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Briefing: Assault, attempted murder, assassination: The rogue Freemasons going on trial in Paris

Strategic angle: A criminal organization led by prominent Freemasons is on trial for a series of violent crimes in Paris.

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Briefing: The dissent that questioned certain jury trials

Strategic angle: Exploring the impact of Supreme Court dissents on the legal landscape.

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Briefing: Why a 98-year-old federal judge is asking the Supreme Court for her job back

Strategic angle: Pauline Newman's story shines a light on the aging judiciary, where judges are getting older and lifetime tenure is raising thorny questions about retirement.

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Briefing: Nexstar-Tegna deal on ice after judge issues temporary restraining order

Strategic angle: A temporary restraining order has halted the Nexstar-Tegna deal, raising questions about its future.

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Briefing: Fear and denial in Silicon Valley over social media addiction trial

Strategic angle: A deep dive into the ongoing trial addressing social media addiction and its implications for tech giants.

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Briefing: US Tech Companies Must be Accountable in US Courts for Facilitating Persecution and Torture Abroad, EFF Urges US Supreme Court

Strategic angle: Cisco Systems Case Has Major Implications for Global Human Rights

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Man arrested over plot to firebomb pro-Palestinian activist's NY home

Agents found eight Molotov cocktails in the man's Hoboken home, according to court documents.

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Briefing: ‘Premature’: Anthropic still in trouble despite court win, lawyers and lobbyists say

Strategic angle: Legal experts caution that Anthropic's recent court victory may not resolve ongoing challenges.

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Briefing: Jeep’s New Cherokee Is Already In Trouble, And A Court Is Now Involved

Strategic angle: Cherokee production was temporarily halted this month as a supplier stopped delivering parts due to a pricing feud.

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Briefing: US appeals court overturns $16bn Argentina ruling in blow to Burford Capital

Strategic angle: Litigation funder’s share price drops 54% following decision by New York judges

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Briefing: Holloway not with Tide despite judge's OK to travel

Strategic angle: Aden Holloway will miss the Sweet 16 matchup against Michigan despite receiving travel approval from a judge.

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Briefing: Deposed Venezuelan president Maduro makes second NYC court appearance

Strategic angle: A New York federal judge has refused to dismiss the case against Maduro and his wife over their inability to afford legal fees.

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Briefing: Court to hear argument on claim of racial discrimination in jury selection

Strategic angle: The Supreme Court will hear oral argument on Tuesday in Pitchford v. Cain, a case involving allegations of racial discrimination in jury selection.

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Briefing: Judge rejects Trump administration's 'Orwellian' branding of Anthropic as national security threat

Strategic angle: A federal judge criticizes the government's labeling of an American company as a potential adversary.

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Briefing: As Maduro appears in New York court, Venezuela’s state apparatus 'remains in place'

Strategic angle: François Picard discusses the implications of Maduro's court appearance with expert Christopher Sabatini.

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Briefing: Judge weighs whether Venezuela can pay Maduro's legal costs in US drug trafficking case

Strategic angle: A U.S. judge questions the Trump administration's rationale for preventing Venezuela from covering Nicolás Maduro's legal fees.

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Briefing: Anthropic wins preliminary injunction in DOD fight as judge cites 'First Amendment retaliation'

Strategic angle: A federal judge in San Francisco granted Anthropic's request for a preliminary injunction in its lawsuit against the Trump administration.

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Briefing: US Judge declines to dismiss Maduro case over legal fees

Strategic angle: Nicolas Maduro's request to dismiss the case due to insufficient personal funds is denied amid U.S. sanctions.

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Briefing: Judge told Maduro 'plundered' Venezuelan wealth in court battle over legal fees

Strategic angle: A judge emphasized the importance of the right to defense amid arguments against using Venezuelan funds for legal fees.

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Ousted Venezuelan president Maduro to appear in New York court

Maduro faces multiple charges including drug trafficking and weapons offences.