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Who Owns Animals After They Break Free and Taste Freedom?

The escape of 43 lab monkeys prompts crucial ethical discussions on animal rights and legal definitions of ownership post-captivity.
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Theodore B. Olson, Conservative Lawyer Who Took Up Liberal Causes, Dies at 84

Theodore B. Olson transitioned from a conservative power lawyer to a supporter of liberal causes, notably same-sex marriage, demonstrating his evolving legal philosophy.

Supreme Court Opinions Don't Have to Be the End of the Fight for Justice

The Supreme Court rulings are not the final say, citizens play a crucial role. Disagreement on fundamental issues like equality is important for self-government.

John Marshall

John Marshall established judicial review and strengthened the role of the Supreme Court in the American government.

We The People: Equal Protection

The 14th Amendment is a foundational element of civil rights legislation and legal precedents in the United States.

New book explains the landmark McGirt decision helping Indigenous tribes

The Supreme Court ruled that the Muscogee Creek Nation reservation exists, affirming tribal sovereignty in a historic 2020 case.

Back When the Supreme Court Got It Right On IP: Kewanee, 50 Years Later

The 1974 case Kewanee v. Bicron restored respectability to trade secret law, marking a significant moment in legal history.

Theodore B. Olson, Conservative Lawyer Who Took Up Liberal Causes, Dies at 84

Theodore B. Olson transitioned from a conservative power lawyer to a supporter of liberal causes, notably same-sex marriage, demonstrating his evolving legal philosophy.

Supreme Court Opinions Don't Have to Be the End of the Fight for Justice

The Supreme Court rulings are not the final say, citizens play a crucial role. Disagreement on fundamental issues like equality is important for self-government.

John Marshall

John Marshall established judicial review and strengthened the role of the Supreme Court in the American government.

We The People: Equal Protection

The 14th Amendment is a foundational element of civil rights legislation and legal precedents in the United States.

New book explains the landmark McGirt decision helping Indigenous tribes

The Supreme Court ruled that the Muscogee Creek Nation reservation exists, affirming tribal sovereignty in a historic 2020 case.

Back When the Supreme Court Got It Right On IP: Kewanee, 50 Years Later

The 1974 case Kewanee v. Bicron restored respectability to trade secret law, marking a significant moment in legal history.
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Wisconsin high court to hear arguments on whether an 1849 abortion ban remains valid

Wisconsin's Supreme Court is reviewing a pre-Civil War abortion law's enforceability, expected to favor abortion rights advocates.
The 1849 abortion ban coexist with modern statutes, creating a complex legal landscape.
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Prop 3: Californians pass measure to protect marriage rights for all, ABC News projects

Proposition 3 in California aims to enshrine marriage as a fundamental right, addressing concerns over potential reversals of same-sex marriage rights by the Supreme Court.

Judge Presiding Over Adams Graft Case Fought for Civil Liberties

Dale E. Ho presides over a landmark case against Mayor Eric Adams, highlighting his legal scholarship and influential background.

Prop 3: Californians pass measure to protect marriage rights for all, ABC News projects

Proposition 3 in California aims to enshrine marriage as a fundamental right, addressing concerns over potential reversals of same-sex marriage rights by the Supreme Court.

Judge Presiding Over Adams Graft Case Fought for Civil Liberties

Dale E. Ho presides over a landmark case against Mayor Eric Adams, highlighting his legal scholarship and influential background.
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The Indo Daily: Nicola Hanney on surviving a terminal cancer diagnosis and 'vile' coercive control nightmare

Nicola Hanney's experience highlights the severe impact of coercive control and the legal acknowledgment of such abuse in Ireland.

Originalism Was Impossible

Originalism as a method to interpret the Constitution was practically impossible until modern resources became available.

Queens County Family Court celebrates Constitution Day, reflecting on the 237-year-old 'living document' - QNS

Celebrating Constitution Day underscores the document's enduring significance and its influence on daily American life.

It's only LSD but I like it: the play telling the untold story about the Stones drugs bust

Mick Jagger and Keith Richards' 1967 drug trial exemplifies the clash between rock culture and established authority.

The Oldest Constitution in the World Is 188 Years Older Than America's

The US Constitution, at 236 years old, remains a foundational document embodying democratic principles and the adaptability of constitutional law.

Marriage equality is 20 years old, but it may not reach its 40th birthday - LGBTQ Nation

Massachusetts celebrated 20 years of marriage equality on May 17, marking a significant milestone in LGBTQ+ rights.

Lawyers Often Have Little Understanding Of Legal History

Studying history helps to avoid making mistakes in the future
Knowing legal history can help lawyers make better choices

Column: Two years after the Supreme Court's abortion decision, meet the expert on post-Roe America

Mary Ziegler plays a crucial role as a leading authority on abortion laws in the U.S., offering insights to activists, litigators, and reporters.
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