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In a twist that intertwines the courtroom with the corridors of power, New York prosecutors have proposed sparing President-elect Donald Trump a prison sentence for his hush money conviction. Their rationale? The logistical and constitutional complexities of incarcerating a sitting president. The case, rooted in a $130,000 payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels to …

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A New Jersey man’s attempt to hold Walmart accountable for denying him a job due to cannabis use has been dashed by a federal appeals court, marking a significant decision in the ongoing debate over employment and marijuana laws. In a ruling that split the judges, the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals concluded that …

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In a strategic move, TikTok has recruited Noel Francisco, a former U.S. solicitor general during Donald Trump’s administration, to lead its defense as it prepares to challenge a law that could spell the end for the popular video platform in the United States. Francisco, now with Jones Day, will represent TikTok alongside his colleague Hashim …

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Federal prosecutors have requested a 14-year prison sentence for disbarred California attorney Tom Girardi, following his conviction for wire fraud in August. Girardi, 85, was found guilty of stealing millions in client settlement funds. Prosecutors argue that despite his age and cognitive impairment, his actions—stealing over $15 million and covering up the theft—demonstrate a deliberate …

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ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, has turned to the U.S. Supreme Court in a last-ditch effort to delay a mandate that could lead to TikTok’s ban in the United States. With a looming January 19 deadline, ByteDance filed an emergency motion to temporarily halt a law requiring the divestment of TikTok or face an …

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In a pivotal ruling on December 6, a U.S. federal appeals court upheld a law demanding that ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, divest its U.S. operations by January 19 or face a national ban. The decision marks a significant legal defeat for the app, which has become a cultural cornerstone for 170 million Americans but …

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A Connecticut appellate court has upheld a monumental verdict against Alex Jones, cementing a nearly $1.3 billion judgment over his baseless claims about the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting. The decision marks another significant blow for the Infowars founder, whose conspiracy theories caused immeasurable harm to grieving families. The court upheld the jury’s 2022 decision …

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A U.S. judge has accused Apple of misusing legal confidentiality to withhold internal documents in its long-running legal battle with Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite. This latest dispute stems from a broader antitrust fight over Apple’s App Store practices, particularly its control over payment systems. U.S. Magistrate Judge Thomas Hixson, based in San Francisco, …

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