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The American judiciary has bought itself a little more breathing room. A memo sent to judges across the country confirmed that courts will remain funded and operational through October 17, despite Congress stumbling once again on passing a spending bill to prevent a government shutdown. The announcement came from Judge Robert Conrad, who oversees the …

Courts Keep Lights On Until October 17 as Shutdown Looms Over Washington Read More »

The U.S. Supreme Court has stepped into uncharted waters, agreeing to hear arguments in January over Donald Trump’s unprecedented bid to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. For now, Cook remains in her post, marking a rare moment where the central bank’s long-guarded independence collides directly with presidential power. This is the first time in …

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Amazon has dodged a legal bullet after a former Black employee’s claim of workplace discrimination was dismissed by a federal judge in Manhattan. Keesha Anderson, who produced events for Amazon Music, alleged the company reduced her responsibilities and placed her on a performance improvement plan as part of a discriminatory scheme. The court, however, found …

Amazon Beats Bias Claim, Court Sees “Run-of-the-Mill” Workplace Drama Read More »

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that a major settlement with Harvard University is nearing completion, with the Ivy League institution set to pay $500 million and operate trade schools, including programs in AI and engineering. Details remain scarce as negotiations continue under the supervision of Education Secretary Linda McMahon. The deal follows months of …

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A federal judge in New Orleans has dismissed a lawsuit by two NFT creators aiming to block potential enforcement by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). U.S. District Judge Greg Guidry ruled that the concerns raised by singer-songwriter Jonathan Mann and conceptual artist and law professor Bryan Frye were largely hypothetical. The pair argued …

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Apple, Google, and Meta can no longer hide behind the shield of Section 230. A federal judge in San Jose, California, has rejected their attempts to dismiss lawsuits accusing the companies of profiting from casino-style gambling apps that allegedly addict users and trigger serious harm. The plaintiffs argue that these apps, available through Apple’s App …

Tech Giants Dragged into Court Over “Vegas in Your Pocket” Apps Read More »

In a thunderous rebuke from the bench, a federal judge in Boston has ruled that Donald Trump’s administration trampled the U.S. Constitution when it targeted foreign students and scholars for deportation over their pro-Palestinian views. The 161-page ruling declared that federal officials weaponized their powers to silence political speech on campuses, striking at the very …

Judge Strikes Down Trump-Era Deportation Drive Against Pro-Palestinian Students as Unconstitutional Read More »

A California jury has delivered a pivotal ruling in the first U.S. trial over passenger sexual assault claims tied to Uber: the rideshare giant will not be held liable. The case centered on a woman, identified in court only as Jessica C., who alleged she was attacked by her driver in 2016. After three weeks …

Jury Clears Uber in Landmark Sexual Assault Lawsuit, but Safety Practices Face Harsh Spotlight Read More »

Sean “Diddy” Combs, once celebrated as a titan of hip-hop, failed in his latest courtroom gamble. A federal judge in Manhattan has refused to overturn his felony conviction tied to prostitution-related charges—leaving the music mogul staring at a potential 20-year prison sentence. Combs, 55, was found guilty in July after jurors heard weeks of testimony …

Judge Shuts Down Diddy’s Attempt to Scrap Prostitution Conviction Read More »

The battle over the future of the Education Department’s civil rights office took another sharp turn this week, as a federal appeals court opened the door for the Trump administration to move forward with sweeping layoffs. A three-judge panel of the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston temporarily suspended an injunction that had …

Trump Wins Court Backing to Slash Civil Rights Jobs at Education Department Read More »