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New Laws Take Effect Sunday, Offering Maryland Child Sex Abuse Victims a Fairer Chance for Justice

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ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The arrival of October brings significant changes to Maryland’s legal landscape for survivors of child sexual abuse. A new state law enacted this month provides victims with an extended window to file lawsuits, marking a pivotal shift in their access to justice. Under this legislation, individuals previously prohibited from taking legal action due to criminal statutes of limitations will now have until the end of 2023 to bring their cases forward. This revised timeline applies retroactively, enabling survivors to reclaim their voices and seek accountability from their perpetrators, regardless of when the … Read more

North Dakota’s Century-Old Sunday Activity Laws Revolutionized: From Silent Films to Shopping Sprees

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Fargo, N.D. — A century-old slice of North Dakota’s legislative history reveals the intriguing evolution of the state’s blue laws, regulations that once restricted commercial activities on Sundays. Originally introduced as SB 294, the bill — designed to ease these restrictions — faced initial resistance before becoming law under Governor Lynn Frazier in 1917. Initially, SB 294 proposed to allow various leisure activities on Sundays, such as visiting bathing beaches, enjoying Chautauqua assemblies, and engaging in boating and swimming. While the Senate approved, the House of Representatives narrowly rejected the bill, sending it back for … Read more

Sunday Spotlight: An In-depth Chat with Russell County’s Probate Judge Belinda Strickland

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Phenix City, Alabama – In the heart of Russell County, Probate Judge Belinda Strickland is making strides with forward-thinking initiatives aimed at enhancing the administrative services at her office for the community’s benefit. Appointed amid the complexities of the COVID-19 era, Strickland has been a beacon of innovative reform against a backdrop of unprecedented judicial challenges. The office of the probate judge, traditionally involved with wills, estates, and guardianships, has under Judge Strickland’s tenure, embraced technology to streamline processes and improve accessibility for constituents. One of her notable introductions was the implementation of an online … Read more

Supreme Court Approves TikTok Restriction Law Effective Sunday

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In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has confirmed the enforcement of a new regulation that mandates either the sale or the complete shutdown of TikTok operations in the United States by this Sunday. The ruling arrives amid escalating concerns regarding data privacy and cybersecurity issues associated with the popular social media platform, which is owned by the Chinese company ByteDance. The regulation aims to mitigate risks that are believed to stem from the potential misuse of user data by foreign entities. American officials have expressed apprehension that personal information collected by the app could … Read more