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When Ladan Richardson joked in court that she wanted her ex's Netflix password, the judge wrote it into her divorce settlement as a legally binding term. Two years later, he still hasn't changed it.
Star quarterback Darian Mensah is heading to Miami after Duke and the player resolved their legal dispute over his transfer. The settlement clears the way for last season's ACC passing leader to join the national runner-up Hurricanes.
Low-income Americans get no help with 92% of their legal problems, but a new blueprint shows how artificial intelligence could transform access to justice. The Legal Services Corporation just released a comprehensive plan to help legal aid organizations use technology to serve millions more people facing eviction, custody battles, and domestic violence.
China's top courts just launched a one-stop legal support system offering free help to domestic violence survivors, seniors, people with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups who couldn't afford to navigate the legal system alone. The new program removes financial barriers by providing evidence collection, filing assistance, and even legal representation at no cost.
Survivors of the Île-à-la-Crosse Boarding School and their descendants have won a historic legal victory. A Saskatchewan judge certified their class action lawsuit and approved settlements with Canada and the province, opening the door to long-awaited compensation. #
Amar Jain and Rahul Bajaj, both visually impaired lawyers in Delhi, run a weekly phone helpline offering free legal consultations to people with disabilities and those who can't afford professional help. Since launching Justice Connect in 2025, they've made legal aid as normal as visiting a doctor.
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Jeffrey Epstein's estate has agreed to pay up to $35 million to survivors in a new settlement, adding to the $170 million already distributed to victims. This marks another step toward financial relief for those harmed by the disgraced financier's crimes.
Millions of Android users may receive up to $100 from a $135 million class action settlement with Google. If you've used an Android phone since 2017, you could qualify for a payment just by filing a simple claim.
Sixty years after Apollo, the moon remains empty despite having the technology to build settlements today. A space expert says commercialization and tourism could finally make lunar living happen within years.
New artificial intelligence tools are poised to solve America's justice gap, where 93% of low-income people can't afford lawyers. The legal profession is choosing to embrace AI rather than fight it.
A landmark settlement with pharmacy giant Express Scripts will force major changes that could save Americans up to $7 billion on insulin costs over the next decade. The Federal Trade Commission says the company artificially inflated prices and blocked access to the lifesaving diabetes medication.
Egypt has legalized nearly 4,000 churches since 2016, ending decades of bureaucratic obstacles that prevented Christians from building places of worship. The progress marks a dramatic shift toward religious equality in the nation.
Supreme Court Justice BV Nagarathna says women lawyers must support each other to break barriers in India's legal system. Her powerful message came at the book launch of pioneering advocate Indira Jaising, who has spent six decades fighting for justice.
The UN and Ethiopia just launched a support center in Addis Ababa that gives refugees free legal help and access to vital services. For over one million refugees calling Ethiopia home, this center could be the key to finding work and building stable lives.
Spain's groundbreaking amnesty program received double the expected applications, offering over one million people a pathway from invisibility to legal work and residency. The initiative proves immigration reform can work at scale while boosting the economy.
Walmart will pay $100 million to delivery drivers who were misled about their earnings and tips. The settlement also requires new protections to ensure gig workers get exactly what they're promised.
When families face immigration challenges with nowhere to turn, a group of trained volunteers in Cook County is stepping up to help. The Colibri Fellowship is providing free legal guidance to thousands who can't access attorneys.
More than 8,400 families from seven Latin American countries can stay together in the U.S. after a federal judge blocked efforts to end their legal status. The ruling protects people who came through family reunification programs while they wait for permanent immigrant visas.
A Canadian river just became a legal person, protecting it from harm the same way laws protect you and me. Three new books reveal how treating nature as alive—not just as resources—is sparking real conservation wins around the world.
While Europe and the US tighten borders, Spain just announced plans to give legal status to half a million undocumented migrants already working in the country. The move fills critical workforce gaps while giving dignity to people who've lived in the shadows for years.
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