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Who is Leonard Leo? He's a lawyer, but he's never argued a case in court. He's never held elected office.

But for years he rebuilt the American legal system, resulting in the Supreme Court's right-wing supermajority.

(Published Oct. 2023)
https://www.propublica.org/article/we-dont-talk-about-leonard-leo-supreme-court-supermajority?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post

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We Don’t Talk About Leonard: The Man Behind the Right’s Supreme Court Supermajority

The inside story of how Leonard Leo built a machine that remade the American legal system — and what he plans to do next.

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Wiikwemkoong members unhappy with chief and council's management of settlement money seek court's intervention
Some members of Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory (WUT) have filed an application in federal court for a judicial review of chief and council's handling of WUT's share of the Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund settlement
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/wiikwemkoong-rht-litigation-annuities-settlement-funds-mismanagement-9.7154243?cmp=rss

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MinnPost: Students step up for bill that would promote media literacy among the TikTok generation. “The initiative is part of a broader voluntary program designed to recognize Minnesota high school students for excellence in civics courses and activities.”

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MinnPost: Students step up for bill that would promote media literacy among the TikTok generation

MinnPost: Students step up for bill that would promote media literacy among the TikTok generation. “The initiative is part of a broader voluntary program designed to recognize Minnesota high …

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Amistad Research Center: Center Launches Digital Collection on Amistad Case. “This digital collection is comprised of correspondence, dating from 1839-1841, by abolitionists, pro-slavery advocates, government officials, and the Amistad Africans themselves, related to the development of efforts to provide legal assistance to the Africans.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/07/amistad-research-center-center-launches-digital-collection-on-amistad-case/

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CNBC: OpenAI asks California, Delaware to investigate Musk’s ‘anti-competitive behavior’ ahead of April trial. “OpenAI on Monday sent a letter to the California and Delaware attorneys general, urging them to investigate ‘improper and anti-competitive behavior’ by Elon Musk and his associates, as a high-profile trial nears between the two sides.”

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CNBC: OpenAI asks California, Delaware to investigate Musk’s ‘anti-competitive behavior’ ahead of April trial

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Reuters: Deere settles US right-to-repair lawsuit with $99 million fund, repair commitments. “U.S. agriculture equipment maker Deere on Monday agreed to pay $99 million into a settlement fund for farms and farmers that are part of a class action over costs and ‌access to repairs.”

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Reuters: Deere settles US right-to-repair lawsuit with $99 million fund, repair commitments

Reuters: Deere settles US right-to-repair lawsuit with $99 million fund, repair commitments. “U.S. agriculture equipment maker Deere on Monday agreed to pay $99 million into a settlement fund…

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German authorities identify REvil and GandCrab ransomware bosses https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/german-authorities-identify-revil-and-gandcrab-ransomware-bosses/ #Security #Legal

German authorities identify REvil and GandCrab ransomware bosses

The Federal Police in Germany (BKA) has identified two Russian nationals as the leaders of GandCrab and REvil ransomware operations between 2019 and 2021.

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Last Minute Blake Lively Vs. Justin Baldoni Settlement Hopes Dashed; Trial Still Set For Next Month
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Last Minute Blake Lively Vs. Justin Baldoni Settlement Hopes Dashed; Trial Still Set For Next Month

Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni are still heading to trial despite a federal judge's best intentions and persuasion settlement efforts Monday

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“Criminal”: Timothy Busfield’s Lawyer Slams Sex Abuse Alleging Parents Of ‘Cleaning Lady’ Actors As More Of Melissa Gilbert’s ABC Interview Airs Tonight
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“Criminal”: Timothy Busfield’s Lawyer Slams Sex Abuse Alleging Parents Of ‘Cleaning Lady’ Actors As More Of Melissa Gilbert’s ABC Interview Airs Tonight

The top lawyer for Timothy Busfield has let loose with some sharp words for the parents of The Cleaning Lady actors at the heart of the accusations.

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