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Pierce County Wraps Up Groundbreaking $100-a-Day Jury Pay Pilot, Eyes Long-Term Changes

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Tacoma, WA – Pierce County Superior Court recently concluded a significant pilot program that increased jury compensation to $100 per day from the standard $10 in an effort to evaluate whether higher pay could diversify jury pools and lessen barriers to jury service. The pilot, which began on October 14 of the previous year, is set to complete its final phase by mid-May after the last trials commence the week of April 14. The pilot program, backed by over $1.5 million in funding from the Washington State Legislature and support from the Washington State Supreme … Read more

Elon Musk’s Former Lawyer John Bash Eyes Texas Attorney General Spot Amid Ken Paxton’s Senate Run

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AUSTIN, Texas — John Bash, a former U.S. Attorney and attorney for Elon Musk, has officially announced his candidacy for the Texas Attorney General position, currently held by Ken Paxton, who has announced his own bid for a U.S. Senate seat. Bash, whose legal career includes a role as a federal prosecutor for the Western District of Texas until his resignation in 2020, is no stranger to headline-making cases. Notably, he served as a special assistant to President Donald Trump during his first term and recently represented Elon Musk in a defamation suit filed by … Read more

Kim Kardashian Powers Through MPRE, Eyes Full-Time Attorney Career Amid Push for Criminal Justice Reform

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Los Angeles, CA — Kim Kardashian, the SKIMS founder and television superstar, is on the verge of achieving one of her major life goals – becoming a lawyer. Amidst reports of impending legal tensions with her ex, Kanye West, Kardashian recently took the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam (MPRE) in Los Angeles on March 27. This exam is a prerequisite for the bar exam in California, where a passing score is essential for anyone aiming to practice law. Kardashian began her pursuit of a legal career in 2019, inspired to follow the footsteps of her late … Read more

Hawaii Eyes Major Reforms to Medical Marijuana Program, Targets Unregulated CBD Sales

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Honolulu, Hawaii – Lawmakers in Hawaii are planning significant reforms for the state’s medical marijuana program and are focusing on regulating illicit cannabidiol (CBD) outlets more strictly. The initiative, steered by State Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole and Health chair Joy San Buenaventura, aims to simplify legal access to medical cannabis while cracking down on unauthorized sellers. The proposed changes mark a shift from previous legislative efforts to legalize recreational marijuana, redirecting attention to enhancing the existing medical framework. Keohokalole emphasized the necessity to guide patients towards legal sources for their medical needs instead of relying on … Read more