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Fulton County D.A. Builds First Amendment Case Against Trump, Citing Precedent from Federal Judge Chutkan’s Rulings

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Atlanta, Georgia – Fulton County prosecutors are leveraging a previous Trump case to bolster their First Amendment arguments in the extensive RICO case against former President Donald Trump and his associates. During a recent hearing, Georgia prosecutors invoked Judge Tanya Chutkan’s rulings, who is overseeing Trump’s other election interference case in federal court, to support their charges against the former president, drawing attention to her evaluation of similar arguments under Supreme Court precedent. The hearing addressed several pretrial motions, including Trump’s attorneys’ assertion that the charges against him criminalize his political speech. The prosecution, however, … Read more

Anticipation Builds as Verdict Nears for Lawsuit Against School Board Members

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NEWBERG, Ore. – A decision is expected to be reached by the end of this month regarding a lawsuit filed against members of a local school board. The lawsuit alleges misconduct in connection with the handling of school mask mandates. The contentious issue of mask mandates in schools has been a topic of heated debate across the country amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In Newberg, the school board has found itself at the center of a legal battle as parents and community members challenge their decisions. The lawsuit, brought forth by concerned individuals, claims that … Read more

Unsung Hero: Lawyer Builds Public Law Department from Scratch at Madrid Office of Squire Patton Boggs

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Madrid, Spain – Antonio Bañón, the lawyer responsible for establishing the public law department at Squire Patton Boggs in Madrid, considers his division to be a valuable addition to the firm. Bañón, who prefers to work behind the scenes, describes his role as providing assistance and support in transactions involving public law. With a humble approach, he emphasizes that success for the firm translates to success for all team members. In an interview with Iberian Lawyer, Bañón highlights his background in law and business administration and management, along with his experience advising on public law … Read more