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How the ‘slayer rule’ might play a role in determining who will inherit wealth from Rob Reiner and his wife
How the ‘slayer rule’ might play a role in determining who will inherit wealth from Rob Reiner and his wife The “slayer rule” may play a role in determining who will inherit wealth from Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, as Nick Reiner, their son, has been charged with two counts of first-degree […]
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Trump administration’s immigrant detention policy broadly rejected by federal judges
Trump administration’s immigrant detention policy broadly rejected by federal judges The Trump administration’s immigrant detention policy has been rejected by federal judges in over 350 cases across the US, with 350 challengers prevailing and 160 different judges sitting in about 50 different courts. The policy, which classifies virtually all undocumented immigrants as “applicants for admission” […]
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As a former federal judge, I’m concerned by a year of challenges to the US justice system
As a former federal judge, I’m concerned by a year of challenges to the US justice system The Trump administration has challenged many legal norms and rules, leading to concerns among federal judges about its commitment to the rule of law. The Supreme Court’s shadow docket has seen an unprecedented number of cases coming up, […]
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‘Without prejudice’: What this 2-word legalese means for the dismissed charges against James Comey and Letitia James
‘Without prejudice’: What this 2-word legalese means for the dismissed charges against James Comey and Letitia James Former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James had their indictments dismissed by a federal judge, Cameron McGowan Currie, on November 24, 2025. The dismissals were made “without prejudice,” meaning that the charges can […]
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Just follow orders or obey the law? What US troops told us about refusing illegal commands
Just follow orders or obey the law? What US troops told us about refusing illegal commands US lawmakers, including six Democratic members of Congress, have told US troops that they can refuse illegal orders, sparking a furious response from President Donald Trump. A survey conducted by researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst’s Human Security […]
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Supreme Court soon to hear a religious freedom case that’s united both sides of the church-state divide
Supreme Court soon to hear a religious freedom case that’s united both sides of the church-state divide The US Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on November 10, 2025, in the case Landor v. Louisiana, which involves a Rastafarian inmate’s right to sue for monetary damages after his religious rights were violated by the warden. […]
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House speaker’s refusal to seat Arizona representative is supported by history and law
House speaker’s refusal to seat Arizona representative is supported by history and law House Speaker Mike Johnson’s refusal to seat Arizona Representative Adelita Grijalva until the federal government resumes normal operations has sparked a lawsuit from Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, who claims Johnson is using his power to “strengthen his hand” in the ongoing […]
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Diane Keaton’s $5M pet trust would be over the top if reports prove true – here’s how to ensure your beloved pet is safe after you are gone
Diane Keaton’s $5M pet trust would be over the top if reports prove true – here’s how to ensure your beloved pet is safe after you are gone Diane Keaton’s reported $5 million pet trust for her dog Reggie has sparked debate on how to ensure pets are cared for after their owners pass away. […]
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Washington state settles controversy over child abuse law that tested the limits of ‘priest-penitent’ privilege
Washington state settles controversy over child abuse law that tested the limits of ‘priest-penitent’ privilege Washington state has settled a controversy over its child abuse law that tested the limits of the “priest-penitent” privilege, which protects clergy from revealing information learned during confidential sacred rites. The law, SB 5375, required clergy to report child sexual […]
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James Comey’s lawyers face an uphill battle to prove selective or vindictive prosecution in his high-profile case
James Comey’s lawyers face an uphill battle to prove selective or vindictive prosecution in his high-profile case James Comey’s lawyers face an uphill battle to prove selective or vindictive prosecution in his high-profile case, as they must demonstrate that he was singled out for prosecution for something others have done without being prosecuted. The prosecution […]
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