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Idaho Supreme Court Upholds Voter ID Laws Amid Lawsuit by Babe Vote and League of Women Voters

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BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho Supreme Court has ruled against two voter advocacy groups, Babe Vote and the League of Women Voters, in their legal challenge of certain voter identification laws in the state. The groups had filed a lawsuit against Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane regarding laws passed in 2023 that imposed restrictions on the use of student IDs for voter registration and as proof of identification at the polls, as well as additional requirements for proving residency to register to vote. They argued that these laws disproportionately affected certain groups of people … Read more

Event Promoter Relevent Sports Drops FIFA as Defendant in Antitrust Lawsuit, Paving the Way for Potential Worldwide Club League Games Outside Home Territories

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NEW YORK CITY – Event promoter Relevent Sports has made the decision to drop FIFA as a defendant in its antitrust lawsuit against FIFA and the U.S. Soccer Federation. The resolution was filed in U.S. District Court in Manhattan on Monday. However, it is important to note that U.S. Soccer remains a defendant in the ongoing case, which has the potential to be taken to the U.S. Supreme Court. The lawsuit centers around the possibility of allowing club teams from around the world to play official league games outside of their home territories. Currently, this … Read more

Former Rugby League Lawyer’s Audacious Poaching Spree Sends Shockwaves Through Financial Industry

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SYDNEY, Australia – Paul Weightman, an Australian businessman with a history of high-profile corporate battles, is making waves once again. After successfully poaching over 20 senior executives from asset manager Barings, Weightman’s audacious move has already sparked litigation. As the founder of Corinthia Global Management, a nascent investment business, Weightman’s controversial tactics have raised eyebrows in the financial world. Before his foray into the investment sector, Weightman made a name for himself as a lawyer in Australian rugby league. His involvement in the “Super League war,” a contentious split in the rugby league initiated by … Read more

Beware of ‘Dodgy’ Firesticks: Experts Warn Illegal Premier League Streamers Risk Giving Bank Details to Criminals

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London, UK – Sports fans in the UK who use ‘dodgy’ firesticks to watch Premier League football for free are being warned of the risk of exposing their bank details to criminals. Legal experts have cautioned that apart from the potential legal consequences, these illegal streaming devices also make users vulnerable to organized crime groups. According to Samuel O’Toole, an intellectual property lawyer, crime gangs across the country offer firestick logon details with unlimited live channels for as little as £40, a far cry from the £100 per month one would have to pay for … Read more