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Karnataka State Law University puts off exam due to bandh

KSLU postpones law exams (except Honours course) in Hubballi due to Bengaluru Bandh call. Exams to be held on Oct 8, no change in timings. Other exams to proceed as scheduled.

The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023

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 · Sep 25, 2023

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 · Sep 25, 2023

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 · Sep 12, 2023

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.

RideApart · Sep 6, 2023

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 · Sep 3, 2023

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 · Aug 31, 2023

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 · Aug 30, 2023

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 · Aug 30, 2023

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 · Aug 28, 2023