In a legal clash over Californian gun control measures, a federal appeals court has overridden a previous order, allowing the implementation of a judge’s ruling that prevents the enforcement of a controversial law banning the carrying of guns in most public places. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rescinded a prior suspension of the …
In a Manhattan courtroom set against the city’s iconic skyline, the National Rifle Association (NRA) and its long-standing leader Wayne LaPierre are on the brink of a corruption trial. This imminent legal battle comes just three days after LaPierre’s abrupt resignation as the CEO of the influential gun rights organization. Legal proceedings initiated by New …
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In a legal maneuver, Amazon.com (AMZN.O) invokes U.S. law shielding online platforms from third-party content claims, aiming to thwart a consumer lawsuit accusing the tech giant of profiting from illicit casino-style applications. The company, in a recent filing, urges a federal judge in Seattle to suspend the case while an appeals court deliberates on similar …
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In an unexpected turn of events, the U.S. Supreme Court’s June ban on affirmative action in college admissions has not hindered the surge in diversity among law school applicants, contrary to concerns voiced by some legal scholars. The latest data from the Law School Admission Council reveals that the current national law school applicant pool …
In a legal showdown that could redefine the real estate landscape, New York’s Attorney General, Letitia James, is pushing for the permanent exclusion of former U.S. President Donald Trump from the state’s real estate sector. The dramatic call comes as the climax to a prolonged civil case, where allegations of substantial fraud threaten to strip …
In a dramatic turn of events, Microsoft and OpenAI find themselves entangled in a legal quagmire as acclaimed nonfiction authors Nicholas Basbanes and Nicholas Gage file a lawsuit in a Manhattan federal court. The dynamic duo asserts that their literary creations were illicitly employed in the training of artificial intelligence (AI) models, including the widely-used …
In a recent decision, a federal appeals court has given the green light to Mississippi’s establishment of a state-run court in Jackson, its Black-majority capital, despite vehement objections from the NAACP. The court ruling dismisses the NAACP’s claims that the court’s appointment structure violates the 14th Amendment, emphasizing a lack of standing by the plaintiffs. …
As dawn paints its shadows over the grand facade of the U.S. Supreme Court, the nation’s judicial arena is set for a gripping saga. The Supreme Court, donned in its conservative majority, has granted Idaho permission to enforce a near-total abortion ban in medical-emergency scenarios, paving the way for a legal showdown against President Joe …
In a swift and unprecedented move, the U.S. Supreme Court has expedited the hearing of Donald Trump’s appeal against the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision to bar him from the state’s Republican primary ballot. The case, centered on the 14th Amendment and allegations of insurrection, carries significant implications for the upcoming 2024 presidential election. The Colorado …
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In a rare and closely watched trial, a former public defender, Caryn Strickland, concluded her legal battle against the U.S. federal judiciary, alleging mishandling of her workplace misconduct complaint. The trial, presided over by U.S. District Judge William Young, took place remotely in federal court in Asheville, North Carolina, with its culmination on January 4. …
Former Public Defender Wraps Up Sexual Harassment Trial Against U.S. Judiciary Read More »
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