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fromWorld History Encyclopedia
2 weeks ago

Amistad Seizure: The Court Case that Captivated the World

The Amistad Seizure was a conflict aboard La Amistad in July 1839, where free Blacks took over the ship after being illegally kidnapped and demanded to return home.
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fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Gerry Spence, legendary trial lawyer who fought to 'free the people of this country from the slavery of its new corporate masters,' dies at 96

Renowned trial lawyer Gerry Spence, known for significant victories, passed away at 96, leaving behind a legacy of fighting for the rights of ordinary people.
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

We the People: Succession of Power

The 25th Amendment provides essential guidelines for presidential succession, ensuring clarity in circumstances where a president can no longer fulfill their duties.
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fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

The New York courts' historical society wants you to get to know the state judiciary | amNewYork

The state courts handle over 95% of litigation nationwide, yet they are often overlooked compared to the federal Supreme Court, highlighting an imbalance in public awareness.
New York City
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
1 month ago

Berkeley, a Look Back: 1925 Scopes Monkey Trial' news had town abuzz

The atmosphere of the Scopes Monkey Trial was described as a blend of a religious revival and a county fair, attracting townspeople and curious onlookers alike.
Philosophy
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Robert 'Bob' Elliott Cooper dies; legendary L.A. antitrust lawyer who defended American Airlines was 85

Bob Cooper was a distinguished trial lawyer known for winning major antitrust and patent lawsuits.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Talking with the Prop 8 plaintiffs about 10 years of marriage equality

The Obergefell v. Hodges ruling legalized same-sex marriage across the U.S., granting significant rights and recognition to LGBTQ+ couples.
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fromTheartnewspaper
3 months ago

Magna Carta 'copy' once sold at Sotheby's is an original, say UK professors

A manuscript once thought to be an unofficial copy of Magna Carta is now authenticated as a genuine version from 1300.
History
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Harvard learned it has an authentic Magna Carta. In 1946, it paid less than $28 for it

A medieval history professor discovered an authentic 1300 Magna Carta in Harvard's archives, significantly altering its historical narrative.
London
fromTheartnewspaper
3 months ago

Magna Carta 'copy' once sold at Sotheby's is an original, say UK professors

A manuscript once thought to be an unofficial copy of Magna Carta is now authenticated as a genuine version from 1300.
History
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Harvard learned it has an authentic Magna Carta. In 1946, it paid less than $28 for it

A medieval history professor discovered an authentic 1300 Magna Carta in Harvard's archives, significantly altering its historical narrative.
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fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Opinion: A wealth of wisdom for a bargain price

A previously unrecognized original Magna Carta has been identified at Harvard Law School, purchased for $27.50 in 1946.
Law
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

How to Evade Taxes in Ancient Rome? A 1,900-Year-Old Papyrus Offers a Guide.

The gravity of tax evasion in ancient Rome included severe penalties like exile and execution.
fromMedievalists.net
4 months ago

Why the Inquisition Didn't Prosecute Werewolves - Medievalists.net

In early modern Europe, werewolf trials fell under secular or local judicial authority, prosecuted not for heresy, but for acts of violence, murder, and madness.
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