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Lindsay Hecox, a long distance runner, lodged a legal challenge against the Idaho law shortly after it was enacted.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
Starting in the late 1950s and accelerating in the 1970s, several states enacted laws that required a date label on certain foods.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026
California enacted the Silenced No More Act in 2022, making it illegal for employers to use separation agreements that prohibit the disclosure of unlawful workplace acts.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026
Germany’s move follows other countries such as France, Italy and China, which have all weighed proposals or enacted new laws to raise their retirement ages.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026
Thirty-six states enacted laws that gave victims specific rights to participate in the trial process or to make victim impact statements.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
