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Future Legal Minds Confront Constitutional Legacy in Engaging Seminar with Federal Judges

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Dallas, Texas—As the semester drew to a close at Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law, a federal judge posed a thought-provoking question to a group of law students. “What can you do to keep the republic?” he asked, prompting a deep discussion among future legal professionals. The course, titled “Originalism & the Origins of the Federal Constitution,” examines the intentions of the Founding Fathers during the drafting of this pivotal document. U.S. District Judges Brantley Starr and Mark Pittman lead the class, which engages students in exploring foundational legal principles and their relevance to … Read more

Italy Enacts Legislation Prohibiting Citizens from Engaging in Surrogacy Services Abroad

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Rome, Italy – Italy has implemented a new regulation that prohibits its citizens from engaging in surrogacy arrangements outside its borders, highlighting the nation’s stringent stance on reproductive matters. The Italian Parliament ratified the law following increased scrutiny and debate over the ethical and legal implications of surrogacy. The law, which was approved last Thursday, extends the existing prohibition of commercial surrogacy within Italy to include international arrangements. Under the new legislation, any Italian citizen found to be using a surrogate from another country could face severe penalties, including hefty fines and up to three … Read more

Indiana University Kokomo Brings Engaging Expert Presentations to Community in Third Year of Six Mondays Program

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KOKOMO, Ind. – Community members in Kokomo will have the opportunity to engage in informative discussions on a variety of topics, including artificial intelligence, concealed carry laws, and social media use among teenagers. The Six Mondays program, organized by Indiana University Kokomo, the First Friends of Kokomo church, and Howard County Community Supervision, is set to return for its third year. The program aims to bring together experts to share their knowledge and insights with the community. The first presentation of the series, titled “The Use of Multiple Social Media Accounts by Teenagers: How Friend … Read more

Former El Paso Business Owner Faces Trial for Allegedly Engaging in Sexual Contact with a Minor

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EL PASO, Texas – The trial for a former El Paso business owner charged with indecency with a child is set to begin on Friday. David Villalobos, 60, was arrested in 2020 after a 15-month-long investigation by the El Paso Police Department. He allegedly engaged in sexual contact with a 12-year-old girl. Villalobos, who was the owner of Villalobos Pest Control until 2017, will face trial at the 409th District Court with Judge Sam Medrano presiding. The case against Villalobos stems from a series of incidents that occurred in 2020. The El Paso Police Department … Read more