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Judge Upholds US Government Approval of Ioneer's Nevada Lithium Mine

A significant ruling for the lithium industry as the judge confirms the government's decision on the Nevada mine.

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Briefing: Federal judge finds Trump violated free speech by ordering NPR defunded

Strategic angle: A U.S. District Court judge ruled that President Trump's actions against NPR and PBS breached the First Amendment.

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Briefing: Draper pulls out of Monte-Carlo Masters

Strategic angle: Jack Draper has delayed the start of his clay-court season by pulling out of the Monte-Carlo Masters.

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Briefing: Supreme Court refuses to hear case of Louisiana man sentenced to life imprisonment, “Tiger King” appeal

Strategic angle: The Supreme Court's decision leaves a life sentence intact for a Louisiana man involved in the 'Tiger King' saga.

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Briefing: In Argentina, a judge partially suspends President Javier Milei's labor reform

Strategic angle: The General Confederation of Labor, which considered the law unconstitutional, filed an appeal in February.

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Briefing: Delaware judge reassigns Elon Musk cases after accusation of bias

Strategic angle: Kathaleen McCormick, a judge in Delaware's Court of Chancery, is reassigning cases involving Elon Musk to other judges in the state's business court.

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Briefing: Who is an American? The Supreme Court will decide

Strategic angle: President Trump claims that there is no automatic guarantee to birthright citizenship in the Constitution. But, will that claim hold up in court?

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Briefing: Assault, attempted murder, assassination: The rogue Freemasons going on trial in Paris

Strategic angle: A criminal organization led by prominent Freemasons is on trial for a series of violent crimes in Paris.

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Briefing: The dissent that questioned certain jury trials

Strategic angle: Exploring the impact of Supreme Court dissents on the legal landscape.

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Briefing: Why a 98-year-old federal judge is asking the Supreme Court for her job back

Strategic angle: Pauline Newman's story shines a light on the aging judiciary, where judges are getting older and lifetime tenure is raising thorny questions about retirement.

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Briefing: Nexstar-Tegna deal on ice after judge issues temporary restraining order

Strategic angle: A temporary restraining order has halted the Nexstar-Tegna deal, raising questions about its future.

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Briefing: Fear and denial in Silicon Valley over social media addiction trial

Strategic angle: A deep dive into the ongoing trial addressing social media addiction and its implications for tech giants.

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Briefing: US Tech Companies Must be Accountable in US Courts for Facilitating Persecution and Torture Abroad, EFF Urges US Supreme Court

Strategic angle: Cisco Systems Case Has Major Implications for Global Human Rights

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Man arrested over plot to firebomb pro-Palestinian activist's NY home

Agents found eight Molotov cocktails in the man's Hoboken home, according to court documents.

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Briefing: ‘Premature’: Anthropic still in trouble despite court win, lawyers and lobbyists say

Strategic angle: Legal experts caution that Anthropic's recent court victory may not resolve ongoing challenges.

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Briefing: Jeep’s New Cherokee Is Already In Trouble, And A Court Is Now Involved

Strategic angle: Cherokee production was temporarily halted this month as a supplier stopped delivering parts due to a pricing feud.

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Briefing: US appeals court overturns $16bn Argentina ruling in blow to Burford Capital

Strategic angle: Litigation funder’s share price drops 54% following decision by New York judges

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Briefing: Holloway not with Tide despite judge's OK to travel

Strategic angle: Aden Holloway will miss the Sweet 16 matchup against Michigan despite receiving travel approval from a judge.

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Briefing: Deposed Venezuelan president Maduro makes second NYC court appearance

Strategic angle: A New York federal judge has refused to dismiss the case against Maduro and his wife over their inability to afford legal fees.

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Briefing: Court to hear argument on claim of racial discrimination in jury selection

Strategic angle: The Supreme Court will hear oral argument on Tuesday in Pitchford v. Cain, a case involving allegations of racial discrimination in jury selection.