Law

South Carolina Law Enforcement Warns Against ‘Ballot Selfies’ in Upcoming Election

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Laurens County, South Carolina – As voters prepare for the General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 5, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) issued a reminder that capturing images within the voting booth, especially of the ballot, is strictly prohibited. This refers to what many call a “ballot selfie.” Local law enforcement officials are actively raising awareness about the legal repercussions that might follow if these regulations are ignored. SLED has clarified that photographs of a marked ballot or taking any photographic device into the election booth can lead to legal consequences. These actions contravene … Read more

Tech Giants Challenge California’s Child Safety Law, Citing Free Speech Concerns

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SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — In a significant legal challenge, NetChoice, a technology trade organization that counts industry giants like Meta, Google, and X among its members, has intensified its fight against certain aspects of California’s new online safety law aimed at protecting children. The group lodged an amended complaint on Friday, seeking a halt to the enforcement of the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act, arguing that it infringes on First Amendment rights. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, targets provisions of the legislation that restrict how the … Read more

Elon University Expands Academic Horizons with New Flex Law Program in Charlotte, Surpassing Enrollment Expectations

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Charlotte, NC – This fall marks a significant development for Elon University as it debuts a new program on its recently established Charlotte campus, aimed at catering to the educational needs of working professionals. The new Flex Law Flex Program, designed for part-time learners, has already seen enrollment exceed initial expectations. Vice Dean of Elon Law, Alan Woodleif, expressed satisfaction with the early success of the program, noting that the inaugural class comprised 36 students, surpassing their target of 35. “We project steady growth, with class sizes expected to range between 35 and 40 for … Read more

Australian Senator Found in Violation of Race Law for Telling Colleague to “Go Back to Pakistan”

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In a landmark ruling in Sydney, Australia, a judge found that Senator Sam McMahon racially discriminated against her parliamentary colleague, Senator Mehreen Faruqi, by suggesting she “go back to Pakistan.” This decision marks a significant recognition and enforcement of the country’s racial discrimination laws within its political landscape. The legal challenge stemmed from comments made during a heated exchange in the Senate, where McMahon directed the racially charged remark towards Faruqi, who is of Pakistani descent but an Australian citizen. The judge concluded that such remarks violated Australia’s Racial Discrimination Act, which aims to promote … Read more