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Supreme Court intervenes in dispute over Kentucky church's plan to build shrine on residential land

Supreme Court intervenes in dispute over Kentucky church's plan to build shrine on residential land

The Supreme Court has agreed to consider whether a religious institution has a right to build a shrine to the Virgin Mary on residential property next to its Kentucky church
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Watchdog finds no Fed misconduct in renovation; Trump calls for Powell's resignation

Watchdog finds no Fed misconduct in renovation; Trump calls for Powell's resignation

By Howard Schneider, Michael S. Derby and Ann Saphir WASHINGTON, Sept 30 (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve's Inspector General on Wednesday said it found no grounds for a criminal referral or evidence of administrative misconduct tied to cost overruns in a US central bank renovation project.
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New York Appellate Division Mandates Disclosure of Judicial Memos on Law Interpretation

New York Appellate Division Mandates Disclosure of Judicial Memos on Law Interpretation

The New York Appellate Division, First Department, has issued a ruling requiring the Office of Court Administration (OCA) to disclose all memos sent to judges that provide guidance on interpreting legal precedent. This decision follows a previous ruling by the Court of Appeals, which rejected OCA's claim that such correspondence from its Counsel's Office to state court judges was protected by attorney-client privilege. The Court of Appeals remitted the issue to lower courts, and despite OCA submitting 22 documents for review, the Supreme Court again ruled against privilege and ordered their disclosure. The First Department panel of judges stated that OCA failed to demonstrate an attorney-client relationship between its Counsel's Office and all judges that would protect these documents. This legal battle began five years ago when the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) filed a Freedom of Information request after a New York Focus story exposed OCA's practice of issuing guidance on case law interpretation...
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Watchdog finds problems but no Fed misconduct in Powell-era renovation project

Watchdog finds problems but no Fed misconduct in Powell-era renovation project

By Howard Schneider, Michael S.
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Supreme Court will hear dispute over a Kentucky church's plan to build a shrine on residential land

Supreme Court will hear dispute over a Kentucky church's plan to build a shrine on residential land

The Supreme Court has agreed to consider whether a religious institution has a right to build a shrine to the Virgin Mary on residential property next to its Kentucky church
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Attorney for AG Murrill Threatens New Lawsuit Over New Orleans Public Records

Attorney for AG Murrill Threatens New Lawsuit Over New Orleans Public Records

State Attorney General Liz Murrill's attorney has indicated a potential lawsuit against the city of New Orleans if it fails to comply with a public records request. This development is the latest in an ongoing dispute concerning records related to Murrill's previously dismissed indictment. Murrill's legal team filed a public records request last week seeking communications from various city leaders regarding her indictment on charges of malfeasance in office and public intimidation, which occurred in July. The city recently released text messages, including conversations between New Orleans City Council President J.P. Morrell and a public relations consultant, where Morrell stated he responded to a grand jury subpoena and acted ethically. Other released messages show city leaders drafting a letter to the special prosecutor to drop Murrill's indictment. However, Laura Rodrigue, Murrill's attorney, claims the released documents represent only a small fraction of what was requested, estimating it to be about ...
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No criminal wrongdoing in Federal Reserve building renovation, watchdog says, but it was mismanaged

No criminal wrongdoing in Federal Reserve building renovation, watchdog says, but it was mismanaged

The Federal Reserve’s internal watchdog said Wednesday that the agency has broadly mismanaged an expansive building renovation project but did not find any criminal violations, as alleged by Trump administration prosecutors
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Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates Unveils Public Data Dashboard for Criminal Cases

Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates Unveils Public Data Dashboard for Criminal Cases

Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates has launched a new public data dashboard designed to provide residents with transparency into how his office handles criminal cases. Unveiled on Tuesday, the Prosecutorial Performance Indicators (PPI) dashboard allows users to examine Circuit and District Court cases, including filings, outcomes, sentencing, and dismissals. The data can be filtered by offense type and defendant demographics. Bates acknowledged that his office previously lacked comprehensive data collection, particularly for 2020, 2021, and 2022, despite public claims to the contrary. Since taking office in 2023, Bates has worked with PPI to improve internal data tracking, requiring prosecutors to complete specific forms. The dashboard currently contains data through the end of 2025 and is expected to be updated quarterly. This initiative aims to offer the public a tool to measure the performance of the office responsible for prosecuting crimes in Baltimore.
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Paul Hastings Advises on Structuring Social Media Influencer Compensation in Life Sciences to Meet Regulatory Scrutiny

Paul Hastings Advises on Structuring Social Media Influencer Compensation in Life Sciences to Meet Regulatory Scrutiny

Paul Hastings Advises on Structuring Social Media Influencer Compensation in Life Sciences to Meet Regulatory Scrutiny
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Illinois Comptroller's Office Maintains Public Salary Database for State Employees

Illinois Comptroller's Office Maintains Public Salary Database for State Employees

The Illinois Office of Comptroller provides a publicly accessible salary database that tracks compensation information for state employees. This database includes current and historical salary data, allowing users to search for information by agency, individual name, and position. The system is designed to offer transparency regarding how state funds are allocated for employee salaries. Users can filter searches by various criteria, including specific job titles such as 'ACCOUNTANT', 'ADMINISTRATOR', 'ATTORNEY', 'ENGINEER', and numerous other roles across different state departments and agencies. The database serves as a resource for public accountability and oversight of state government expenditures.
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Nicki Minaj's $295K Default Judgment Hearing Postponed to November

Nicki Minaj's $295K Default Judgment Hearing Postponed to November

Nicki Minaj's $295K Default Judgment Hearing Postponed to November
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State drops Havasupai challenge of arsenic levels at uranium mine

State drops Havasupai challenge of arsenic levels at uranium mine

Havasupai tribal officials say the appeals board ignored the threats to a critical water source.