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Trump pushes the limits of every restriction he faces – including threatening judges and their families

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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In a series of social media posts, the former president personally attacked the daughter of the judge presiding over his criminal trial in New York state.

Key Points: 
  • In a series of social media posts, the former president personally attacked the daughter of the judge presiding over his criminal trial in New York state.
  • In response, Trump has reportedly filed a lawsuit directly against the judge, though the exact claims remain under seal with the court.
  • Trump’s attacks on Merchan and his daughter are just the latest in his long effort to undermine the rule of law.

Trump’s playbook

  • To do this, Trump has been following a fairly consistent playbook in his attacks on the judges, court staff, witnesses and opposing lawyers involved in his many civil and criminal trials.
  • First, he attacks those whom he claims are his political enemies, alleging that the various lawsuits and criminal charges brought against him are politically motivated and a form of election interference.
  • This allows him to frame the cases in a politically advantageous way by portraying himself as the victim, seeking the support and sympathy of his electoral base.
  • They also violate the ethical standards that all previous presidents have followed when discussing court decisions in public.

Trump’s attacks undermine the rule of law

  • In addition to putting the judges overseeing Trump’s many trials between a rock and a hard place, Trump’s attacks on judges, lawyers, court staff and witnesses also undermine the public’s faith in the rule of law and judicial institutions.
  • First, the judicial branch depends upon faith in the rule of law to ensure the public respects, and follows, its decisions.
  • In turn, people may be more likely to defy judicial decisions and less likely to cooperate with law enforcement.

Trump’s attacks put people at risk

  • Another serious consequence of Trump’s personal attacks on judges and their families, lawyers and court personnel is that it puts those people’s safety at risk.
  • Marshals Service, which is charged with protecting judges and their staff, the number of credible threats against court personnel is at an all-time high.
  • If these attacks continue, I believe they are likely to further undermine the justice system, and American democracy itself.


Paul M. Collins Jr. does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

Cerro de Pasco Resources Closes a Subscription Receipt and Private Placement for a total of $2,845,000

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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MONTRÉAL, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cerro de Pasco Resources Inc. (CSE: CDPR) (OTCPK: GPPRF) (FRA: N8HP) (“CDPR” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to announce that further to its news release of March 22, 2024, it has closed a second tranche of its previously announced non-brokered private placement offering of subscription receipts to cover the fee payable in relation to the Legal Easement (the “Easement”). Upon publication of the Supreme Resolution granting the Easement, CDPR will pay SOL 3,647,402.44 or approximately CAD 1,350,000 to a specific bank account of Banco de la Nacion. The two-year Easement will provide CDPR with access to the surface areas corresponding to its El Metalurgista Concession and the Quiulacocha Tailings Project, enabling the Corporation to initiate its 40-hole drilling campaign.

Key Points: 
  • The Quiulacocha Tailings Storage Facility is comprised of processing residues that came from the Cerro de Pasco open pit and underground mine.
  • Under the second tranche, the Corporation has sold 10,150,000 subscription receipts of the Corporation (the “Subscription Receipts”) at a price of $0.10 per Subscription Receipt for aggregate gross proceeds of $1,015,000.
  • In total, the Corporation raised aggregate gross proceeds of $2,560,000 and issued 25,600,000 Subscription Receipts (the “Offering”).
  • Upon the satisfaction of the Release Conditions, 1) each Subscription Receipt will automatically be converted into a unit of the Corporation (“Unit”).

NCLA Asks Supreme Court to Resolve Circuit Split over Standing in Social Media Censorship Cases

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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NCLA’s petition asks the Court to resolve a circuit split between the Fifth and Sixth Circuits on what plaintiffs must show to satisfy Article III standing in censorship cases against the government.

Key Points: 
  • NCLA’s petition asks the Court to resolve a circuit split between the Fifth and Sixth Circuits on what plaintiffs must show to satisfy Article III standing in censorship cases against the government.
  • The petition urges the Court to overturn the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ruling that NCLA clients Mark Changizi, Michael Senger, and Daniel Kotzin lacked standing to challenge the censorship regime that silenced them.
  • The Supreme Court should resolve the resulting circuit split on this standing issue in the First Amendment context, at least holding NCLA’s Changizi cert petition until it issues a decision in Murthy.
  • NCLA released the following statements:
    “The Changizi allegations regarding government-induced social media censorship are nearly identical to those made in Murthy v. Missouri.

Killing Time with John Wayne Gacy: Defending America's Most Evil Serial Killer on Death Row

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Karen Conti, a prominent Chicago lawyer, legal analyst, and law professor, well-known for handling high-profile cases including an argument before the U.S. Supreme Court, announces today the release of her new book, Killing Time with John Wayne Gacy: Defending America's Most Evil Serial Killer on Death Row.

Key Points: 
  • Karen, a staunch anti-death penalty opponent, was the only female who represented Gacy in his 14 years on death row.
  • To do my job, I had to represent someone who is the epitome of evil and despised by the world."
  • While acknowledging the heinous nature of Gacy's crimes and with respect for the victims' families, Karen makes compelling arguments against the death penalty.
  • Currently #1 on Amazon for New Releases in Memoirs Biographies & Memoirs of Abductions, Kidnappings & Missing Persons , Killing Time with John Wayne Gacy: Defending America's Most Evil Serial Killer on Death Row can be purchased on Amazon , Barnes & Noble , Walmart, Books-A-Million , on the iBooks app and more.

Glacier Reports Year End 2023 Results

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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Consolidated revenue for the year ended December 31, 2023, was $154.9 million, down $21.1 million or 12.0% from the prior year.

Key Points: 
  • Consolidated revenue for the year ended December 31, 2023, was $154.9 million, down $21.1 million or 12.0% from the prior year.
  • Additionally, the Company sold the mining media operations in the fourth quarter of 2023.
  • This was partially offset by the effects of cost reduction measures that were put in place earlier in 2023, including lower investment spending and targeted print publication closures having a positive effect on results overall.
  • The Company has implemented cost cutting measures throughout 2023 and will continue to proactively implement targeted measures into 2024.

Cerro de Pasco Resources Secures Funds for Easement to Start Drilling Program on its “El Metalurgista” Mining Concession in Peru

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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MONTRÉAL, March 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cerro de Pasco Resources Inc. (CSE: CDPR) (OTCPK: GPPRF) (FRA: N8HP) (“CDPR” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to announce that it has secured the funds to cover the fee payable in relation to the Legal Easement (the “Easement”). Upon publication of the Supreme Resolution granting the Easement, CDPR will pay SOL 3,647,402.44 or approximately CAD 1,350,000 to a specific bank account of Banco de la Nacion. The two-year Easement will provide CDPR with access to the surface areas corresponding to its El Metalurgista Concession and the Quiulacocha Tailings Project, enabling the Corporation to initiate its 40-hole drilling campaign.

Key Points: 
  • At this time, we are not aware of any additional requirement that should be met for the granting of the easement and no further delays are expected.
  • With the Minister himself reiterating full support, the signature of the Supreme Resolution is expected imminently.
  • The enforceability of these rights has been formally confirmed by the General Mining Bureau of Peruvian Ministry of Energy and Mines.
  • The Quiulacocha Tailings Storage Facility is comprised of processing residues that came from the Cerro de Pasco open pit and underground mine.

Texas Apparel Company and Digital Asset Advocacy Nonprofit File Suit Against the SEC for Aggressive and Secretive Enforcement That Threatens Ability to Operate

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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In taking this legal action, Beba seeks a court order to protect its growing business from the SEC’s years-long unlawful enforcement campaign targeting businesses who create and airdrop digital assets.

Key Points: 
  • In taking this legal action, Beba seeks a court order to protect its growing business from the SEC’s years-long unlawful enforcement campaign targeting businesses who create and airdrop digital assets.
  • “Every single one of us in this industry, including the DeFi Education Fund, is harmed by their overreach.
  • The complaint alleges that the SEC unlawfully pursues a strategy of targeting businesses in the digital asset industry after adopting an unwritten rule that most digital assets are securities, including those distributed by “airdrop” for free.
  • Nor has Congress passed legislation defining digital assets as securities, though it is actively considering doing so.

Six Lanier Law Firm Attorneys Honored Among State’s Top Young Lawyers

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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The Lanier Law Firm is pleased to announce that firm attorneys Jonathan Armour , Natalie Armour , Ryan Ellis , Caroline McLeod, Rebecca Phillips, and Christopher Phipps have been named among the state’s top young lawyers on the 2024 list of Texas Rising Stars.

Key Points: 
  • The Lanier Law Firm is pleased to announce that firm attorneys Jonathan Armour , Natalie Armour , Ryan Ellis , Caroline McLeod, Rebecca Phillips, and Christopher Phipps have been named among the state’s top young lawyers on the 2024 list of Texas Rising Stars.
  • The six from the Lanier Law Firm represent the largest number of firm attorneys selected since the inception of the list in 2004.
  • In addition to his litigation expertise, he is also a trained mediator with experience mediating cases on matters including contract and family law.
  • Ms. McLeod joined the Issues and Appeals section of The Lanier Law Firm in 2018.

Lawdragon Names Martin Walker Team Among the 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers of 2024

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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Martin Walker PC is pleased to announce the selection of Reid Martin , Jack Walker and Marisa Allen to the 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers list.

Key Points: 
  • Martin Walker PC is pleased to announce the selection of Reid Martin , Jack Walker and Marisa Allen to the 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers list.
  • The guide recognizes elite plaintiff attorneys who bring justice to those harmed by consumer rights violations.
  • “We are honored by this continued recognition from Lawdragon, as it underscores our dedication to championing the rights of plaintiffs in the pursuit of justice,” said Reid Martin.
  • This is the fourth year he has been named to the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers guide.

Experts to examine how Supreme Court Affirmative Action decision impacts legal and medical education at upcoming University of Houston event

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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"In SFFA v. Harvard, the U.S. Supreme Court found that the race-conscious admission policies of Harvard University and the University of North Carolina violated the Equal Protection Clause of the U.S. Constitution," said UH Law Center Dean Leonard Baynes.

Key Points: 
  • "In SFFA v. Harvard, the U.S. Supreme Court found that the race-conscious admission policies of Harvard University and the University of North Carolina violated the Equal Protection Clause of the U.S. Constitution," said UH Law Center Dean Leonard Baynes.
  • "The Supreme Court decisions on affirmative action have reshaped the landscape at medical schools across the country," said Dr. Stephen Spann, founding dean of the Fertitta Family College of Medicine.
  • "It is important to understand the impacts, so our students continue receiving the best health care education and our clinicians continue providing quality health care services to the community."
  • Attending healthcare and legal professionals will earn 6 hours of Texas MCLE credit or 6.25 CME credits, respectively.