the policy represents an extremely damaging escalation, the assault on trans rights has been well underway in Texas and other US states for years. The …
Judge recommends continuation of civil rights lawsuit | News, Sports, Jobs
A US judge presiding in Johnstown has recommended that two former Bedford County jail employees be tried as defendants in a civil rights lawsuit brought by a former prisoner, who was seriously injured in the attack by his cellmate six years ago. Wounded inmate Jeffrey Scott Miller, now 58, claims in his trial …
Appeals court considers firearms law challenge | Local News
TALLAHASSEE — Continuing to take a rare stance against the National Rifle Association, the state this week tried to convince a panel of federal judges to enforce a law banning the sale of guns and other long guns to people under 21 years. The Republican-controlled legislature rushed to pass the law after a 2018 mass …
Ukrainians protest as Russians move into town north of Kyiv
Ukrainians in a town north of kyiv took to the streets to protest as the Russians began to take control of the area. Videos and images captured by CNN showed a crowd of around several hundred people heading towards the main square in the city of Slavutych Saturday. Mayor Yuri Fomichev called on residents to …
Virginia, wife of Clarence Thomas, has a history of political activism: NPR
Ginni Thomas and Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas arrive for the State Dinner hosted by President Trump at the White House in honor of Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on September 20, 2019. Paul Morigi/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Paul Morigi/Getty Images Ginni Thomas and Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas arrive for the State …
Hearing scheduled for new federal charges against Clayton Sheriff Hill on Thursday
The sheriff appealed to the state Supreme Court in early February to have his suspension overturned after a higher court in Fulton County denied the same request in December. The Supreme Court transferred Hill’s claim to the Court of Appeals in mid-February, citing jurisdictional issues. In the new superseding document, filed March 16, the grand …
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Texas hospice executives guilty of $152 million Medicare scam, US appeals court hears
‘Overwhelming’ evidence that decade-long fraud was intentional and widespread Scammers recruited non-English speaking patients and told them they were dying when they weren’t March 25 – The owner and CEO of a chain of hospices and home care in Texas defrauded Medicare out of $152 million by falsely certifying that all of their clients were …
I didn’t “snubbe” Kate Middleton. But Jamaica needs more than royal regrets over slavery | Lisa Hanna
IIn Jamaica, we often use the word “respect” when we greet or separate ourselves from other people, no matter who they are or where they come from. We say this word because we mean it. We respect you as a person because we are all created in the image of God, and we seek to …
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164% APR legal loan in Kentucky
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) — Mafia loan sharks were charging at least 200% interest in the late 1960s, well above legal limits set by state law. Yet a Louisville tire customer didn’t learn she was going to pay a triple-digit APR until the invoice was mailed. Kentucky state law caps interest on certain loans at 36% …
The workplace vaccine decision and its implications for federal regulatory power – New Hampshire Bulletin
In a recent remark, I contrasted the pragmatic consequentialism of outgoing Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer – and, more generally, of the two other members of the Court’s liberal bloc (Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan) – with the structural formalism of the conservative supermajority of six judges of the Court. I also suggested that …
City Council agrees to allocate $2 million to Civil Rights Museum
After much discussion, the Greensboro City Council voted 7 to 1 to allocate $2 million to the International Civil Rights Center and Museum with a few contingencies on Wednesday, March 23 during its annual retreat. The motion introduced by Councilman Goldie Wells added the condition that the Civil Rights Museum provide the requested information and …
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Lawyers for Republicans urge judge to remove ‘unconstitutional’ map of Maryland’s legislative districts – Baltimore Sun
Lawyers for a group of Republican delegates pressed a judge on Wednesday to reject a Maryland General Assembly-approved map of state legislative districts they say would illegally favor Democrats in the election. The plaintiffs, including Republican voters and two groups of GOP delegates, told Alan M. Wilner, a retired judge appointed to the case, at …
U.S. consumer installment loan market: FinTechs and finance companies outperform banks and credit unions in installment loans
Dublin, March 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The report “Installment Loans: Fintechs Gaining Ground on Loan Forecast at $212 Billion” has been added to from ResearchAndMarkets.com offer. The report explains the state of consumer installment loans in the United States and how fintechs and financial companies are now overtaking banks and credit unions when it …
Sarasota lawyer urges black woman to Supreme Court
SARASOTA, Fla. — This is a historic moment as Senate hearings are underway for the potential first black female Supreme Court justice. “I think it’s important to all Americans,” said Jade Davis, an attorney at the Shumaker law firm in Sarasota. Jade Davis Jade Davis, attorney at Shumaker Law Firm in Sarasota Davis said being …
Takeaway: Jackson audiences turn to race, children’s books | National Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The first full day of questioning Tuesday for Supreme Court nominee Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson quickly tackled very big questions about judicial philosophy, terrorism and race, a grueling marathon of debates about the historic choice of President Joe Biden. Senators wanted to know her approach to the law, her views on ‘impeachment’ …
Democrats fail to suspend Senate GOP education bill of rights for K-12 public schools
TOPEKA – Senator Cindy Holscher has opposed legislation enshrining in state law a bill of educational rights that guarantees public school parents the opportunity to pre-screen all curriculum materials, to potentially censor or ban library books and begin to lay the groundwork for civil rights challenges. The Overland Park Democrat’s disrespect for the contents of …
Court dismisses murder appeal | News, Sports, Jobs
Pennsylvania Superior Court has denied a request by a former Huntingdon County man seeking to overturn his conviction and life sentence for a 1985 murder. Kim Lee McMullen, now 59, has argued over the years that he was unlawfully convicted of the 1985 murder of Dominic Barcelona, 30, whose body was found in …
Installment Loans: Fintechs Gain Ground on Loan Forecast at $212 Billion – ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The report “Installment Loans: Fintechs Gaining Ground on Loan Forecast at $212 Billion” has been added to from ResearchAndMarkets.com offer. The report explains the state of consumer installment loans in the United States and how fintechs and financial companies are now overtaking banks and credit unions when it comes to installment loans. Additionally, the …
What makes a vigilante story meaningful?
More and more is happening behind the mask. Justice is a concept that is extremely difficult to talk about for many reasons. The main reason is that justice is different for each person. The ethical conversation about justice is constantly evolving, changing as people experience different forms of hatred and a lack of equity in …
Democratic gains in legislative maps may not last long
DENVER— The surprising advantage Democrats gained during the torturous process of rewriting the country’s congressional maps could be short-lived, creating the potential for more frequent clashes over how political power should be distributed in the United States. . As the decade-long scramble to draw new legislative lines, a process known as redistricting, comes to an …
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Kentucky Clerk Kim Davis Violated Civil Rights of Same-Sex Couples – FOX13 News Memphis
Kentucky clerk Kim Davis violated the civil rights of same-sex couples when she refused to issue them marriage licenses, a judge has ruled. >> Read more trending news The ruling was released Friday in two lawsuits filed against the former Rowan County Clerk, The Associated Press reported. Two same-sex couples sued Davis when she denied …
Maryland congressional redistricting trial ends; the judge will rule next week
Lawyers for the challengers in Maryland’s new congressional districts asked a judge to declare the new map unconstitutional on the final day of a trial on Friday. This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s press partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Free Maryland Matters Email Subscription today. Lawyers for the challengers in Maryland’s …
Supreme Court won’t extend judicial review to states
Goldstone’s most recent book is “Because of Race: The Supreme Court, White Supremacy, and the Ravaging of African-American Voting Rights.” The Roberts court’s record of protecting voting rights is hardly impressive. Rather than viewing ballot box access as fundamental to a healthy democracy, the Supreme Court’s conservative majority prefers to argue that blatant attempts to …
Former LMPD officer faces federal civil rights charge related to shooting of West Louisville restaurant owner | In depth
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) – A former Louisville Metro Police officer is facing a federal criminal charge for firing a pepper ball at a woman shortly before the shooting death of business owner David McAtee at protests in West Louisville in 2020. Katie Crews, 29, was indicted in US District Court in Louisville by a federal …
Decisions of the Court of Appeal – March 15, 2022
Below are the Mississippi Court of Appeals decisions for the week of March 15, 2022: Emfinger, John H., J. X 2021-CA-00122-COA DeSoto County, Mississippi vs. Anthony Vinson and Quma Vinson; DeSoto Circuit Court; LC case no: 17CI1:20-cv-00152-GC; Judgment date: 08/01/2021; Ruling Judge: Gerald Chatham, Sr; Majority Opinion: Emfinger, J. Decision: Affirmed. The caller is charged …
Your Wednesday briefing: EU leaders visit Kyiv
Hello. We cover a visit by three European leaders to Ukraine, the ripple effects of China’s surge in Covid cases and a once perilous road to Afghanistan. Three European leaders visit Ukraine The Prime Ministers of the Czech Republic, Poland and Slovenia traveled by train to kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, on Tuesday to express …
Best Installment Loans of 2022 – Forbes Advisor
Upgrade was launched in 2017 and provides online and mobile banking and credit services accessible in all states except Iowa, Vermont and West Virginia. Since then, the platform has made more than $3 billion in credit available to more than 10 million applicants and continues to expand its online and mobile services. Although maximum APRs …
Greenwich High Black History Month Essay Contest Winner Finds Inspiration in Teen Civil Rights Hero
GREENWICH – The Greenwich High student who won a Black History Month essay contest found her inspiration in a teenage civil rights activist who she refused to give up her seat on a bus – nine months before Rosa Parks does the same. The GHS competition asked participating students to write a letter arguing for …
Governor Newsom announces judicial appointments 3.14.22
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the appointment of 17 Superior Court judges, including two in Fresno County; five in Los Angeles County; one in Merced County; three in Orange County; one in San Benito County; three in San Diego County; one in San Francisco County; and one in Ventura County. Fresno County Superior …
Review | ‘The Batman’ is the best version of the character yet
Picture this – it’s the summer of 2008. A 5-year-old sits in a dark IMAX theater, her big eyes glued to the huge silver screen. Hans Zimmer’s music begins to swell in a blossoming crescendo, adding a throbbing beat to the jaw-dropping images before her – though she arguably has no coherent idea what to …
Shuttlesworth Day to honor Birmingham civil rights leader | Alabama News
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) – Birmingham plans to honor its most prominent civil rights leader, the late Reverend Fred L. Shuttlesworth, this week on his 100th birthday. Mayor Randall Woodfin will proclaim Friday that Fred Shuttlesworth Day will coincide with his March 18 birthday. The proclamation will be released at an event at the Birmingham Civil …
Jussie Smollett begins 150-day prison sentence in protected status
CHICAGO — Jussie Smollett began a 150-day prison sentence for staging a hate crime against himself in protective custody, separated from other inmates and monitored by security cameras and an officer, prison officials said Friday. Sheriff’s deputies immediately took Smollett to the Cook County Jail on Thursday night after Judge James Linn sentenced the black …
Supreme Court rejects teachers seeking vax exemption – for now | The Riverdale Press
By STACY DRIKS It doesn’t matter if the court is conservative or liberal – teachers who want to work in the classroom will need a vaccine. Maybe two. The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected a new attempt by some educators to skip on-campus vaccine requirements, citing a religious exemption. It’s been a point of contention …
Future of the Voting Rights Act and Redistricting Challenges
For 57 years, the Voting Rights Act served as a remarkably effective bulwark against state-level attempts to restrict the right to vote, especially for black and minority voters. But voting rights are under attack in state legislatures across the country, and the Supreme Court appears content to allow those attacks to continue without legal challenge. …
The Meaning of Malakai Black’s Tattoos, Explained
At first glance, one of the most noticeable things about Malakai Black (besides his discolored eye) is the fact that he’s covered in tattoos. All of these tattoos have different meanings, most of which are related to religion or mythology. RELATED: House Of Black: 5 AEW Wrestlers Who Should Join Malakai Black (& 5 Who …
In Memoriam: Autherine Lucy Foster, a critical figure in the civil rights movement, dies at 92
Her desire to get a second undergraduate degree was cut short after just three days when a mob of racists assaulted her with food, rocks and other objects when she tried to enter college. University of Alabama. Autherine Lucy Foster, who earned a bachelor’s degree in English from historic Black Miles College in 1952, and …
Dutchman won’t get retrial for teenage murder
HOLLAND — Convicted killer Juan Sandro Cabrera, 21, has lost another court battle in his quest for a new trial for the murder of 14-year-old Troy “TJ” Wells. Cabrera had asked the Michigan Court of Appeals to overturn a May 2021 decision by an Ottawa County judge denying his request for a new trial. Cabrera …
Reinventing Christianity and Sexual Diversity in Africa by Adriaan van Klinken and Ezra Chitando
THE power of this book is signaled in the title: “reinventing”. Christianity in Africa is often commodified in such a way that Christians on all sides of the sexual diversity debate conclude that God is done with us all. Then the relevance of this subject to growing in faith becomes unintelligible. This book resists static …
The theory of the “independent legislature”. What this means for the PA
Written by Steve Ulrich “The times, places, and manner of holding the elections of senators and representatives shall be prescribed in each state by the legislature thereof; but Congress may at any time, by law, make or modify such regulations, except as to the choice places of senators. – United States Constitution, Article 1, Section …
Hemet Rough Arrest spurred by missing license plate leads to trial – NBC Los Angeles
What there is to know The family filed a civil rights lawsuit, alleging officers violated their First Amendment rights for arresting them as they recorded video of the incident on their cellphones. Lawyers say that despite being arrested and cited that night, Gadison and the Herefords have not been charged with a crime. NBCLA has …
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Purdue Pharma judge overturns DOJ decision to approve $6 billion opioid settlement
March 9 (Reuters) – The Purdue Pharma bankruptcy judge on Wednesday approved a $6 billion opioid settlement funded by the owners of the Sackler family, overruling objections from the Justice Department and 20 opposing states to agreement. As part of the settlement, the Sacklers would pay between $5.5 billion and $6 billion to a trust …
Maria Prymachenko’s paintings were almost destroyed by Russian forces. Now they become global symbols of peace
Written by Oscar Holland, CNN Not only is Maria Prymachenko one of the great self-taught artists of the 20th century, but she is an icon of Ukrainian national identity. His fantastic paintings, praised during his lifetime by Pablo Picasso, are now in some of the most important museums in the country. His work has also …
Samuel Alito Reveals His GOP Partisan Bias
The Supreme Court likes to hide behind its popular mythology as a body of disinterested legal minds above the political fray. The court is not made up of Republicans or Democrats, but rather nonpartisan actors. The judges are akin to baseball umpires, simply calling “balls and strikes” with no interest in the outcome, as Chief …
The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute will host a tribute to the Reverend Shuttlesworth on March 18
The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. (Bham now) The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (BCRI) and Alabama Public Television (APT) commemorate the birthday of civil rights activist and pastor, the Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth at the BCRI on Friday, March 18.and at 9:30 a.m. Keep reading for all the details. About Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth The icon. (Birmingham National …
Man jailed for spending COVID-19 disaster loan on Pokemon card
Photo by Justin Sullivan via Getty Images A 31-year-old Georgia man has been sentenced to three years in prison for using COVID-19 relief funds to buy a rare Charizard Pokemon map in 2020. Vinath Oudomsine of Dublin, Georgia, has been charged with wire fraud, after he allegedly lied to the government last year to get …
Texas appeals court upholds life sentence for woman who stabbed DeKalb man to death after previous murder conviction in another state
TEXARKANA, Texas — A woman sentenced to life last year by a Bowie County jury in the 2015 stabbing death of an elderly DeKalb man has been denied her bid for a new trial in a notice issued Monday by a Texas appeals court. Shirley Ann Falkowski, 57, was convicted of murder and sentenced to …
CTA honors Southland teachers for promoting civil rights
Four individuals from Los Angeles County and one from Orange County are among nine educators who have been honored by the California Teachers Association for their commitment to social justice and the promotion of human and civil rights, both in the classroom and in their wider school communities. CTA’s annual human rights awards were presented …
Video: In his Speech to the Black Money-Fueled ‘Federalist Society’, Youngkin claims (incorrectly) that the greatest threat to our democracy comes more from ‘Cancellation Culture’ than from ‘Tyrants’ like Putin
If there was any doubt about who and what Glenn Youngkin is – and it’s completely laughable to call him a ‘moderate’ in any way – watch the speech he gave last night at UVA, some “highlights” of the speech, as well as some reactions. But first, notice who Youngkin was talking to – THAT …
4 cases where getting a small loan makes sense
NEW YORK – March 5, 2022 – (Newswire.com) iQuanti: Not all purchases require a large loan. Whether you need to cover a car repair bill or finance a home improvement project, sometimes it might make more sense to take out a small loan for certain situations. By understanding where small loans can fit into your …
Key NC Supreme Court race shaken, choppy with last-minute entry – Carolina Journal
A surprise nomination has dramatically changed the political landscape in one of North Carolina’s most important political races in 2022. It’s a contest to take a seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court. A top-tier Republican primary that will decide who will meet incumbent Democrat Jimmy Ervin in the fall has had a new entry …
Tsarnaev’s death sentence was reinstated. But it’s still the wrong punishment.
The decision followed ideological lines. The court’s right-wing justices voted for death, while the three liberal justices united in opposition. Some in Boston will applaud the decision. Count me among the dissenters. As far as I’m concerned, killing Tsarnaev solves nothing. Tsarnaev’s death sentence had been overturned by the First Circuit Court of Appeals. These …
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US Supreme Court reinstates Boston Marathon suicide bomber’s death sentence
WASHINGTON, March 4 (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday reinstated the death sentence of Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev for his role in the 2013 bombing that killed three people and injured more than 260 others, ruling in favor of the federal government. In a 6-3 decision, judges sided with the Justice Department’s …
Tennessee State Professor Helps Build Civil Rights App | Tennessee News
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) — A Tennessee State University history professor is working with Apple Inc. and a national technology center at the university to create an app that shines a light on some of the lesser-known participants of the civil rights movement in North Nashville. Learotha Williams has worked to bring attention to these people …
Court asks Miyares’ office to respond to election timetable appeal
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) – Attorney General Jason Miyares’ office has until Friday afternoon to respond to a motion to dismiss the state’s challenge to a federal lawsuit seeking to force another round of elections at Virginia House in November. Attorney Paul Goldman, former chairman of the Democratic Party of Virginia, filed a motion Wednesday to …
Messy but urgent work | Daniel Darmanin
Malta’s recent history has, in more ways than one, been a success. And yet, the price that has been paid for this success is indeed high. Apart from those who paid with their lives, divisions and lack of peace abound in our small island nation. As we prepare to elect a new government in the …
Reviews | Supreme Court Cleared All Black Money Supporting Ketanji Brown Jackson
On Tuesday, McConnell repeated in the Senate that he was “troubled” by the “intensity of Judge Jackson’s far-left fan club.” Even for McConnell, a five-time Olympic gold medalist in hypocrisy, it was special. There is perhaps no human being more responsible for the tsunami of unlimited, unregulated “black” money that has corrupted and consumed American …
Civil rights leaders rally behind New Jersey teenager Kye Husain in viral fight video in Bridgewater mall
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (WABC) — Civil rights leaders rallied behind a New Jersey teenager on Wednesday who they say was the victim of racial bias and excessive police force during a fight at a mall that went viral. Lawyer Ben Crump has been joined by members of the National Action Network as they seek justice for …
Judge in black, judge in woman
In a way, we are used to seeing black women judges. Or at least black women to play the judges on TV and in the movies. Think of Judge Hatchett. Or the black woman judges in “Legally Blonde”. Or “Primal Fear”. Or “The Next Big Thing”. There is even a Reddit thread on the number …
The interest on my tax debt is accumulating. Should I pay it back with a loan?
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Fred Hutch’s new initiative to foster inclusivity in science and health through art and dialogue
The project is also a way for the Hutch to help lead social and scientific change in the Pacific Northwest, he said. “As a major Seattle employer, our support for social justice in our city is essential to our role as citizens of Seattle and [the] His Puget [region]“said Lynch. Leaders of the initiative envision …
USC Civil Rights Center Gets $1.5 Million to Expand Exhibit and Host Two-Part Event at Sumter Museum
Culture & Leisure SC Arts Commission to Award Female Sumter for Unique Quilting Skills A female Sumter was among three to win the South Carolina Arts Commission’s 2022 Folk Heritage Awards in February. Ann Philips will receive the Jean Laney Harris Folk Heritage Award for her quiltmaking skills at the General Assembly… Sumter Gallery of …