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The Right to Health Care Freedom in State Constitutions

Quinn Yeargain,

Michigan State University College of Law

November 18, 2024

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ABA connects death row inmate to pro bono attorneys who help free him
Jimmie “Chris” Duncan is now the 117th death row inmate to avoid wrongful execution with the help of the ABA Death Penalty Representation Project. Last…
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2 judges suspended in separate cases after being indicted on criminal charges
Two Texas justices of the peace involved in separate cases were suspended after being indicted on criminal charges that include felony drug possession in one…
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Convicted ex-judge gets $5K fine but no prison time in immigration case
A convicted former Wisconsin judge was fined $5,000 and sentenced to no prison time Wednesday after a jury had found that she obstructed a planned…
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Ohio governor signs bill prohibiting foreign litigation funding
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Tuesday signed into law a sweeping bill that bans foreign litigation funders from doing business in the state. The move…
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Many small firms collect payments faster than BigLaw counterparts, new data shows
Many small and medium-size law firms are collecting payments faster than BigLaw firms, according to new data from professional business platform 8am. In analyzing millions…
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Which BigLaw lawyers did most pro bono in 2025?
Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler topped the American Lawyer’s latest Pro Bono Scorecard, which ranks Am Law 200 law firms by the pro bono work…
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Attorney disbarred following child sex crime conviction
A Georgia attorney who pleaded guilty in August 2025 to a child-related felony was disbarred in a unanimous decision issued Tuesday by the Georgia Supreme…
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AI startup founder pleads guilty to receiving insider tips from BigLaw lawyers
The head of an artificial intelligence startup admitted his role last year in a scheme involving BigLaw attorneys informing traders about upcoming mergers that their…
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University of New Mexico law dean will stay in position despite community debate over admissions policies
The contract of the dean of the University of New Mexico School of Law will be renewed despite heated community debate over admissions policies. Law.com…
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Why some states are introducing pathway to bar that doesn’t include bar exam
Is the bar exam the best way to find out whether a candidate is minimally competent? Maybe not. In the past few years, more and…
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Blank Rome sued over data breach that exposed more than 57K people’s information
Blank Rome is facing two proposed class action lawsuits over a data breach that exposed personal information of more than 57,000 current, former and prospective…
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Taylor Swift wins poetry copyright suit just days after marrying Travis Kelce
Pop superstar and singer Taylor Swift married Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce over the July 4 weekend, and they celebrated their nuptials with…
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Ex-dean of University of Colorado Law School on state’s ballot for governor
The former dean of the University of Colorado Law School won the state’s democratic primary election for governor last week, defeating sitting U.S. Sen. Michael…
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Supreme Court justices disclose book deals, travel and Bad Bunny concert tickets
U.S. Supreme Court justices revealed receiving concert tickets, paintings, book deals and trips abroad in financial disclosures for 2025 made available last week by the…
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2 former partners sue Clifford Chance over alleged compensation clawbacks
Clifford Chance is facing a federal lawsuit from two former partners who allege that the law firm asked them to repay nearly $5.8 million in…
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Former lawyer disciplined in 2 states after he allegedly engaged in relationship, sex with clients
A former Florida attorney recently ended his law career in two states, with pending accusations of sex with one client and unethical behavior involving another…
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Judge faces possible fine for more than 900 political donations to left-leaning causes
The Florida Supreme Court is calling for a fine against an Orlando, Florida, judge who admitted making more than 900 donations to left-leaning political causes,…
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Debate ensues over University of New Mexico law dean’s contract renewal with admissions policies at center
After calls to not renew the contract of the dean of the University of New Mexico School of Law based on allegations that include a…
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After state AG’s indictment for alleged intimidation, malfeasance, Louisiana Supreme Court steps in
A grand jury in Orleans Parish, Louisiana, has indicted Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill on 16 felony counts that allege intimidation and malfeasance in office.…
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Soccer fans sue StubHub over World Cup ticket fiasco
With complaints piling up against StubHub over 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket fiascos, two California residents are suing the ticketing giant for allegedly failing to…
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