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Former Israeli Supreme Court Chief Aharon Barak Appointed to ICJ Panel for Genocide Case Against Israel

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The city of Jerusalem, Israel has appointed former Supreme Court president Aharon Barak as its representative on the 15-member panel of the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The ICJ is set to hear a genocide allegation against Israel filed by South Africa. Barak, 87, will be Israel’s advocate during the trial, which will begin on January 11. This appointment comes despite opposition from members of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, who disagree with Barak’s past criticisms of judicial reform efforts. During his tenure as president, Barak was known for his strong defense of the “otherness” … Read more

Former Lawyer Seeks Justice as Davis Polk Battles Retaliation Lawsuit in High-Stakes Trial

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San Francisco, CA – International law firm Davis Polk is set to face trial in a former lawyer’s lawsuit alleging retaliation. The trial is expected to shed light on the firm’s workplace culture and treatment of whistleblowers. The lawsuit, which was filed by a former associate at Davis Polk, accuses the firm of retaliating against her for reporting misconduct by a partner. The plaintiff claims that after she reported the partner’s behavior to the firm’s management, she faced harassment and ultimately was fired. The trial, scheduled to begin on February 24th, 2024, is expected to … Read more

Trial Begins for Man Accused of Capital Murder in San Marcos Police Officer’s Death

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SAN MARCOS, Texas – Jury selection is set to begin today in Hays County for the trial of a man charged with capital murder in the death of a San Marcos police officer in 2017. Stewart Mettz, 57, is accused of fatally shooting Officer Ken Copeland on December 4, 2017. According to reports, on that day, San Marcos police officers went to Mettz’s residence to serve a warrant on charges of assault and injury to an elderly person. When officers knocked on his door, Mettz allegedly opened fire, striking Copeland twice. The officer was rushed … Read more

Texas Schools Crack Down on Youth Vaping with Disciplinary Alternative Education Programs

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HOUSTON, TX – Since the implementation of a new Texas law aimed at curbing youth vaping, hundreds of students in Houston-area school districts have been sent to disciplinary alternative education programs, a move that some school administrators and advocates are questioning as too harsh. House Bill 114, which went into effect on September 1, requires public schools to remove any student caught with an e-cigarette and send them to a separate center designated for students in serious trouble. According to data collected by the Chronicle, in the largest five school districts in the Houston region, … Read more