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In Celebration of Émilie du Châtelet: A Truly Renaissance Woman

INTRODUCTION. Émilie du Châtelet (1706–1749) was a pioneering scientist, philosopher, and translator whose intellect shone brightly in the Age of Enlightenment. Best known for her French translation and commentary on Newton’s Principia Mathematica, still the standard version today, she brought clarity and depth to Newtonian physics while offering original insights…

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Selected Case Summaries Published by Justia, Week Ending July 11, 2025

During the week ending July 11, 2025 we have received listings of 19 Government and Administrative Law Summaries,  20 Constitutional Law summaries, 54 Criminal Law Summaries, 3 White Collar Law Summaries,  6 Intellectual Property Summaries,  1 Medical Malpractice Summary, and 1 Copyright Summary.     We plan is to continue posting…

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Dueling Views on the “One Big Beautiful Bill” and Its Impact on Social Security

The Social Security Administration (SSA) and legal scholars have offered sharply differing perspectives on the recently enacted One Big Beautiful Bill. In an official communication, the SSA hails the legislation as a historic victory for seniors, emphasizing tax relief for nearly 90% of Social Security recipients. By contrast, in a…

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H.R. 1 (119th Cong.): Summary of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” *

On July 4, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed into law H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” enacted as Pub. L. No. 119–21, 139 Stat. ___ (2025). Passed through the budget reconciliation process under the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, this comprehensive legislation represents a central pillar of…

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H.R. 1605 SOPRA

Congressional Budget Office (CBO) Cost Estimate July 9, 2025. In the context of the US Congress, SOPRA refers to the Separation of Powers Restoration Act. It’s a legislative proposal aimed at amending the Administrative Procedure Act to change how courts review agency actions. Specifically, SOPRA seeks to eliminate the practice of “Chevron deference,” where courts…

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CBO Monthly Budget Review: June 2025

Report from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO): July 9, 2025. The federal budget deficit totaled $1.3 trillion in the first nine months of fiscal year 2025, CBO estimates. That amount is $65 billion more than the deficit recorded during the same period last fiscal year. SUMMARY: The federal budget deficit…

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Newsbriefs and Decision Summaries from NJSBA, July 8, 2025

These News Briefs and Decision Summaries are from  the  the New Jersey State Bar Association. They are an exclusive benefit of the Association in partnership with the New Jersey Law Journal. A subscription may be necessary to access the full text of some of the items listed: NEWS BRIEFS: ADP Claims Former…

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The Golden Rule of Constitutional Interpretation: Lessons from Amer and Brownstein

“Normally we interpret the golden rule as telling us how to act. But in practice its greater role may be psychological, alerting us to everyday self-absorption, and the failure to consider our impacts on others. The rule reminds us also that we are peers to others who deserve comparable consideration.”…

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Selected Case Summaries Published by Justia, Week Ending July 4, 2025

During the week ending July 4, 2025 we have received listings of 39 Government and Administrative Law Summaries,  36 Constitutional Law summaries, 81 Criminal Law Summaries, 8 White Collar Law Summaries,  2 Intellectual Property Summaries,  2 Medical Malpractice Summaries,  and 5 U.S. Supreme Court Summaries.   We plan is to continue…

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News Briefs and Case Summaries from NJSBA: July 1, 2025

These News Briefs and Decision Summaries are from  the  the New Jersey State Bar Association. They are an exclusive benefit of the Association in partnership with the New Jersey Law Journal. A subscription may be necessary to access the full text of some of the items listed: NEWS BRIEFS: Law School Securities…

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