Protecting

Federal Judge Blocks Florida Law, Protecting Transgender Teacher’s Pronouns in the Classroom

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A federal judge in Tallahassee has issued a preliminary injunction blocking Florida from enforcing a law that requires a transgender teacher to use pronouns that align with her sex assigned at birth. The judge ruled that the law violated the teacher’s First Amendment rights. The 2023 law restricts the use of personal pronouns and titles by educators in schools. Violations of the law can result in teachers losing their certifications and hefty financial penalties for school districts. The law is one of several measures supported by the Republican-controlled Legislature and Governor Ron … Read more

Trump’s Lawyer Argues that Charges in Fulton County Case Should be Dismissed for Protecting Political Speech under the First Amendment

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ATLANTA, GA – Former President Donald Trump’s lawyer argued on Thursday that the charges against him in the Fulton County election interference case should be dismissed. According to his lawyer, Trump cannot be criminally charged for political speech protected under the First Amendment. Trump’s lead attorney, Steve Sadow, emphasized that all the allegations against the former president involved expressive conduct or speech, which he believes fall within the realm of political discourse. The arguments were presented before Fulton Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee, marking a return to the extensive racketeering case against Trump and 14 … Read more

Federal Judge Blocks National Labor Relations Board’s Expansion of Joint Employment Definition, Protecting Franchisor-Franchisee Relationships

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Houston, Texas – A federal judge in Texas has temporarily blocked the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) from implementing a new rule that would expand the definition of joint employment. The ruling comes one day before the rule was set to take effect. The regulation, which aimed to increase franchisors’ responsibility for labor violations committed by their franchisees and require both entities to negotiate with employee unions, was challenged in court by a coalition of business groups including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the International Franchise Association, the Restaurant Law Center, and the Texas Restaurant … Read more

South Korea Takes the Lead in Protecting Undersea Cables: Urgent Need for International Regulation

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SEOUL, South Korea – As threats to undersea cables continue to mount, global leaders are being urged to take action to protect this vital infrastructure. South Korea, known for its expertise in the fiber optic cable industry, is well-positioned to lead the way in creating regulations to safeguard undersea cables, which carry over 99 percent of the world’s internet communications. The urgency of the situation became clear when the Houthis, a rebel group in Yemen, posted a plan to attack undersea cables connecting Europe and Asia in the Red Sea. While some question their capability, … Read more