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Court rejects request to sideline San Jose State volleyball player on grounds she’s transgender

The 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court's decision to allow a San Jose State women's volleyball team member to play in this week's Mountain West Conference tournament. Plaintiffs had sought an emergency injunction to prevent the player from competing on grounds she is transgender.
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Texas Lawyer

Dallas Jury Awards $98.65M in Botham Jean Killing by Dallas Officer

A jury in Dallas federal court awared the parents of Botham Jean $98.65 million for his death at the hands of a Dallas police officer.
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The Legal Intelligencer

Guiding LGBTQ+ Clients on Safeguarding Their Rights and Protections in Uncertain Political Climates

In a shifting political landscape, LGBTQ+ clients may find themselves at risk of losing crucial rights and protections. As their attorney, you play a vital role in helping them navigate this environment by offering guidance on safeguarding their legal rights and family protections. Below is a detailed overview of the advice you can provide to LGBTQ+ clients to ensure they are well protected.
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Texas Lawyer

Fighting Injustice: Son Secures Father's Honorable Discharge From US Air Force

"I wish that he would have been alive when this happened—that he would have been able to experience it himself," Jerrold Grannis said. "But I'm just over the moon that we were able to do it."
3 minute read

Texas Lawyer

$7 Million Verdict Awarded in San Antonio

A federal court jury awarded $7 million to a man left paraplegic because of police brutality.
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Connecticut Law Tribune

Law Firms Join Abortion Legal Hotline

"After this election it is more important than ever that patients, medical providers, and the public know the law and their legal rights to access and to provide care that is legally protected in Connecticut," Jonathan Levine, a partner at Silver Golub & Teitell, said.
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Law.com

Transgender Woman Awarded $150K Default Judgment Against Corrections Officer for Alleged Assault

Unlike other cases where traumatized plaintiffs have requested punitive damages in their complaints, transgender female Haleem Gilliland did not raise the request until the default judgment stage.
3 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Texas Social Media Law: Federal Circuit Gives Trial Court Instructions

The directive for discovery is based on the supreme court's conclusion that the case as it stand is severely underdeveloped.
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The Recorder

'We Are Prepared to Fight': Governor Calls Special Session to Fund Legal Attacks on Trump Policies

"We have thought in detail about where and when we sue, and on what grounds," California Attorney General Rob Bonta said. "The most important thing to know is we're ready."
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

GOP's National Gains Prompt NY Gov., AG, to Brace for Legal Battles Over Equal Rights Measure

Proposition 1, also known as the Equal Rights Amendment, was a big winner in New York's general election, securing more than 4.4 million affirmative votes, to 2.7 million no votes.
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