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New Court Decisions Forge a Path for Workers Compensation Reform
Assessing Connecticut’s Workers’ Compensation Reform and Its Broader Impacts The recent legislative debate in Connecticut regarding workers’ compensation for post-retirement injuries has sparked a robust discussion about the future of the state’s benefits system. Lawmakers and industry experts alike are weighing the potential benefits of restricting retirees from accessing these benefits against the possibility of […] More
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Should Justices Alito and Thomas Be Impeached Justia’s Verdict
Is Impeachment the Answer for Supreme Court Justices Alito and Thomas? The Issue at Hand Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas have become the subject of criticism from the public and legal practitioners on account of their partisan behavior and lack of ethics. The Justices’ actions have, in turn, reduced the public’s confidence in the […] More
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Washington Supreme Court Considers Cutting Public Defender Caseloads
Will Slashing Public Defender Caseloads Ensure Justice for Indigent Defendants in Washington? Introduction The state Supreme Court of Washington is mulling over a proposal to reduce the volume of cases public defense attorneys handle each year, with the aim of providing better legal representation for indigent defendants statewide. The question is whether such a move […] More
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Missouri High Court Frees Woman from 43-Year Imprisonment
The Missouri Supreme Court Clears the Way for a Woman’s Release After 43 Years in Prison The Overturned Conviction The Missouri Supreme Court has recently issued a landmark decision by overturning the conviction of a woman who has been in prison for 43 years for a crime that she did not commit. The court’s decision […] More
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Supreme Court at risk of rulings being ignored due to legitimacy concerns, warns legal expert
The Supreme Court’s Dwindling Reputation The recent string of controversial rulings and ethical allegations involving the Supreme Court have significantly eroded the trust of the American people in this esteemed institution. The fallout from the court’s most recent term, highlighted by its presidential immunity ruling, has legal experts concerned that the court’s reputation may be […] More
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Senator Whitehouse Sounds Alarm on Supreme Court Causing Massive Damage
IE 11 is not supported – Time to Move On The internet is an ever-evolving space. New technologies, websites, and software are continually developed. However, older versions of browsers, such as IE 11, are not compatible with the latest innovations and updates, leading to performance issues, security breaches, and an overall suboptimal user experience. Therefore, […] More
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CLC’s Kedric Payne Talks Justice Alito’s Refusal to Recuse Himself in Jan. 6 Cases
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s Refusal to Recuse Himself from January 6th Attack Cases Introduction On January 6, 2021, a violent attack was waged on the U.S. Capitol building, which resulted in five deaths. This attack has led to numerous investigations and court cases, and Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s involvement in these cases has […] More
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Sam Alito Has Done Nothing to Earn the Benefit Of the Doubt | Balls and Strikes
Opinion Editorial on Samuel Alito’s Alleged Support for the Insurrection Samuel Alito’s Alleged Support for the Insurrection Introduction The 2020 presidential election and the subsequent insurrection at the Capitol have left a wound in the fabric of American democracy. In the midst of such chaos, the alleged support of a Supreme Court justice for the […] More
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Alito and the “Stop the Steal” Symbol: What Do Judicial Rules Say?
The Ethics Code of the Supreme Court Recently, the Supreme Court justices announced their signing on to an ethics code, a first in the court’s history. The move was seen by many as a laudable step towards greater transparency and accountability. However, the recent revelations about Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. have raised questions about […] More