Clarity

Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Law Settlement Brings Clarity and Protection for LGBTQ+ Students

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MIAMI, FL – A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Florida’s Parental Rights in Education law, also known as the “Don’t Say Gay” law. The plaintiffs argued that the law aimed to silence conversations about the LGBTQ+ community in schools. Governor Ron DeSantis signed the law in March 2022, which initially restricted classroom instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation in kindergarten through third grade, and later expanded the prohibition through high schools. The supporters of the law, including DeSantis, maintained that their goal was to eliminate what they called … Read more

Judge Requests Further Details in LaPlante Motion, Seeking Clarity on Landmark Local Law

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MOSCOW, Idaho – A judge in Moscow, Idaho is requesting more information on a motion filed by defense attorneys representing Joseph S. LaPlante. LaPlante is facing charges related to his alleged involvement in a money laundering operation. The motion seeks to suppress evidence collected by law enforcement during the investigation. The judge’s request for more information indicates that he is carefully considering the validity of the motion and its potential impact on the ongoing case. LaPlante’s defense team argues that the evidence collected by law enforcement was obtained through an illegal search and seizure. They … Read more

Proposed Rule Seeks to Bring Clarity and Efficiency to Multi-District Litigation Proceedings

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Washington, D.C. – The Federal Advisory Committee on Civil Rules is seeking public comment on proposed Rule 16.1, which focuses on case management in multidistrict litigation (MDL) proceedings. The proposed rule aims to provide guidance for both parties and transferee courts regarding early case management in MDLs, including leadership appointments, information exchange, and other critical tasks that can impact the efficiency and cost of litigation. Businesses and other interested parties have until February 16, 2024, to submit their comments on the proposed rule. As it currently stands, the proposed rule, drafted with permissive language, does … Read more