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“Supreme Court to hear religious freedom case involving LGBTQ+ storybooks; The Supreme Court is being asked to decide whether public schools can refuse to give parents the right to pull kids from lessons involving LGBTQ-themed books”

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“Supreme Court to hear religious freedom case involving LGBTQ+ storybooks; The Supreme Court is being asked to decide whether public schools can refuse to give parents the right to pull kids from lessons involving LGBTQ-themed books”: Ann E. Marimow of The Washington Post has this report. And in commentary, Monday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal will contain an editorial titled “ Gender Storytime at the Supreme Court: If elementary schools read childrens books with L

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Seymour’s Shadow: Reviving the Supreme Court’s Standard for Prior Art Enablement

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by Dennis Crouch Pending Supreme Court petition in Converter Manufacturing v. Tekni-Plex (No. 24-866), focuses on the question of who bears the burden of proving whether prior art references enable the claimed invention, and what standard should apply. As far as I can discern, the Federal Circuit's basic approach stems from ex parte patent appeals and has three key elements: In order to be anticipating, the prior art must enable the claimed invention; and The party challenging the patent claim h

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“Free preventive care faces amputation at Supreme Court; What began as religious opposition to HIV prevention medication has evolved into a fight over executive power with major consequences for Americans’ health care costs”

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“Free preventive care faces amputation at Supreme Court; What began as religious opposition to HIV prevention medication has evolved into a fight over executive power with major consequences for Americans health care costs”: Kelsey Reichmann of Courthouse News Service has this report.

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Native-born American detained as ‘unauthorized alien’ released

JURIST

Juan Carlos Lopez-Gomez, a twenty-year-old American citizen born in the US, has been released as of Thursday evening after spending 24 hours in jail on charges of entering Florida as an “unauthorized alien.” Lopez-Gomez has alleged that his claim to the arresting officer that he is indeed a US citizen were ignored, despite Lopez-Gomez backing that claim with his Georgia state ID and a copy of his social security card.

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Fresh Out of School: How to Become an Expert Paralegal

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

The difference between a paralegal and an exceptional paralegal isn't just competence—it's the bold initiative to anticipate needs, master hidden firm dynamics, and transform challenges into opportunities that showcase your indispensable value. Join this webinar with attorney Joe Stephens to get an insider's perspective into how you can become a strategic asset to your practice!

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The Personal Status Regimes in the UAE — What’s New and What Are the Implications for Private International Law? A Brief Critical Appraisal

Conflict of Laws

Prologue On 15 April 2025, the new federal UAE law on personal status ( Federal Decree Law No 41 of 14 October 2024 ) officially entered into force ( 2024 PSL). This law fully replaces the 2005 Federal Act on Personal Status ( Federal Law No. 28 of 19 November 2005 as subsequently amended) (2005 PSL). The new law marks the latest step in the UAE remarkable wave of legal reforms, particularly regarding personal status matters.

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Where Does Rare Disease and Patient-Focus Fall into Commissioner Makary’s Priorities & the MAHA Platform for FDA? A New Ultrarare Approval Pathway & More

FDA Law Blog

By Dr. Naomi Lowy, Principal Drug Regulatory Expert & James E. Valentine There is much change happening at FDA. In the wake of the April 1 st reduction in force, there has been a great deal of uncertainty about what the impacts will be. This rings particularly true amongst the rare disease patient community, along with many small biotech companies (and their investors) that take on the risk of developing orphan drugs for exceedingly small patient populations.

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“Alito Releases Dissent in Supreme Court Decision Blocking Deportations; Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. wrote that the court’s overnight order blocking the Trump administration from deporting a group of Venezuelans under a wartime law was not ‘necessary or appropriate’”

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“Alito Releases Dissent in Supreme Court Decision Blocking Deportations; Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. wrote that the courts overnight order blocking the Trump administration from deporting a group of Venezuelans under a wartime law was not ‘necessary or appropriate: Abbie VanSickle of The New York Times has this report. And Stephen Dinan of The Washington Times reports that “ Supreme Court makes unprecedented intervention to block Trumps latest round of gang deportations.”

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The Intellectual Legal Right Is Coming For Trump — See Also

Above The Law

Lawyers On The Right And The Left Agree: What the Trump administration is doing is deeply disturbing. More Folks Are Quitting The Cowardly Firms That Made Deals With Trump: Simpson Thacher , Latham and Kirkland are down some quality attorneys — and they have no one to blame but themselves. But Not Everyone Is Bending The Knee To Trump: Law school faculty is taking a stand.

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“Defying the Law and the Courts, Trump Seeks to Shift the Focus; The president is trying to rewrite the narrative of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia’s wrongful deportation as a dispute about illegal immigration rather than the rule of law”

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“Defying the Law and the Courts, Trump Seeks to Shift the Focus; The president is trying to rewrite the narrative of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcias wrongful deportation as a dispute about illegal immigration rather than the rule of law”: Peter Baker of The New York Times has this news analysis. Minho Kim of The New York Times reports that “ After Meeting Wrongly Deported Man, Van Hollen Accuses Trump of Defying Courts.” And Victoria Albert and Mariah Timms of The Wall Stre

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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How Are Hospitals Bracing for Tariffs?

Above The Law

The Trump administrations steep tariffs on Chinese imports are threatening to further destabilize hospitals bottom lines by driving up the cost of essential supplies and exacerbating already fragile supply chains. As providers prepare for higher expenses and potential shortages, experts warn that these policies could wosen care quality and force hospitals to make tough financial decisions from cutting services to delaying tech upgrades.

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“Police officers who joined Jan. 6 rally ask Supreme Court for anonymity; Four officers sued to prevent the disclosure of Seattle’s inquiry into their attendance at the pro-Trump ‘Stop the Steal’ rally on Jan. 6, 2021”

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“Police officers who joined Jan. 6 rally ask Supreme Court for anonymity; Four officers sued to prevent the disclosure of Seattles inquiry into their attendance at the pro-Trump Stop the Steal rally on Jan. 6, 2021”: Praveena Somasundaram of The Washington Post has this report.

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US judge puts Homeland Security efforts to remove non-citizens on hold

JURIST

A federal judge in Massachusetts on Friday barred the Trump administration from implementing a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policy allowing it to rapidly deport hundreds of migrants to countries other than their own without due process. US District Court Judge Brian Murphy granted the plaintiffs’ request for a preliminary injunction on the DHS policy.

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“Judicial Notice (04.20.25): All Fed Up; A rebuke of the Trump administration from a leading conservative jurist, an extraordinary order from SCOTUS, and notable new clients of Quinn Emanuel.”

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“Judicial Notice (04.20.25): All Fed Up; A rebuke of the Trump administration from a leading conservative jurist, an extraordinary order from SCOTUS, and notable new clients of Quinn Emanuel.” David Lat has this post at his “Original Jurisdiction” Substack site.

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6 Contract Data Analytics Tools To Boost Contract Oversight

Analyzing contract trends with manual contract management is like sifting through a pile of papers in a dimly lit room, trying to find clues manually. Advanced CLM software’s contract data analytics, on the other hand, is like having an AI-based, intelligent magnifying glass that not only highlights key clues but also connects the dots for you. With innovative, AI-powered contract data analytics, you can solve the mystery of trends faster and with greater accuracy, making informed decisions base

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Triggered by Teslas? The Left Rationalizes Political Violence as the Fault of the Right

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Natasha Cohen, 46, is a New York therapist who appears to be stuck in the denial stage of Kbler-Ross. After she was arrested in the latest case of political violence by the left, Cohen blamed Elon Musk for her actions, saying that she is “living in terror every day.” The rationalization is becoming a familiar refrain as the rise in political violence becomes undeniable.

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“Trump Justice Dept. weighs trying to undo Peter Navarro’s conviction; Days after announcing tariff hikes championed by Navarro, the Trump administration said it may drop opposition to the White House trade adviser’s appeal”

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“Trump Justice Dept. weighs trying to undo Peter Navarros conviction; Days after announcing tariff hikes championed by Navarro, the Trump administration said it may drop opposition to the White House trade advisers appeal”: Spencer S. Hsu of The Washington Post has this report.

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“Will This Conservative Legal Doctrine Undo Trump’s First Months in Office?”

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“Will This Conservative Legal Doctrine Undo Trumps First Months in Office?” Law professor Aaron Tang has this guest essay online at The New York Times.

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