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From factories to TikTok, how child labor laws are struggling to keep up with the digital revolution

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert

Mistrial in Karen Read case. Legal expert explains the controversial jury instructions that failed to break the deadlock

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by Cyrus Moulton
Former President Donald Trump waves at protesters before the start of the Jan. 6th attack.

Supreme Court decision on immunity gives president powers ‘like a king or a dictator,’ scholar says

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by Tanner Stening
Karen Read walks out of a courthouse, followed by lawyers and working professionals.

If the Karen Read trial ends in a hung jury, would the state re-try the case? ‘New evidence’ might be needed, legal expert says

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by Cyrus Moulton
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‘Husky pack’ helped pass lifesaving domestic abuse bill and this Northeastern graduate led the way

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by Cyrus Moulton
Hundreds of people sit in the United Nations Headquarters, a room with green carpets and wooden benches facing large TV screens.

Will the international legal system ultimately hold those accountable for atrocities in the Russia-Ukraine, Hamas-Israel wars?

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by Tanner Stening
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Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law is more evidence of the rise of Christian nationalism, expert says

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by Tanner Stening
Young Thug faces a camera during his trial in a courtroom.

Young Thug — and his rap lyrics — are on trial. Northeastern experts say the case raises legal and ethical concerns

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by Cyrus Moulton
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EU AI Act sets precedent with $37 million fines for non-compliance. Experts explain the impact on UK and US developers

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by Patrick Daly
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Supreme Court ruling on the abortion pill ‘just a temporary pause in the battle’ over access, expert says

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by Tanner Stening

Graceland’s near-sale at the hand of fraudsters exposes ‘vulnerability’ in legal system

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by Erin Kayata
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Supreme Court’s 2024 term is coming to a close. Here are five big decisions expected within just days

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by Tanner Stening