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Why the United States Has Not Yet Elected a Woman President

This posting provides a concise analytical summary of several key explanations for why the United States, despite more than two centuries of democratic development and expanding opportunities for women in public life, has yet to elect a female president. A curated selection of relevant reference sources follows, intended to enhance…

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Selected Case Summaries Published by Justia, Week Ending November 21, 2025

During the week ending November 21, 2025 we have received listings of 13 Government and Administrative Law Summaries,  12 Constitutional Law summaries,  28 Criminal Law Summaries, 1 White Collar Law Summary, Intellectual Property 3 Summaries and 1 Medical Malpractice Summary.   We plan is to continue posting opinion summaries, under corresponding…

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Selected Case Summaries Published by Justia. Week Ending November 7, 2025

During the week ending November 7, 2025 we have received listings of 18 Government and Administrative Law Summaries,  34 Constitutional Law summaries,  34 Criminal Law Summaries, 1 White Collar Law Summary,  and 1 Medical Malpractice Summary.   We plan is to continue posting opinion summaries, under corresponding areas of law, weekly…

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The Impact of Judge Shopping on Court Decisions in Criminal Cases

Judge shopping, the practice of attempting to steer a legal case toward a particular judge perceived as favorable, raises serious concerns in criminal justice. While often discussed in civil litigation, its consequences in criminal cases are profound, influencing bail, evidentiary rulings, trial outcomes, and sentencing. This posting examines how judge…

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Selected Case Summaries Published by Justia, Week Ending October 31, 2025

During the week ending October 31, 2025 we have received listings of 12 Government and Administrative Law Summaries,  22 Constitutional Law summaries,  36 Criminal Law Summaries, 1 White Collar Law Summary,  2 Intellectual Property Summaries, and 1 Medical Malpractice Summary.   We plan is to continue posting opinion summaries, under corresponding…

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What is Antifa? Understanding its Origins and Impact on U.S. Criminal Behavior

INTRODUCTION: Antifa is a decentralized, far left political movement that participates in protests and counter-protests, with some individuals engaging in criminal and violent acts. While specific incidents of violence have been attributed to individuals identifying with the movement, analysts and law enforcement agencies note that the most significant and lethal…

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Selected Case Summaries Published by Justia, Week Ending October 24, 2025

During the week ending October 24, 2025 we have received listings of 13 Government and Administrative Law Summaries,  20 Constitutional Law summaries,  54 Criminal Law Summaries, 3 White Collar Law Summaries,  2 Intellectual Property Summaries, and 6 Medical Malpractice Summaries.   We plan is to continue posting opinion summaries, under corresponding…

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AALL: Body of Knowledge (BoK)

The American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) has introduced  Body of Information,(BoK), an innovative information tool designed to serve as blueprint for fostering the career development of information professionals. It defines the the domains, competencies and skills todays legal information professionals need for success.  BoK is future-focused and sets the…

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Selected Case Summaries Published by Justia, Week Ending October 17, 2025

During the week ending October 17, 2025 we have received listings of 17 Government and Administrative Law Summaries,  20 Constitutional Law summaries,  33 Criminal Law Summaries,  6 Intellectual Property Summaries, 1 Copyright Law Summary and 2 Medical Malpractice Summaries.   We plan is to continue posting opinion summaries, under corresponding areas…

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Whistleblowing Against Corrupt Competitors

Article from the American Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section:* INTRODUCTION: “As widely reported, the U.S. Department of Justice’s updated FCPA guidelines, released June 9, mark a high-profile strategic shift in enforcement priorities. Most of the law firm commentary has focused on internal compliance and investigation.  The overall take-away is that…

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