Legal

Supreme Court Showdown: Donald Trump’s Ballot Battle Raises Doubts Among Legal Scholars

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Washington D.C. – Former President Donald Trump faces potential exclusion from primary ballots in Colorado and Maine for the upcoming 2024 presidential election. The states are invoking the 14th Amendment, which prohibits individuals who have “engaged in insurrection” against the United States from holding public office. Trump, who is also facing criminal indictments for his alleged involvement in attempting to overturn the election, is appealing these rulings. However, despite the presence of a conservative majority in the Supreme Court, some legal scholars suggest that the court may uphold Colorado’s decision. Trump’s lawyer, Alina Habba, expressed … Read more

Legal Battle Over Texas Border Law Likely to Reach Supreme Court, Says Constitutional Law Expert

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A Dallas constitutional law expert predicts that the federal border lawsuit between the Biden administration and the state of Texas will eventually reach the Supreme Court. The lawsuit, filed by the Biden administration, seeks to strike down SB 4, a law set to take effect in March. SB 4 makes it a state crime for undocumented migrants to cross the border between ports of entry, based on existing trespass laws. First-time offenders would face a Class B Misdemeanor charge, which could increase to a Felony for repeat offenses. However, migrants can avoid jail time by … Read more

Legal Battle: Texas Supreme Court Urged to Decide Fate of Challenger in Democratic Party Primary

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HOUSTON, Texas – A unique legal issue has arisen in the race for Place 9 justice at the First District Court of Appeals in Texas. The incumbent justice has appealed to the Texas Supreme Court, seeking a resolution on whether a challenger can continue to be included on the Democratic Party primary ballot. This issue stems from the enactment of H.B. 2384 by the Texas Legislature in 2023. The bill aimed to establish a set of criteria that would publicly display the professional qualifications of individuals seeking elected office as district court judges or appellate … Read more

The Secrets Behind the Lucrative Mass Tort Playbook: How Attorneys Profit by Exploiting the Legal System

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COLUMBIA, SC – With football playoffs on the horizon, the focus naturally turns to teams’ playbooks. However, there’s another kind of playbook at play in the legal field, allowing attorneys to secure massive settlements in profit-driven mass tort litigations. These cases, which often target major corporations, have seen exponential growth, raising concerns about their impact on the economy. Mass tort litigations involve consolidating a large number of personal injury claims against a single defendant. It’s common for these cases to settle out of court due to the sheer volume of claimants attracted by aggressive advertising … Read more