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In a significant legal development, General Motors (GM) has been directed by a federal appeals court to confront a class action lawsuit alleging it breached the laws of 26 states. The lawsuit claims GM knowingly sold hundreds of thousands of vehicles with defective transmissions. The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a lower …

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In a dramatic turn of events, Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has issued an ultimatum to Elon Musk: appoint a legal representative for your messaging platform, X, within 24 hours or face a shutdown in Brazil. The Heart of the Conflict The dispute stems from X’s alleged non-compliance with orders to block accounts …

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In a fresh twist of courtroom drama, Texas is under fire from a nonprofit advocating for sustainable business practices. The American Sustainable Business Council has filed a lawsuit challenging Senate Bill 13, a 2021 state law that bars Texas from investing in or contracting with businesses deemed to “boycott” the oil and gas sector. The …

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In a significant move to diversify the federal judiciary, President Joe Biden has put forward nominations for three federal district court positions: longtime prosecutors Elizabeth Coombe and Sarah Davenport, and corporate lawyer Sharad Desai. Coombe, based in Albany, New York, has a long track record as a federal prosecutor and has served as the first …

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In a dramatic twist, the attorneys who challenged Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay package are pushing for a record $6 billion in legal fees. Delaware Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick, who is set to decide on this unprecedented request, has been advised by the state’s top court to avoid granting excessive windfalls. The core issue at hand …

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A federal judge in San Francisco has once more dismissed a class action lawsuit alleging that Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, unfairly targeted female employees during the massive layoffs that followed Musk’s acquisition of the company, formerly known as Twitter. U.S. District Judge Jon Tigar’s written ruling highlighted that it remains unclear whether the …

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In a firm ruling from U.S. District Judge Robert Lasnik, Amazon’s attempt to file an extensive 120-page brief in a privacy lawsuit was decisively blocked. The judge, known for his no-nonsense approach, dismissed the tech giant’s request, stating that such lengthy filings often end up being “verbose, repetitive, and a waste of resources.” The ongoing …

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In a dramatic fall from grace, former high-profile attorney Tom Girardi was found guilty by a Los Angeles federal jury on Tuesday of four counts of wire fraud. The 85-year-old, who once gained fame for his role in the pollution case that inspired the film “Erin Brockovich,” was accused of siphoning off $15 million in …

Once a Hero, Now a Villain: Disgraced Lawyer Tom Girardi Found Guilty in $15 Million Fraud Case Read More »

In a significant development, Donald Trump has been hit with a revised federal indictment, this time with a more focused approach from prosecutors. The updated charges come after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that provided the former president with broad immunity from criminal prosecution, narrowing the path forward for the legal team pursuing him. The …

Trump Faces Revised Charges in Election Subversion Case Amid High Stakes Read More »