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Supreme Court

Jackson’s confirmation expected by end of week after committee deadlocks along partisan lines

The Senate Judiciary Committee deadlocked 11-11 along party lines on the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to succeed Justice Stephen Breyer, who plans to retire from the Supreme Court this summer. Despite the tie vote on Monday, Jackson’s nomination can still go to the Senate floor using a procedure known as a discharge petition and a simple majority vote to place Jackson’s nomination on the calendar. Once there, Democrats expect to confirm Jackson before the Senate adjourns for … Read the rest

Civil Law

Summary of Sanctions Imposed on Russia This Week (March 11, 2022)

It has been almost three weeks since the U.S. and its allies began imposing serious new sanctions and export control restrictions on Russia and Belarus in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This post summarizes the state of affairs as of Friday, March 11, 2022.

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Current Status & What’s New

The current sanctions measures still do not amount to a full embargo on Russia, and Russia has … Read the rest

Consumer

California Hit by “Onslaught” of Semi-Truck Accidents within a Week

On November 23rd, it was reported that a sedan had become “wedged” underneath a semi-truck, which had stopped on the shoulder of the I-15 in Cajon Pass.
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Consumer

This Week in Rideshare: Austin, Gas and Audio

Austin riders face high prices, gas prices squeeze drivers and Uber adds new safety features. LegalRideshare breaks it down.
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