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Colorado Court Clamps Down on Role Conflict: Lawyers Can’t be Witnesses in Their Own Trials, Clarifies Appellate Panel

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Denver, Colo. — A recent ruling by Colorado’s second-highest court has clarified an important ethical boundary for attorneys, asserting that a regulation commonly restricting lawyers from serving both as advocates and witnesses applies to all trials, not merely jury trials. This decision underscores the broader applicability of professional standards intended to prevent conflicts of interest in legal proceedings. The debate centered on Patrick Og O’Malley, an attorney and president of Good Life Colorado, LLC, who also held a substantial stake in the company. O’Malley faced disqualification concerns during a legal battle involving a business dispute … Read more

New Texas Legislation Clamps Down on Cold Weather Preparations: What You Must Know

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Amid the unpredictable and occasionally harsh winter temperatures in Texas, a lesser-known law regulates how the state’s landlords must respond during cold weather. This Texas Property Code, specifically Section 92.014, mandates that landlords must ensure residential heating systems are capable of maintaining a minimum indoor temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit when outside temperatures drop below 35 degrees. This regulation is particularly crucial given Texas’ experience with severe winter storms, such as the devastating February 2021 event, which left millions without power, heat, and water for days. The law aims to prevent such discomfort and danger … Read more

Kim Kardashian’s Legal Team Clamps Down on Misinformation, Issues Cease and Desist to Social Media Accuser Amid Diddy Scandal

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Los Angeles, California — A social media storm has erupted around Kim Kardashian following claims made on the platform X linking her to legal troubles faced by Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. The controversy began when a user posted a video alleging Kardashian’s involvement in Combs’ infamous tapes, accusations that have landed Diddy under FBI scrutiny and led to his recent arrest on charges including sex trafficking and racketeering. In response to the damaging allegations, Kardashian’s attorney, Christina Davis, issued a cease and desist order to the individual responsible for the post. The legal notice sought immediate … Read more

Judge Clamps Down on Election Conspiracy Trio for Misusing Legal Discovery in High-Stakes Dominion Case

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OMAHA, Neb. — In a legal skirmish involving election integrity, leaked documents, and alleged conspiracy, a federal magistrate has stepped in to enforce confidentiality in an intense defamation lawsuit by Dominion Voting Systems. The voting machine company is at the center of various legal battles stemming from claims surrounding the 2020 U.S. presidential election. Dominion has accused former Overstock CEO Patrick Byrne and attorney Stefanie Lambert of creatively leaking sensitive documents from the civil suit to sidestep a protective order. These documents ended up linked to another legal case involving indicted ex-Mesa County Clerk Tina … Read more