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New York, N.Y. – Legal professionals looking to enhance their knowledge and stay updated on critical insights can now join Law.com for comprehensive resources. By signing up, members gain unlimited access to a wealth of legal information that can aid in sound decision-making. New subscribers can take advantage of various benefits, including one free article every 30 days from the extensive ALM subscription network. This offers an excellent opportunity to explore different publications without any upfront investment. In addition, members can access several other complimentary ALM publications, further enriching their understanding of the legal landscape. … Read more

President Trump Inaugurates White House’s DOGE Initiative Amidst Immediate Legal Battles Over Transparency and Membership

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WASHINGTON — In a major shift within the White House, President Donald Trump has established a new Department of Government Efficiency, an initiative aimed at enhancing federal operations across various agencies. The move, made official through an executive order signed on a recent Monday, reconfigures the U.S. Digital Service into a newly dubbed “United States DOGE Service.” This strategic pivot reflects Trump’s broader agenda to streamline government functions by leveraging technology and innovative management. Originally launched by the Obama administration in 2013 following the HealthCare.gov mishaps, the U.S. Digital Service has now been tasked with … Read more

Court Rules Lawyer’s Mandatory Bar Membership Violates First Amendment Rights Amid Political Controversy

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SAN FRANCISCO — A recent decision by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has significant implications for mandatory professional memberships, particularly for lawyers in the Oregon State Bar. The court found the bar’s required membership infringes on lawyers’ freedom of association, particularly taking issue with the group’s publication that seemed to express collective agreement with political statements. The controversy began with the April 2018 issue of the Oregon State Bar’s Bulletin magazine, which featured statements condemning former President Donald Trump and appeared to align all bar members with those views. This action led to … Read more

LDS Church Seeks Dismissal of Tithing Lawsuit, Claiming Plaintiffs Do Not Represent Entire Membership

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Salt Lake City, Utah — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) is actively seeking to dismiss a lawsuit regarding its tithing practices, asserting that the plaintiffs involved do not accurately represent the entirety of its membership. The lawsuit, which questions the transparency and use of tithed funds, has stirred up significant discussion about the financial operations of one of the world’s most financially opaque religious organizations. The plaintiffs in the case have raised concerns over how the LDS Church reports and utilizes the substantial tithing income it receives from its members. Tithing, … Read more