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Trump Lawyer Invokes Famous Super Bowl Proclamation Upon Impeachment Acquittal

Former President Donald Trump’s attorney Michael van der Veen told reporters he is “going to Disney World!” after the Senate elected to acquit Trump for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. So reports The Orlando Sentinel.

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Third-party Co-conservator OK for Brittany Spears: Judge

Despite objections from her father, Brittany Spears will be under a legal conservatorship by both her father and a third party: Bessemer Trust. So reports NPR.

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Environmental Law a Hot Topic Heading Into Biden’s Reign

A new partnership between Ed-tech company Everspring Inc. and Tulane University Law School is aiming to leverage online technological capabilities in order to bolster energy and environmental law offerings—both areas of interest as lawmakers continue to grapple with complex energy policy considerations.

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Idaho Senate Goes Against Grain in Effort to Ban Legal Pot

The Idaho Senate passed a proposed amendment to the state’s constitution that aims to ban the legalization of “pot and other psychoactive drugs.” So reports KTVB7.

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Wisc. Law School 'At Odds' with LGBTQ Group Over Hiring Fair

The University of Wisconsin Law School and some of its student groups are “at odds” over an upcoming event. Critics accuse the school of allowing a group that “rejects the existence of transgender identity” to participate. So reports the Wisconsin State Journal.

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Defamation Case Against Fox News Has Legs: CNN Legal Analyst

CNN senior legal analyst Laura Coates said the actions of three top Fox News hosts, plus Sidney Powell and Rudy Giuliani, are “the definition of defamation” with respect to the $2.7 billion suit from Smartmatic against them. So reports CNN.

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Why Was Body Cam Footage Withheld from Media During Autistic Man’s Arrest: Cincy Police Union

The Cincinnati police union responded to a lawsuit accusing two officers of improperly using their Tasers to subdue and arrest Brandon Davis, a Black man who has autism. So reports Cincinatti.com.

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Florida Attorney Loses Law License After Making Jail Porn Film

Andrew Spark, an attorney from Florida, was disbarred after filming a sexual encounter with a female inmate during the production of a pornographic movie. So reports The New York Post.

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Calif. Governor Extends Partial Eviction Ban, Landlord Assistance Included

A measure protecting certain tenants from eviction has been extended through June after California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the policy into law. So reports Associated Press.

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N.J. Lawmakers Inching Closer to Deal on Underage Pot Use Penalties: Report

New Jersey lawmakers and Gov. Phil Murphy are moving towards an agreement on how to handle underage marijuana users, an issue that has held up the signing of two reform bills. So reports NJ.com.

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