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Historic Appeal: UK’s First Openly Transgender Judge Fights Supreme Court Ruling at European Court of Human Rights

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Strasbourg, France — Dr. Victoria McCloud, recognized as the first openly transgender judge in the UK, has appealed to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) following a controversial ruling by the UK Supreme Court. The Supreme Court defined the terms “woman” and “sex” under the Equality Act 2010 strictly by biological criteria, effectively excluding transgender women who hold Gender Recognition Certificates. The appeal, brought forth by the Trans Legal Clinic in collaboration with W-Legal, references Article 6(1) of the European Convention on Human Rights. McCloud argues that her exclusion from the case violates her … Read more

Texas Schools Embrace Major Overhaul for 2025-26: Cell Phone Bans, Religious Displays, and Historic Teacher Pay Raises

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Longview, Texas — As the 2025-26 school year commences, educators in Longview and across Texas are adjusting to significant changes that include teacher pay raises, cell phone restrictions, and new legislation regarding prayer and religious displays in schools. A recent state law prohibits students from using cell phones during school hours, prompting districts in Longview, Pine Tree, and Spring Hill to enforce policies that require students to store their devices in backpacks from the beginning of the school day. Representative Caroline Fairly, who authored House Bill 1481, aimed to create a distraction-free environment for students. … Read more

California Jury Hands Down Historic $604.9 Million Trade Secret Verdict Against Phillips 66 for Misappropriation

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A California jury has ordered Phillips 66 Company to pay nearly $605 million in damages for misusing trade secrets belonging to Propel Fuels, Inc. The ruling, delivered on October 16, 2024, held Phillips 66 liable after concluding that it had willfully misappropriated proprietary information during acquisition negotiations with Propel, a company specializing in low-carbon fuels. The legal battle began in 2017 when Propel and Phillips 66 entered discussions to potentially merge or collaborate on Propel’s innovative renewable gasoline and diesel technologies. Propel shared sensitive data under a non-disclosure agreement to facilitate these talks. However, the … Read more

Historic Victory: 19th Amendment Ratified, Securing Women’s Right to Vote in the U.S.

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — On August 18, 1920, a historic milestone was achieved with the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution, a pivotal moment in the struggle for women’s rights. This amendment, which guarantees American women the right to vote, marked the culmination of decades of activism and advocacy. The journey towards this significant achievement began with efforts that gained traction in the mid-19th century, driven by suffragists who campaigned tirelessly for gender equality. Although Congress passed the amendment on June 4, 1919, it needed ratification from three-fourths of the states … Read more