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Religious Marriage-Related Agreements Can Be Enforced by American Courts, but Only When They Comply With State Law

From Khan v. Hasan, decided Wednesday by the New York intermediate appellate court (Judges Angela G. Iannacci, Cheryl E. Chambers, William G. Ford & Lillian Wan), a good illustration of how American law generally treats religious agreements: The parties were married in a civil ceremony on March 2, 2016, and…

Reason

A unique Texas legal rule lets the attorney general’s office supersede some judges’ orders

Lawyers criticize a provision they say erodes the separation of powers between Texas’ executive branch and its courts. It’s been used repeatedly this year as Texans try to block new state laws from going into effect.

The Texas Tribune

Centuries after Native American remains were dug up, a new law returns them for reburial in Illinois

Illinois officials and Native Americans whose ancestors called the state home hope a new state law will speed the recovery and reburial of their relatives' remains unearthed over the past two centuries

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Missouri clinics halt transgender care for minors in wake of new state law

At least two Missouri health care centers have stopped prescribing puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones to minors for purposes of gender transition, citing a new state law that gives former patients broad leeway to sue

The Independent UK

New 2023 Delaware State Law Requires New Riders To Wear Motorcycle Helmets

The state of Delaware passed a new motorcycle helmet requirement for new riders in 2023, requiring them to wear helmets for the first two years of riding.

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Seven judicial officers on deputation asked to return to courts

High Court orders judicial officers to end deputation; asks State govt to find its own officers for posts. Judicial officers not to be spared for non-judicial functions. Posts of State Law Sec., Kerala Coop. Tribunal, LSGD Tribunal, Vigilance courts, Kerala Judicial Academy, Registrars of HC, Sales Tax Appellate Tribunal to…

The Hindu

Museum dedicated to Sir Siddappa Kambali inaugurated in Hubballi

Inaug. of a museum, built in memory of Sir Siddappa Kambali, a self-made leader & Minister, in HUBBALLI. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, former CM Basavaraj Bommai & other leaders praised family members' initiative. They discussed his life, struggle, achievements & contribution. VC of KLE Technological Univ. launched website of Sir…

The Hindu

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Texas State Law Now Officially Outlaws Lane Splitting And Filtering

As of September 2023, motorcycle riders in Texas cannot legally lane split or lane filter thanks to an amendment to the state's existing transportation code.

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Disney wants to narrow the scope of its lawsuit against DeSantis to free speech claim

Disney wants to narrow the scope of its federal lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis to just a free speech claim that the Florida governor retaliated against the company because of its public opposition to a state law banning classroom lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity in early grades

The Independent UK

Texas high court allows law banning gender-affirming care for transgender minors to take effect

The Texas Supreme Court will allow the new state law banning gender-affirming care for minors to take effect on Friday, setting up Texas to be the most populous state with such restrictions on transgender children

The Independent UK

Judge declares new Texas law that would erode cities’ power to enact local rules unconstitutional

A state law backed by Gov. Greg Abbott and business lobbying groups to stop cities and counties from passing progressive policies is scheduled to take effect Friday. A Travis County judge declared it unconstitutional.

The Texas Tribune

Judge rules against Rudy Giuliani in Georgia election workers’ defamation suit – as it happened

Trump’s former attorney ordered to pay attorneys’ fees of $89,172.50 for Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss

The Guardian - US

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to call on Democrats to codify 'Obamacare' into state law

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will call on lawmakers to pass legislation proactively protecting key provisions in the Affordable Care Act during a speech Wednesday where she'll outline her legislative priorities for the second half of the year

The Independent UK

Voters of at least three Michigan cities will decide ranked-choice voting ballot initiatives in November

Voters of at least three cities in Michigan—East Lansing, Kalamazoo, and Royal Oak—will decide on ranked-choice voting (RCV) initiatives on Nov. 7, 2023. The initiatives would provide that RCV would go into effect when state law is changed to allow local governments to enact RCV. As of 2023, state law…

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New state law allows walking on roads when sidewalks are blocked or unsafe

The law restricting pedestrians from walking on roads has been revised to let pedestrians use roadways in certain situations.

Reason

Who Can Sue OpenAI in Federal Court, Under State Law Claims (Such as Libel)?

Civil cases arising under federal law are generally filed in federal court: copyright cases, federal employment discrimination cases, cases against government agencies alleging violations of the U.S. Constitution, and more. But civil cases arising under state law can also be filed in federal court, if they involve more than $75K…

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Can Traditional Legal Customs Coexist With Western-Style State Law?

Geoffrey Swenson’s book Contending Orders tackles Afghanistan and Timor-Leste.

The Conversation

Montana kids win historic climate lawsuit – here's why it could set a powerful precedent

Sixteen young Montanans who sued their state over climate change emerged victorious on Aug. 14, 2023, from a first-of-its-kind climate trial.

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Texas sues Shell over Houston-area chemical fire in May

The lawsuit seeks $1 million in damages, claiming the three-day blaze at Shell’s Deer Park facility caused air and water pollution that violated state law.

The Independent UK

Automaker Tesla is opening more showrooms on tribal lands to avoid state laws barring direct sales

Tesla is ramping up efforts to open showrooms on sovereign tribal lands to sell directly to consumers

The Hindu

KSLU signs MoU with GALTER

The Karnataka State Law University (KSLU) on Friday signed an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Hyderabad-based Global Academy of Law-Tech Education and Training (GALTER).

The Independent UK

Who's in charge of Nashville's airport? US and Tennessee officials disagree under a new state law

Nashville International Airport has quietly faced an identity crisis for weeks under a new state law, with no clear agreement about who is in charge

The Independent UK

After refusing to let Sikh trooper grow beard, New York State Police accused of flouting state law

A New York state trooper who is Sikh was barred from growing facial hair for his wedding, despite a 2019 state law requiring employers to let most workers follow grooming rules for their religion

The Guardian - US

Lawsuit seeks to block Florida provision that limits trans treatment for adults

State law provision SB 254 that went into effect on 17 May greatly hinders transgender adults from obtaining gender-affirming care

The Independent UK

California court will consider anti-discrimination law in hearing over racist texts by officers

Racist text messages between members of a San Francisco Bay Area police department will be the subject of a court hearing on possible violations of a state law aimed at stamping out racism in the criminal justice system

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