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An ancient law requires bales of hay under bridges with reduced height to warn mariners, a requirement now visible at the East India Dock Road bridge.

A social worker successfully challenges a ruling regarding his compensation claim after being Tasered by police, deemed unreasonable by the Court of Appeal.

Jianing Zhao's experience in law and theater shapes her production, offering a comedic and insightful commentary on startup culture and representation.

The excitement to be with a partner is crucial; when it's lost, the relationship is likely over.

Rieke sentenced to four years for Rebellin's death; faced past offenses including hit-and-run and DUI.

The UC coalition is suing for the right to hire undocumented students after a vetoed bill, asserting UC's authority as a state employer.

Kickbacks and unearned fees are prohibited in real estate settlement services, with limited exemptions for cooperative arrangements among real estate agents and brokers.

eBay was not held liable for user-sold harmful products, thanks to Section 230 protections.

Mayor Eric Adams will be defended by renowned trial lawyer Alex Spiro at his upcoming arraignment.

The DIFC represents a transformative model for law and commerce, characterized by its unique governance and business-friendly regulations.

Reform UK's claims about returning intercepted migrants to France lack legal basis and violate international law.

Judges questioned the legality and implications of political prediction markets in a tense hearing involving the CFTC and Kalshi.

Lori B. Duff highlights the integration of law and creativity in her journey as an author and lawyer.

Duane Morris is defending against discrimination allegations while trying to shift the lawsuit venue for a strategic advantage.

Loss of beloved pets can be met with grace and love, highlighting the bond between animals and their caregivers.

Tom Girardi was convicted of embezzling tens of millions from clients, highlighting the devastation of betraying those he vowed to help.

San Francisco City Attorney intends to shut down AI undressing sites due to serious legal violations and significant harm to victims.

Taiwanese workers in mainland China safe if they comply with the law.

The brutal murder of a man over a sham marriage scam led to convictions of murder, false imprisonment, and perverting the course of justice.

Nicholas Gonzalez found his passion for law through his love for acting.

President Biden denies breaking the law and willfully retaining classified materials.

Biden confuses presidents of Mexico and Egypt, raising concerns about his mental acuity.

The article discusses a law in the city regarding migrants, asylum seekers, and undocumented individuals.

The author raises the question of how to undo a law that one disagrees with.

Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Khan have been sentenced to seven years in prison for violating the law with their 2018 marriage.

This ruling is the third adverse ruling against Imran Khan this week and comes ahead of national elections on Thursday that he is barred from contesting.

The Russian government is cracking down on the country's antiwar diaspora living abroad by passing laws that allow for the seizure of their property.

Russian rock group members in Bangkok faced deportation to Russia and were detained in poor conditions, reflecting the Kremlin's efforts to suppress dissent.

France's Constitutional Council has struck down many measures in the country's tough new immigration law.

The ruling may paradoxically give President Macron some relief.

Ohio's Republican Governor Mike DeWine defends trans candidates disqualified from running for state office due to a little-known law requiring them to list their former name.

DeWine believes changes need to be made to ensure transgender candidates aren't disqualified and that the law should not disqualify candidates who are unaware of it.

Ministers need to update the law to acknowledge that computers are fallible to prevent future scandals like the Horizon scandal.

The current legal presumption that computers are reliable reverses the burden of proof normally applied in criminal cases.

The importance of recognizing the diversity of perspectives within the Black community

The dual role of the law as an instrument of oppression and of change

Gov. Kathy Hochul signed nearly 900 bills in 2023 that touch every aspect of New Yorkers' lives.

Some of the most consequential laws taking effect in 2024 include an increase in minimum wage and the establishment of a bill of rights for LGBTQ+ residents.

A federal judge in Iowa has temporarily blocked a law banning books describing sex acts from public school libraries

The judge argued that the law imposed a puritanical orthodoxy and did not target books in a reasonable way

The presidents of Harvard, MIT, and UPenn faced congressional questioning about antisemitism on their campuses.

Censorship has put these presidents in a predicament and will not help them escape.

A Texas judge granted a request to allow an abortion despite the state's strict bans in the case of a pregnant woman whose fetus was diagnosed with a fatal condition.

The judge issued a temporary restraining order to permit the doctor to perform the abortion, stating it was necessary to protect the woman's health and future fertility.

Denmark has passed a bill making it illegal to publicly burn copies of the Quran, with fines or up to two years in prison as punishment.

The purpose of the law is to counter the systematic mockery and threats of terrorism intensified by such actions.

Lawyer asks for Donna Adelson to be moved out of jail

Hunter Biden wants to testify in a public hearing

Spencer Fane merges with Snow Christensen & Martineau in Salt Lake City

French parliament passes law to protect farmers from complaints about noise or stench from agricultural activities.

The law aims to stop 'abusive' lawsuits from former city dwellers who bought houses in the countryside.

The Appellate Division, Second Department, held a symposium on artificial intelligence titled 'Contemplating the Future of Artificial Intelligence.'

The symposium brought together legal representatives from across the district's ten counties, including district administrative judges, district attorneys, and the president of the New York State Bar Association.

The symposium emphasized the need for guardrails against AI's harmful effects and active engagement from all stakeholders in the legal community.