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Empirical SCOTUS is a recurring series by Adam Feldman that looks at Supreme Court data, primarily in the form of opinions and oral arguments, to provide insights into the justices’ decision making and what we can expect from the court in the future. The Supreme Court’s next two weeks of oral arguments are set to begin, and it will be telling to see if they resemble the court’s first round of oral arguments, which took place in October. Perhaps most interestingly, throughout these arguments, the justices were more interested in how cases get decided than in making sweeping new rules. We will see if…

Home Daily News Kutak Rock hits 600-attorney mark with Ohio… Law Firms Kutak Rock hits 600-attorney mark with Ohio expansion By Debra Cassens Weiss October 29, 2025, 11:07 am CDT Kutak Rock is opening Ohio offices in Columbus, Ohio, and Cleveland and acquiring four public finance attorneys to help staff them. (Image from Shutterstock) Kutak Rock is opening Ohio offices in Columbus, Ohio, and Cleveland and acquiring four public finance attorneys to help staff them. With the new additions, Kutak Rock now has 600 attorneys and 21 offices in its 60th anniversary year, according to an Oct. 28 press release.…

For families who love a blend of sun, sea, and relaxation, Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island is a dreamy Ras Al Khaimah escapeWhether you’re lounging by the beach with a sunset cocktail or watching the kids make the most of endless activities, Mövenpick Resort is designed for everyone.The stayMövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island is a family-friendly getaway that works just as well for couples looking to unwind as it does for kids wanting to play. The atmosphere is calm and welcoming, with soft sea breezes and plenty of space to relax.Parents can enjoy food and drinks by the beach while…

Despite an extraordinary effort by the district attorney’s office in Nashville, Tennessee, to reverse a murder conviction that its own prosecutors won more than two decades ago, the state’s Court of Criminal Appeals upheld Russell Maze’s conviction on Friday. The court said there was insufficient evidence to prove his innocence, even though the original medical examiner in the case — whose testimony helped secure the 2004 conviction — recanted last year, concluding that Maze’s son died of natural causes, not abuse. Maze, whose case was the subject of an in-depth article last year by ProPublica and The New York Times…

A worker who was trapped after part of a medieval tower collapsed in the heart of Rome has been rescued, according to local media reports. The man was pulled free at 23:00 local time (22:00 GMT) – nearly twelve hours after a section of the Torre dei Conti, on the edge of the famous Roman Forum and close to the Colosseum, gave way and trapped him beneath. He has been taken to hospital. The Romanian foreign ministry said the trapped man was one of its citizens, as was another worker who was among three others pulled from the rubble. One…

Jamaica’s peak tourism season is one month away, and officials in the hurricane-ravaged nation are rushing to rebuild from the catastrophic Category 5 storm that shredded the island’s western region.Before Hurricane Melissa hit on Oct. 28, the government expected Jamaica’s tourism industry to grow by seven per cent this winter season and was preparing to welcome an estimated 4.3 million visitors.Now, officials are scrambling to repair hotels and clear debris in the western half of the island in hopes of securing tourist dollars at a moment when they’re needed the most.”We are still doing our assessments, but most of the…

Major Questions is a recurring series by Adam White, which analyzes the court’s approach to administrative law, agencies, and the lower courts. When President Donald Trump announced a new era of tariffs in his “Liberation Day” event, he singlehandedly created a new era of American economic policy and temporarily crashed global markets. The president himself declared it “one of the most important days, in my opinion, in American history.”  Since then, markets have recovered, and we’ve grown accustomed – maybe numb – to the spectacle of a president constantly making, unmaking, and remaking tariffs in response to everything from Chinese negotiations to Canadian TV commercials.  But…

Home Daily News Florida cases seeking death penalty for child… Death Penalty Florida cases seeking death penalty for child sex abuse could test precedent in Supreme Court By Debra Cassens Weiss October 30, 2025, 10:01 am CDT Two Florida prosecutions could test the U.S. Supreme Court’s 5-4 ruling in 2008 that held that the death penalty for child rape is unconstitutional. (Image from Shutterstock) Two Florida prosecutions could test the U.S. Supreme Court’s 5-4 ruling in 2008 that held that the death penalty for child rape is unconstitutional. Prosecutors in Palm Beach County, Florida, filed notice earlier this month that…

Here are some of the photos we found on Instagram that were shared by citizens and residents mark UAE Flag DayEvery year, the UAE celebrates Flag Day on November 3, which this year falls on a Monday. It marks the anniversary of HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan becoming the President of the UAE in 2004. The national campaign was launched in 2013 by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to honour the country’s past, present, and future.From stunning skylines to heartfelt celebrations – here are some of the…

Reporting Highlights Caught in a Wholesale Sweep: Trump’s Memphis Safe Task Force promised to focus on violent criminals, but after being stopped for no apparent reason, some Memphians say they don’t feel safe. Pretextual Stops Return: Last year, the DOJ criticized Memphis police for using minor infractions as a pretext to search people for serious crimes. Under Trump’s crackdown, it’s happening again. Intimidation and Harassment: A month of Trump’s police task force operations in Memphis yielded over 1,700 arrests — and resident concerns that they are being racially profiled and harassed. These highlights were written by the reporters and editors…