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The Supreme Court Just Delivered a Blow to LGBTQ Rights
The Supreme Court just sided with a religious group that refused to work with same-sex couples.
Andrew Brown Jr.: Why Bodycam Video of His Death Is Still Secret
“This is the weirdest situation I’ve ever been in. I don’t know why the law was written this poorly,” one of the Brown family’s attorneys said.
Weinstein's Appeal Is Probably Going to Fail, According to a Defense Attorney
The disgraced Hollywood mogul is trying to get his conviction overturned—but according to a legal expert, his chances are slim.
Japanese Official Against Same-Sex Marriage Posts Gay Couple’s Address on His Blog
The official’s prefecture recently passed a law that bans outing LGBTQ individuals to better protect their privacy.
Anita Baker Wants Her Masters Back. Getting Them Won't Be Easy
She's relying on a little-known law to reclaim the rights to her old work, but there's a limit to how much it can do for her.
In Landmark Ruling, Japan Backs Rights to Same-Sex Marriage
Japan just made its first ruling on marriage equality.
The QAnon Shaman Just Pissed Off a Federal Judge
And there goes his last chance at getting out of jail before his trial.
Nearly Half of Tokyo High Schools Request Proof of Students’ ‘Real Hair’
Japanese schools are notoriously strict about controlling students’ appearances, so much so that those with hair that isn’t black or straight need to submit proof.
International Law Firm’s Black History Month Post Boasts of Employee’s Child’s Black Friend
Gowling WLG has apologized for the post and is being criticized for performative allyship.
A Judge's Verdict on Sexual Assault Made Me Question My Own Experience
When a Bombay High Court judge said that groping a minor didn’t count as sexual assault unless there was “skin-to-skin contact”, I felt like all my trauma had been invalidated.
What the Latest Ruling in Britney Spears' Legal Case Actually Means
It's been celebrated as a major win, but nothing about her conservatorship has changed.
What Real Conservatorship Attorneys Think About Britney Spears’ Legal Case
"There's no way she would, in my mind, qualify for conservatorship under normal circumstances."