Honor

Former President Trump Challenges Gag Order: Says Jail Would Be a ‘Great Honor’

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New York, NY – Former president Donald Trump has declared that he would consider it a “great honor” to be jailed for violating a gag order in a case about to go to trial. This statement marks an escalation in his attacks against New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan and other court officials. Merchan recently expanded his gag order to include both his own family and the family of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, following Trump’s personal attacks on Merchan’s daughter. In a post on the Truth Social platform, Trump directly challenged Merchan to … Read more

Judge Pauline Newman Celebrates Historic 40th Anniversary on the Federal Circuit with Surprising Honor

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On February 28, 2024, Judge Pauline Newman of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) celebrated her 40th anniversary on the bench. A surprise lunch was organized by her current and former clerks to honor this momentous occasion. The original plan for a small gathering quickly evolved into a larger celebration that left Judge Newman pleasantly surprised and overjoyed. Judge Newman has had a remarkable career that has had a profound impact on the intellectual property (IP) community. She is not only a trailblazer and pioneer but also an inspiration to many. … Read more

Local Lawyer Seeks to Rename Tennyson Middle School in Honor of Late McLennan County Commissioner, Pat Miller

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WACO, Texas – A local lawyer in Waco is leading an initiative to rename Tennyson Middle School in honor of the late McLennan County Commissioner, Pat Miller. Attorney David Schleicher believes that Miller’s three decades of service to the county, along with her ability to unite people, make her an ideal candidate for this recognition. Notably, the current namesake of the school has no connection to the area, making the renaming proposal even more fitting. Schleicher, who had a longstanding friendship with the late commissioner, has personal reasons to support the renaming. Reflecting on his … Read more

Arizona House Rejects Proposal to Honor Justice Sandra Day O’Connor at U.S. Capitol, Following Her Son’s Objection

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PHOENIX, Arizona – A proposal to honor former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor with a statue in the U.S. Capitol has been rejected by the Arizona House. The resolution, put forward by Republican Rep. Matt Gress, failed to pass with a vote of 21-38. The majority of lawmakers who voted against the resolution cited O’Connor’s son, Scott O’Connor, who objected to the proposal on the grounds that his mother is already set to be honored at the nation’s Capitol with statues of O’Connor and former Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Scott O’Connor’s argument proved … Read more