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Why is the Chinese government dictating who speaks at a religious event in Texas?

Public domain Members of a Chinese military honor guard march during a welcome ceremony for Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Marine Gen. Peter Pace at the Ministry of Defense in Beijing, China, i...

2026-09-01

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Judge upholds $6.6M verdict over LAPD detention of Los Angeles veteran

A federal judge largely upheld a $6.6 million jury verdict against Los Angeles and two LAPD officers after a veteran was detained following a VA crisis hotline call.

2026-09-01

Above the Law 7/10 ?

The Star Witness Swore He Saw It In The Moonlight — Big Mistake

The case was won with the help of an almanac.The postThe Star Witness Swore He Saw It In The Moonlight — Big Mistakeappeared first onAbove the Law.

2026-09-01

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Washington Post Discovers Illegal Immigrants Don’t Need Criminal Records for Deportation

“There is pressure on ICE to arrest more people and that leads them to stop trying to go after the worst of the worst and arrest the person who is easiest to locate on any given day.” The Washington P...

2026-09-01

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Fifth Circuit might inject new life into Texas’ Covid-19 vaccine lawsuit

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is seeking to revive his lawsuit claiming Pfizer lied to the public about the efficacy of its Covid-19 vaccine — and Fifth Circuit judges' jurisdictional concerns cou...

2026-09-01

Above the Law 7/10 ?

The White House Is In Its Whorehouse Era

The former Trump White House lawyer went on CNN to mourn the aesthetic direction of the People's House.The postThe White House Is In Its Whorehouse Eraappeared first onAbove the Law.

2026-09-01

legalinsurrection.com 7/10 ?

Birth Tourism Hearing: Doctor Behind ‘Have My Baby in Miami’ Invokes Fifth Amendment

The doctor has boasted about helping over 2,000 foreigners give birth to their children in America to gain citizenship. The Oversight Committee’s Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Expo...

2026-09-01

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The universe is making fewer stars, but it isn’t running out of fuel

Star formation has plunged, but the universe still has plenty of neutral hydrogen.

2026-09-01

Above the Law 7/10 ?

Wall Street Banks Demand Law Firms Slash Rates And Just Trust AI… No Way This Could Backfire!

Banks want more AI legal work. It's all fun and games until they come asking for a bailout.The postWall Street Banks Demand Law Firms Slash Rates And Just Trust AI… No Way This Could Backfire!appeared...

2026-09-01

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ASU professor takes DEI fight to Arizona Supreme Court

The university's governing body, the Arizona Board of Regents, says professor Owen Anderson lacks legal standing to challenge an agency’s compliance with the statute.

2026-09-01

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TikTok’s US entity faces class action over AI homework helper

Users say TikTok's artificial intelligence-based learning platform Gauth transmits their queries and personal data to Google for advertising purposes.

2026-09-01

Above the Law 7/10 ?

Welcome To The Legal Tech Polycule — ILTACON 2026

ILTACON was all about vendors partnering up in new and exciting ways.The postWelcome To The Legal Tech Polycule — ILTACON 2026appeared first onAbove the Law.

2026-09-01

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DC Circuit rules soldier’s desertion court martial was wrongfully revoked

Robert Bergdahl was dishonorably discharged after leaving his unit in Afghanistan in 2009, but was immediately captured and held hostage by the Taliban for five years before a 2014 prisoner swap.

2026-09-01

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Tropical Storm Edouard nears landfall

Tropical Storm Edouard was creeping toward landfall near Sabine Pass, Texas, as of Tuesday early afternoon, with the chance for strengthening over the Gulf before landfall running out.

2026-09-01

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Virginia governor beefs with Trump over meat subsidy scheme

Democrat Abigail Spanberger met with farmers and industry members to raise the alarm about the president's beef import scheme and discuss other issues farmers face.

2026-09-01

Above the Law 7/10 ?

Biglaw Firm’s Coaching Program Supports Lawyers Returning From Parental Leave

Mentorship, resources, and work-life balance support await lawyers returning from leave.The postBiglaw Firm’s Coaching Program Supports Lawyers Returning From Parental Leaveappeared first onAbove the ...

2026-09-01

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Congress dodges shutdown with budget patch through midterms

The House overwhelmingly passed a continuing resolution to keep government funding online through mid-December, avoiding the threat of a politically damaging shutdown fight before the midterm election...

2026-09-01

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Feds fight to detain man convicted, then acquitted of killing Jam Master Jay

In granting Karl Jordan Jr. bail, a federal judge said his nearly six-year detention had "blunted" the danger associated with his drug trafficking charges.

2026-09-01

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Nearly 25 years after the attacks, Supreme Court asked to bring closure to 9/11 case

As prosecutors continue to face setbacks in the long-running Sept. 11 death penalty case, the justices were asked to revive plea agreements derailed by the former defense secretary.

2026-09-01

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Texas asks Fifth Circuit to force J&J to pay for Tylenol court shuffle

The state claims a last-minute removal to federal court was a stall tactic, while Johnson & Johnson says it had a fair shot under Supreme Court precedent.

2026-09-01