Judge Halts Virginia’s Last-Minute Voter Purge as Election Looms
In a ruling with major electoral implications, a federal judge has temporarily blocked Virginia’s attempt to scrub thousands from its voter rolls, arguing the timing clashes with federal law on last-minute purges before elections. The decision, issued Friday by U.S. District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles, mandates that Virginia reinstate recently purged voters, adding urgency to …
Judge Halts Virginia’s Last-Minute Voter Purge as Election Looms Read More »
Court Casts Doubt on Investors’ Call for New Musk Trial over “Funding Secured” Tweets
A federal appeals court signaled a reluctance to revisit the 2018 lawsuit surrounding Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s infamous “funding secured” tweet about taking Tesla private. Investors argued for a new trial, claiming that unclear instructions given to jurors led to confusion in reaching a verdict. During Friday’s hearing, Tesla investors’ representative argued that the original …
Court Casts Doubt on Investors’ Call for New Musk Trial over “Funding Secured” Tweets Read More »
Court Rules Out Post-Election Day Ballots: Shake-Up for Mail-In Voting Across U.S.”
In a decision that could reverberate through upcoming elections, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that states cannot count mail-in ballots received after Election Day. The case emerged from Mississippi, where Republicans contested a state grace period allowing ballots to be counted for up to five days post-election. This ruling, while specifically impacting …
Court Rules Out Post-Election Day Ballots: Shake-Up for Mail-In Voting Across U.S.” Read More »
New York’s Gun Restrictions Partially Upheld: Appeals Court Defines Limits in Landmark Ruling
In a pivotal ruling, a federal appeals court in Manhattan affirmed key aspects of New York’s sweeping gun control law, permitting the state to enforce a range of firearm restrictions. Among the upheld measures are prohibitions on carrying guns in “sensitive” locations, including schools, parks, theaters, bars, and Times Square. The court also authorized officials …
Judge’s Rallying Cry: Cut Law School Funding to Ensure “Originalism” Thrives
In a fiery speech before the Heritage Foundation, U.S. Circuit Judge Amul Thapar called for a radical rethink of law school funding, urging donors and taxpayers to demand that schools foster “originalist” legal theory. Thapar, a federal judge on the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals and former contender for a Supreme Court seat, argued that …
Judge’s Rallying Cry: Cut Law School Funding to Ensure “Originalism” Thrives Read More »
Inside the Mega-Billing Boom: How Partner Pay Reaches Historic Highs
A recent survey of U.S. law firms reveals a monumental shift in partner compensation, fueled by steep hourly billing rates and evolving payment models. Average partner rates have soared to $1,114 per hour, marking a 36% leap since 2022 and an 83% increase over the past decade, according to data from Major, Lindsey & Africa …
Inside the Mega-Billing Boom: How Partner Pay Reaches Historic Highs Read More »
Judge’s Scrutiny Over Diversity Policy Sparks Tensions in Boeing’s 737 MAX Plea Deal
In a twist few expected, a Texas federal judge has spotlighted a detail in Boeing’s plea deal that could reshape the future of corporate accountability—and America’s culture wars. Judge Reed O’Connor, known for his conservative rulings, has zeroed in on a single line in the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) agreement with Boeing over the deadly …
Judge’s Scrutiny Over Diversity Policy Sparks Tensions in Boeing’s 737 MAX Plea Deal Read More »
$102 Million Bill for Cargo Ship Crash: Who Picks Up the Tab for Baltimore’s Broken Bridge?
In a landmark settlement, the owners of a Singapore-flagged cargo ship have agreed to pay $102 million to the U.S. government after the vessel collided with Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in March, tragically killing six people. The collision, involving the Dali cargo ship, sent a section of the iconic bridge crashing into the Patapsco …
Colorado Man’s E. Coli Case Sparks First McDonald’s Lawsuit Over Quarter Pounder Outbreak”
In a chilling reminder of foodborne risks, a Colorado man has filed a lawsuit against McDonald’s, claiming that a Quarter Pounder burger led to his serious E. coli infection amidst a fast-spreading outbreak tied to the iconic fast-food chain. Eric Stelly, the plaintiff, alleges he became ill after eating at a McDonald’s in Greeley, Colorado, …
