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Colorado Plaintiffs Urge Judge to Reject NCAA Settlement Proposal

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DENVER — In a notable legal challenge against the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), plaintiffs in Colorado are urging a federal judge to reject a proposed settlement agreement, arguing that it falls short of adequately addressing the needs of student-athletes. This plea comes as part of a broader lawsuit accusing the NCAA of inadequately protecting athletes from head injuries across multiple sports. The plaintiffs, comprising former college athletes, contend that the proposed measures do not sufficiently mitigate the risks associated with head trauma nor compensate past players for their injuries. The lawsuits pivot on claims … Read more

Senators Urge Special Counsel Probe into Justice Thomas Over Ethics and Tax Law Violations

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Washington, DC – Senators Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island and Ron Wyden of Oregon have formally requested that Attorney General Merrick Garland appoint a Special Counsel to probe alleged legal breaches by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas involving undisclosed financial gifts and other benefits. Both senators, who hold significant positions in Senate subcommities related to judiciary and finance, expressed that the evidence gathered indicates a deeper investigation is warranted into whether Justice Thomas violated ethics, false statement, and tax laws. In their correspondence to Garland, the senators highlighted the gravity of their request, pointing out … Read more

Legal Advocates Urge U.K. Government to Cease Arms Trade with Israel: A Movement for Change

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LONDON – Lawyers in the United Kingdom are urging the government to halt the sale of arms to Israel amid escalating tensions in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The group, consisting of over 200 legal experts, argues that the U.K.’s arms exports to Israel violate international law and contribute to human rights abuses. The call comes as violence continues to escalate in the region, with numerous casualties reported on both sides. The lawyers assert that the U.K.’s arms sales are morally indefensible and undermine the possibility of a just and lasting peace between Israel and Palestine. According … Read more

Democratic Senators Urge Biden Administration to Reject Israel’s Claims on Restricting Humanitarian Aid and Arms Transfers

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Washington, D.C. – A group of 17 Democratic senators is urging the Biden administration to reject Israel’s claims that it is not violating international law by restricting humanitarian aid. At the center of the growing debate in Washington is whether the United States should suspend arms transfers to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government. The State Department recently received written assurances from Israel that its use of U.S.-supplied weapons during the Gaza war complied with international and U.S. laws, including the provision of sufficient aid. The written assurances were in response to a national security memorandum … Read more