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Harvard Fights Back: University Challenges Trump’s Immigration Policies in High-Stakes Legal Showdown

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Cambridge, Massachusetts — Harvard University is locking horns with the Trump administration over critical immigration policies that threaten the enrollment of international students. The confrontation emerged after Harvard resisted federal demands to overhaul its admissions and governance structures, prompting the Department of Homeland Security to revoke its Student and Exchange Visitor Program certification. On May 22, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem informed Harvard that its authorization to enroll international students was revoked. This action came on the heels of a demand for extensive records concerning student visas following the university’s refusal to comply with directives that … Read more

Multnomah County Jury Grants $50 Million to Wildfire Survivors, Holding PacifiCorp Accountable for 2020 Disaster

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A Multnomah County jury awarded approximately $50 million to ten survivors of Oregon’s 2020 Labor Day wildfires, marking a significant development in a series of legal actions against PacifiCorp, a Portland-based electric utility. This decision increases the company’s financial liability to more than $385 million, stemming from a ruling in 2023 that determined PacifiCorp was negligent in its failure to cut off power during hazardous fire conditions, leading to four major wildfires. Among those receiving compensation are Wanda and Bill Ford, an elderly couple whose home in the Otis area was destroyed by the Echo … Read more

Remembering Anne Longman: A Trailblazer in Environmental Law and Advocate for Work-Life Balance

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Over three decades ago, Anne Longman and a group of like-minded attorneys came together to create a law firm that would reflect their shared ideals. Their time in a Tallahassee law office led them to envision something more collaborative and community-focused, ultimately birthing Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A. (LLW), a well-respected firm specializing in environmental law across Florida. Longman, a skilled appellate attorney known for her meticulous preparation and strategic thinking, passed away on May 1 at the age of 76 due to complications from heart surgery. Colleagues and friends remember her … Read more