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Wisconsin parents challenge school support plan for transgender students

Wisconsin parents challenge school support plan for transgender students

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The Relist Watch column examines cert petitions that the Supreme Court has “relisted” for its upcoming conference. A short explanation of relists is available here.

The Supreme Court continues to whittle down its backlog of relisted cases. At the last conference, the court disposed of four. It noted probable jurisdiction (the arcane term for when the court decides to review one of the few types of cases over which it has mandatory appellate jurisdiction) in a case involving … Read the rest

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Boost Your Online Visibility With Strategic Photo Naming: Why It Works and How to Do It Right

When it comes to building a strong online presence, many people focus on content, keywords and social engagement – but often overlook a small yet impactful detail: naming their photos. This seemingly minor step can significantly boost your searchability, especially on professional platforms like LinkedIn, and reinforces your brand identity in the digital landscape. Here’s why it matters, along with actionable steps to make the most of it.

Why Naming Your Photos Matters for Search and Visibility

  1. Optimize for Search
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The morning read for Friday, Nov. 8

The morning read for Friday, Nov. 8

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Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Friday morning read:

  • US Supreme Court mulls Facebook bid to escape securities fraud suit (John Kruzel, Reuters)
  • Trump will name more conservative judges. He may even pick a majority of the Supreme Court. (Sahil Kapur & Lawrence Hurley, NBC News)
  • As Trump grasps unprecedented power, the Supreme Court’s decision on presidential immunity looms large (John Fritze, CNN)
  • Keep the Nine
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Abortion Rights Ballot Measures Pass in Seven States

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  • Voters in Arizona, Colorado, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, New York, and Nevada supported ballot measures to add the right to abortion into the state constitution.
  • Ballot measures to expand abortion access failed in Florida, Nebraska, and South Dakota.
  • Legal challenges are expected regarding the ballot measure process, parental consent requirements, and other abortion limits in certain states.

On November 5, 2024, voters in Arizona, Colorado, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, New York, and Nevada approved ballot measures to amend the state … Read the rest

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Justices skeptical about Facebook’s data breach disclosure to investors

Justices skeptical about Facebook’s data breach disclosure to investors

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The justices heard arguments Wednesday in Facebook v. Amalgamated Bank, their first securities case of the year. The case involves the 2015 Cambridge Analytica-Facebook data breach, and considers whether Facebook’s disclosures to investors before the breach was public improperly downplayed the risks that data breaches posed to the company and its stock price.

Shareholders sued Facebook in 2018 after they learned that Cambridge Analytica had obtained the personal data of 30 million Facebook users. The shareholders conted that … Read the rest

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The morning read for Tuesday, Nov. 5

The morning read for Tuesday, Nov. 5

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The court is still in session on Election Day with oral arguments this morning in Advocate Christ Medical Center v. Becerra and E.M.D. Sales v. Carrera. Security has been increased around the building. Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Tuesday morning read:

  • SCOTUS punts on review of standard that helped mentally disabled man avoid death penalty (Ryan Knappenberger & Kelsey Reichmann, Courthouse News Service)
  • Billions
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