Law

Google Threatens to Cut Off News Links in New Zealand Over Proposed Payment Law

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Wellington, New Zealand – Google has threatened to withdraw its support and sever links to New Zealand news content on its platforms if the country moves forward with legislation requiring tech companies to compensate media outlets for using their articles. This declaration comes after similar tactics were employed in other countries that have enacted comparable laws. The contentious issue rose to prominence following New Zealand’s government announcement in July that it intended to pass a bill mandating tech platforms to negotiate revenue-sharing deals with news publishers. Initially opposed by the center-right National Party government in … Read more

Morro Bay Man Convicted for Felony Threats in Case That Could Trigger California’s Three Strikes Law

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San Luis Obispo, CA – A jury found a Morro Bay man guilty of making criminal threats, resulting in a conviction that could potentially send him to state prison for up to three years. The decision was reached this week after the accused, Eric Douglas Zentzis, was tried for threats he made against a former girlfriend over the New Year period. Prosecutors in the case argued that between December 31, 2023, and January 6, 2024, Zentzis, 45, left more than 50 voicemails laced with threats and bombarded the victim with numerous text messages that made … Read more

Yale Law Alumni Unite to Support Haitian Community in Springfield with Fundraising Initiative

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Springfield, OH – A group of Yale Law School alumni has initiated a fundraising campaign to support the Haitian community in Springfield, spotlighting the enduring bonds between former classmates and their commitment to social justice. The campaign, driven by former peers of U.S. Senator JD Vance, aims to channel funds into educational and health care resources for one of Springfield’s most underserved populations. Vance, a notable Republican figure and a 2022 election candidate, has often credited his experiences and education at Yale for shaping his political and personal philosophy. However, it’s the broader community and … Read more

Colorado Law Professor Wins Prestigious Milstein Award for Groundbreaking Book on American Governance

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Boulder, CO – The University of Colorado Law School announced that Professor Pierre Schlag has received the prestigious 2024 Jules Milstein Scholarship Award. Schlag’s notable work, “Twilight of the American State,” critically examines the complexities of governance in the U.S., moving beyond traditional notions of liberal democracy. Published by the University of Michigan Press, Schlag’s book delves deep into an analysis of the American state, proposing that its legal and governmental operations extend far beyond the confines of liberal democracy. He explores the deeper bureaucratic mechanics and the growing influence of neoliberalist practices within public … Read more