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Supreme Court to hear case on the definition of a woman

The UK Supreme Court is set to define 'woman' legally, impacting transgender rights and the interpretation of equality legislation.

Can Robert Menendez's Bribery Conviction Survive an Appeal?

Federal corruption cases involving political figures have seen overturned convictions due to a narrowed legal definition of corruption by the U.S. Supreme Court since 2010.

How Appealing Weekly Roundup

Legal intricacies in defining 'song'; Implications of key court cases on sensitive issues like abortion rights.
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New York expands the legal definition of rape to include many forms of nonconsensual sexual contact

New York has expanded its legal definition of rape to include nonconsensual anal, oral, and vaginal sexual contact.
The previous limited definition of rape was a factor in E. Jean Carroll's case against Donald Trump.

NYS expands legal definition of rape to cover all forms of nonconsensual sexual contact

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a law that expands the state's rape laws to include oral and anal sexual assaults as forms of rape.
The new law aims to clarify and simplify the definition of rape, making it easier to prosecute perpetrators and support survivors.

New York expands the legal definition of rape to include many forms of nonconsensual sexual contact

New York has expanded its legal definition of rape to include nonconsensual anal, oral, and vaginal sexual contact.
The previous limited definition of rape was a factor in E. Jean Carroll's case against Donald Trump.

NYS expands legal definition of rape to cover all forms of nonconsensual sexual contact

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a law that expands the state's rape laws to include oral and anal sexual assaults as forms of rape.
The new law aims to clarify and simplify the definition of rape, making it easier to prosecute perpetrators and support survivors.
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