Delaware Supreme Court Reinstates Permanent Absentee and Early Voting, ACLU Pushes for Constitutional Support

Dover, Delaware — The Delaware Supreme Court recently resurrected both permanent absentee voting and early voting on account of a narrowly focused legal aspect, leaving broader constitutional questions about these electoral processes unanswered. Though the court did not delve into whether the laws align with Delaware’s constitution, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Delaware views the reinstatement of these voting options as a win for voter accessibility in the upcoming elections. Andrew Bernstein, ACLU of Delaware’s Cozen Voting Rights Fellow, expressed mixed feelings about the court’s oversight. “While it’s disheartening that the court sidestepped … Read more

Woman Files Lawsuit Claiming Permanent Cardiac Injuries after Drinking Panera’s Caffeinated Lemonade, Joins Previous Lawsuits against the Chain

NOVATO, California – Panera Bread is facing a new lawsuit after a woman claimed to have suffered “permanent cardiac injuries” from drinking its highly caffeinated Charged Lemonade. This comes after the families of two people filed lawsuits last year, alleging that their relatives died shortly after drinking the beverage. The latest lawsuit was filed by Lauren Skerritt, a 28-year-old occupational therapist and competitive athlete from Rhode Island. Skerritt says she consumed two-and-a-half cups of the lemonade in April 2023 and experienced palpitations that led her to seek emergency medical attention. She was subsequently diagnosed with … Read more

Disbarment Imposed: Lawyer Representing Golden Dawn Faces Permanent Removal for Nazi Salutes

ATHENS, Greece – Konstantinos Plevris, the lawyer who represented former MEP Yiannis Lagos of the disbanded Golden Dawn party, has been permanently disbarred from the Athens Bar Association. The decision was made by the Secondary Disciplinary Council, led by Supreme Court President Ioanna Klapa-Christodoulea. Plevris faced the consequences of his actions during the appeal by convicted members of Golden Dawn in October 2022, where he was seen making Nazi salutes. Following this incident, the Primary Disciplinary Council of the Athens Bar initially upheld his dismissal in March 2023. It is worth noting that Plevris is … Read more