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Chicago Braces for Heightened DNC Protests Amid Test of New Bail Reform Law

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Chicago, IL — As the Democratic National Convention gears up in Chicago, the city braces for a series of protests that are expected to test Illinois’ recently implemented no-cash-bail law. Anti-Israel demonstrators are projected to significantly mark their presence, raising concerns about potential mass arrests at a time when the Pretrial Fairness Act (PFA) has restructured the state’s bail system. Enacted last year, the PFA abolished cash bail, a reform hailed by advocates as a crucial step towards addressing income-based disparities in the judicial system. Critics argue that poorer defendants historically struggled more than their … Read more

Test Your Time-Telling Skills in the Exciting 2024 Tiny Games Challenge!

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Los Angeles, Calif. — Puzzle and strategy game enthusiasts have another opportunity to showcase their skills as the 2024 Tiny Games Contest entices participants to measure their temporal precision with the theme “Are You a Good Judge of Time?” The competition, hosted annually, challenges developers to create diminutive games that are ingeniously designed, emphasizing clever gameplay mechanics within very restricted digital space requirements. This year’s theme invites game developers to delve into the concept of time, a universal and pivotal element in game design that affects how players interact with game mechanics. From racing against … Read more

Landmark Tenant Protection Law Faces Supreme Test in Washington State Eviction Case

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OLYMPIA, Wash. — In a crucial case that could reshape the handling of eviction procedures in Washington state, tenant rights are being vigorously defended after a 2021 law aimed at protecting renters is put to the test. This new legislation, which prohibits eviction settlement agreements that require tenants to waive inherent protections, is now under scrutiny as the case heads toward the state Supreme Court. The legislation, established with bipartisan support, ensures that renters retain rights such as mediation in disputes, repayment plans, and sufficient notice before eviction. These provisions are central to controversy stirred … Read more

Lawyer Falls Victim to Scamsters: Stripped for ‘Narcotics Test’ and Blackmailed for Lakhs

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Bengaluru, India – Scamsters targeted a lawyer in Bengaluru, not only defrauding her of over 14 lakh (Indian currency) but also coercing her to strip on video for a “narcotics test” as a means of blackmail. The perpetrators then demanded an additional 10 lakh from her, prompting her to report the incident to the police. The lawyer’s harrowing ordeal began when she received a call from someone claiming to be from FedEx, stating that a parcel in her name had been returned. The scammers alleged that the parcel, sent from Mumbai to Thailand, contained illegal … Read more