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Battle for Ohio Supreme Court Heats Up as Democrats Seek to Flip Majority

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Columbus, Ohio – The Ohio Supreme Court is once again at the center of a pivotal year as the interpretation of a new abortion rights constitutional amendment hangs in the balance. With three seats up for election this year, Democrats see an opportunity to flip the 4-3 court that has been dominated by Republicans for nearly four decades. In the upcoming primary on March 19, Democrats will choose a nominee to challenge Republican Dan Hawkins in the general election. Incumbent Justices Michael Donnelly and Melody Stewart are seeking re-election, while an open seat will also … Read more

Majority of Japanese Surveyed Support Stricter Political Funds Control Laws Amid Fundraising Scandal, Express Dissatisfaction with PM’s Handling of Earthquake-Aftermath: Kyodo News

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Tokyo, Japan – An overwhelming majority of 86.6% of respondents in a recent survey conducted by Kyodo News is calling for stronger regulations on political funds in Japan. The survey comes amidst a fundraising scandal that has enmeshed the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. These findings highlight the widespread dissatisfaction with current controls governing political finances, as well as the urgent need for reforms in the country. Moreover, the survey also revealed that 61.6% of the respondents expressed dissatisfaction with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s handling of the aftermath of a magnitude-7.6 earthquake that struck the Noto … Read more

Overwhelming Majority of Japanese Citizens Demand Stricter Political Funds Control as Ruling Party Faces Fundraising Scandal

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Tokyo, Japan – A recent survey conducted by Kyodo News reveals that a vast majority of respondents, 86.6 percent to be precise, support the implementation of stricter laws regarding political funds control in Japan. This comes in the midst of a fundraising scandal that has embroiled the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). Furthermore, the survey shows that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s handling of a recent magnitude-7.6 earthquake on the Noto Peninsula did not fare well with the public, as 61.6 percent expressed dissatisfaction. The survey, carried out via telephone and initiated on Saturday, also … Read more

Women Achieve Historic Milestone as Majority of Law Firm Associates – Law.com

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Women have achieved a significant milestone in the legal profession. According to a report by the National Association for Law Placement (NALP), women now make up more than half of associates at law firms. This marks the first time in history that women hold the majority in this position. The report shows that in 2023, 50.3% of associates in private practice were women, reflecting a dramatic increase from previous years. The NALP began gathering data on this issue in 1991, when only 38% of associates in private practice were women. However, this number has been … Read more