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BALTIMORE (WJZ/AP) — Gov. Larry Hogan on Monday announced he will sign a redone congressional map into law after the state withdrew its appeal of an earlier decision that struck down Democrats’ first version of the map. The new map — which was hastily passed by lawmakers last week — will be signed into law Monday afternoon, the governer’s office said. READ MORE: The first map added Democrats...

Today in History Today is Monday, April 11, the 101st day of 2022. There are 264 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On April 11, 1968, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law the Civil Rights Act of 1968, which included the Fair Housing Act, a week after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. On this date: In 1814, Napoleon Bonaparte abdicated as Emperor of the Fren...

The goal of BUILD WV is to assist in the growth of communities across the state and to attract new housing development. (Gov. Justice Office) BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Gov. Jim Justice hosted an event on Friday at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center to ceremonially sign House Bill 4502, also known as the BUILD WV Act, into law. The bill was the result of the concept brought forth ...

KIFI BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) - The Bannock County Assessor’s Office is aware of the recent changes made to the Property Tax Reduction Program, formerly known as the “Circuit Breaker.” Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 481 on March 29, effectively keeping approximately 40 Bannock County residents on the program. The Property Tax Reduction (PTR) Program is meant to help seniors, peopl...

Shopper News columnist David Buuck, Knox County law director, continues his record of losing cases in federal court involving students with disabilities in the Knox County Schools system. U.S District Judge Chuck Atchley on March 26 awarded $73,195.74 to Justin Gilbert in attorney fees and costs and $65,917 to Jessica Salonus for attorney fees and costs. This does not include the $22,650 Kno...

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — The University of Arkansas School of Law and the Women’s Law Student Association will host a panel discussion featuring women of the Arkansas Supreme Court. The event will take place from 5:30-7 p.m. on April 4 at Giffels Auditorium. According to a press release, the female Arkansas Supreme Court justices will share advice, talk about their experiences and des...

James Collins ’22, Hunter Shaw ’23, Natalie Mauch ’23, student coach Bolton Smith ’22 and Timothy Blauch ’22 comprised UVA Law’s team at the International and European Tax Moot Court competition. Photo by Julia Davis A team of students from the University of Virginia School of Law placed second in this year’s International and European Tax Moot Court competition, which culminated April 1. Thi...

Elnur/ Shutterstock.com Addleshaw Goddard has announced an increase in pay for its newly-qualified lawyers in London to £95,000 – a significant increase from the previous salary of £82,000. The firm is also boosting pay for lawyers elsewhere in the U.K. NQs based in Manchester and Leeds will receive a base salary £62,000 (up from £50,000), while NQ lawyers in Scotland will receive £56,000 (up...

Nigerian activists called for nationwide protests last summer over a ban on Twitter (Photo by PIUS ... [+] AFP via Getty Images Nigeria has been ordered to change its cybercrime law by the court of the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas), following concerns that it's being used to silence journalists and dissidents. The case was filed by the non-governmental organization Soci...

Lucía Goy, the founder of Goy Gentile. This story is available exclusively to Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Lucía Goy, a Harvard Law School graduate, quit Skadden, a prestigious law firm, at age 29. She then opened her own tax-law firm, Goy Gentile, which has an international client base. She said she learned to persevere despite initial setbacks and not...