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South Dakota City Council Called Out for Voting in Secret, Defying Open Meeting Laws

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Watertown, SD — Local governance and transparency are under scrutiny in Watertown as allegations surface regarding the City Council’s practices of casting votes behind closed doors, raising concerns about the violation of open meeting laws. This issue isn’t isolated but reflective of a broader pattern observed in various municipal governments, where decisions meant to be public are made in private, escaping the eyes of the citizenry. In a notable case, the South Dakota Citizens for Liberty initiated legal action against the Rapid City Area School District (RCAS) in November 2021, citing breaches of mandated transparency. … Read more

Call for Transparency: Harold Hongju Koh Urges Congressional Action Against ‘Secret Law’ Amid National Security Concerns

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Washington, D.C. – In his latest book, “The National Security Constitution for the 21st Century,” Professor Harold Hongju Koh advocates for a significant shift in legislative oversight to strengthen transparency on secret law. His recommendations come at a time when the stakes for maintaining the rule of law across government operations have rarely been higher, underscoring the urgency of reform. Secret law often remains hidden owing to national security concerns, encompassing undisclosed legal opinions by the Department of Justice, classified presidential directives, and unreleased court decisions. This concealed body of law poses challenges to democratic … Read more

Fuel Feud Finale? Kobre & Kim Seeks $1.2 Billion in Damages, Higher Interest Against Philips 66 for Trade Secret Misuse

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OAKLAND, Calif. — A recent court proceedings have escalated as Kobre & Kim LLP, a law firm representing Propel Fuels, filed a motion in the Alameda County Superior Court to enhance a jury verdict against energy company Phillips 66. The law firm is seeking to increase the damages awarded to Propel Fuels to $1.2 billion and is asking for the application of a 10% interest rate on post-judgment amounts. The legal dispute centers on allegations that Phillips 66 misused proprietary information from Propel Fuels, a company that specializes in renewable fuels. Two months prior, a … Read more

Uncovering the Secret: Next Door Neighbor Revealed as Notorious Manson Family Attorney

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Los Angeles, CA — Strangeness often lurks just a door away, as illustrated by the peculiar narrative of Irving Kanarek, a former attorney for Charles Manson, nestled unsuspectingly in a serene suburban neighborhood. Known for his representation of one of the most infamous criminals in American history, Kanarek’s legacy intertwines legalese with sheer outlandishness. Irving Kanarek, who catapulted into the limelight during the sensational Manson trial in the late 1960s, lived a relatively obscure life post-trial. His career, marked by defensive bravado in court, spanned beyond Manson, including other high-profile criminal defense cases. Kanarek was … Read more