The Ohio Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that a trial court may not enhance a defendant’s sentence for rape by force without the jury first considering evidence of the use of force. The trial court sentenced defendant Adam Bowers to 25 years to life for rape under R.C. 2971.03(B)(1)(c), finding that he “had compelled the victim [...]
The United States has an invaluable asset: the rule of law and its historic role in protecting property rights. This essay highlights the fragile nature of this asset and explains why protecting this asset—particularly in the eyes of foreign investors—must be a priority for a new Biden administration (as it should be for the remainder [...]
The New York Times reported Monday that there is concern among lawyers at firms representing the Trump campaign in its various litigation efforts following the 2020 election. The campaign, and the firms representing the campaign, have garnered controversy for filing various lawsuits that judges have frequently dismissed as lacking any evidence of fraud or irregularities. [...]
US Attorney General William Barr on Monday authorized US Attorneys to pursue allegations of voting irregularities relating to the recent federal election. This is against the Department of Justice (DOJ) standard practice of waiting until the election results have been certified and all recounts have been concluded. Barr emphasized that “clear and apparently-credible” allegations of [...]
The campaign for President Donald Trump sued Pennsylvania in the US District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania on Monday alleging with no evidence that the presidential election results were unfair. News media called the election in favor of former Vice President Joe Biden on Saturday after determining that the number of outstanding votes [...]
The US Supreme Court on Monday granted certiorari in two cases challenging the appointment of Social Security Administration (SSA) judges who denied the petitioners’ requests for disability benefits. Carr v. Saul and Davis v. Saul will be consolidated to decide whether an Appointments Clause challenge needs to be raised at the administrative proceeding and not [...]
The Supreme Court of Guinea confirmed Saturday that Alpha Condé won a third term as president. Condé’s rivals had raised allegations of voter fraud, which the court rejected. Condé’s victory comes after a highly contested election. According to official results, he received 59.5 percent of the vote, with an estimated 78.88 percent voter turnout. Cellou Dalein [...]
In the days leading up to the 2020 presidential election, cries had already gone out to make Puerto Rico the 51st state. These calls were not simply a celebration of the non-binding referendum that Puerto Rico held on statehood on Election Day. They were, as well, a response to Democrats’ frustration with the balance of [...]
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Monday that Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (Zoom) must implement a new information security program, in conjunction with a settlement with US regulators over privacy concerns. The settlement resolves allegations that Zoom “engaged in a series of deceptive and unfair practices that undermined the security of its users.” Among [...]
The Trump campaign faced another setback Monday after an appeals court rejected an appeal from a lower court decision that sought to cease the counting of ballots in Michigan until the campaign’s sought relief was granted. The Trump campaign first filed the Michigan lawsuit on November 4, the day after Election Day. The lawsuit alleged [...]
