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Canada news

Canada to restore right of citizens born abroad to pass citizenship to children also born outside country

Canada plans to restore citizenship transmission rights for citizens born abroad, addressing past restrictions and aiming for a fairer system. [ more ]

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Health

Alabama Legislature moves to protect IVF services after state court ruling

Alabama lawmakers passed legislation protecting IVF services.

Legislation would extend lawsuit protections to clinics in Alabama. [ more ]

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Canada news

Canada to restore right of citizens born abroad to pass citizenship to children also born outside country

Canada plans to restore citizenship transmission rights for citizens born abroad, addressing past restrictions and aiming for a fairer system. [ more ]

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Health

Alabama Legislature moves to protect IVF services after state court ruling

Alabama lawmakers passed legislation protecting IVF services.

Legislation would extend lawsuit protections to clinics in Alabama. [ more ]

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Law

Appeal court upholds TTC workers' right to strike as potential job action looms | CBC News

Ontario's top court upholds TTC workers' right to strike. [ more ]

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London

Tower Hamlets council criticised by judge for supporting 'rapist' father in domestic abuse case

Tower Hamlets council criticized for disregarding domestic abuse findings and supporting abusive father's custody of children. [ more ]

#appeal

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Brooklyn

Convicted Brooklyn 'Bling Bishop' sent to jail for violating bond ahead of sentencing in fraud case * Brooklyn Paper

The "Bling Bishop" of Brooklyn, Lamor Whitehead, was jailed for violating his bail conditions by flashing sealed court documents on social media. [ more ]

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LA real estate

Court Denies Huge Builder's Remedy Project in Redondo Beach

A court has denied Leo Pustilnikov's application to build a 35-unit apartment project in Redondo Beach, following a tentative ruling a week ago.

Pustilnikov plans to appeal the decision. [ more ]

Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn

Convicted Brooklyn 'Bling Bishop' sent to jail for violating bond ahead of sentencing in fraud case * Brooklyn Paper

The "Bling Bishop" of Brooklyn, Lamor Whitehead, was jailed for violating his bail conditions by flashing sealed court documents on social media. [ more ]

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LA real estate

Court Denies Huge Builder's Remedy Project in Redondo Beach

A court has denied Leo Pustilnikov's application to build a 35-unit apartment project in Redondo Beach, following a tentative ruling a week ago.

Pustilnikov plans to appeal the decision. [ more ]

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Europe politics

Brexit blamed as court ruling leaves UK immigration policy in chaos

Brexiteers faced consequences of high court ruling on UK immigration chaos. [ more ]

#legal-proceedings

Irish Independent

New York City

'An appalling litany of unlawful conduct' - judge summons rogue landlord Marc Godart for questioning

Mr Justice Brian Cregan criticized Mr Godart's company for unlawful conduct and lack of truthfulness. [ more ]

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New York City

JUST IN: Donald Trump Loses Attempt to Overturn $80 Million Verdict in E. Jean Carroll Case

Donald Trump's attempt to avoid paying $83.3 million defamation judgment to E. Jean Carroll has been denied by the court. [ more ]

Advocate.com

New York City

Harvey Weinstein's sex crime conviction overturned in New York, new trial ordered

The New York Court of Appeals overturned Harvey Weinstein's sex crimes conviction, ordering a new trial. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Law

Georgia prosecutors urge court to reject Trump attempt to disqualify Fani Willis

Prosecutors ask Georgia court to reject Trump's claim of DA disqualification due to relationship.

Judge ruled appearance of conflict; Deputy resigned for DA to continue case. [ more ]

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Law

Judge rejects Donald Trump's request to delay hush-money trial until Supreme Court rules on immunity

The judge rejected Trump's request to delay his hush money trial, citing the untimely nature of the request.

Trump's lawyers were criticized for missing filing deadlines and not providing explanations for late filings. [ more ]

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Law

Trump Previews Electoral Strategy Of Shouting 'Just An ATTEMPTED Rapist' At Random Judges

Trump sued ABC and George Stephanopoulos for eliding the distinction about the sexual assault case.

The jury ruled Trump was liable for sexual assault, not rape, due to a technicality in his actions. [ more ]

Irish Independent

New York City

'An appalling litany of unlawful conduct' - judge summons rogue landlord Marc Godart for questioning

Mr Justice Brian Cregan criticized Mr Godart's company for unlawful conduct and lack of truthfulness. [ more ]

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New York City

JUST IN: Donald Trump Loses Attempt to Overturn $80 Million Verdict in E. Jean Carroll Case

Donald Trump's attempt to avoid paying $83.3 million defamation judgment to E. Jean Carroll has been denied by the court. [ more ]

Advocate.com

New York City

Harvey Weinstein's sex crime conviction overturned in New York, new trial ordered

The New York Court of Appeals overturned Harvey Weinstein's sex crimes conviction, ordering a new trial. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Law

Georgia prosecutors urge court to reject Trump attempt to disqualify Fani Willis

Prosecutors ask Georgia court to reject Trump's claim of DA disqualification due to relationship.

Judge ruled appearance of conflict; Deputy resigned for DA to continue case. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

Law

Judge rejects Donald Trump's request to delay hush-money trial until Supreme Court rules on immunity

The judge rejected Trump's request to delay his hush money trial, citing the untimely nature of the request.

Trump's lawyers were criticized for missing filing deadlines and not providing explanations for late filings. [ more ]

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Law

Trump Previews Electoral Strategy Of Shouting 'Just An ATTEMPTED Rapist' At Random Judges

Trump sued ABC and George Stephanopoulos for eliding the distinction about the sexual assault case.

The jury ruled Trump was liable for sexual assault, not rape, due to a technicality in his actions. [ more ]

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#discrimination

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LGBT

Nassau County exec vows to appeal after judge strikes down trans sports

A State Supreme Court judge struck down Nassau County's ban on transgender women in women's sports, prompting the County Executive to consider an appeal. [ more ]

Truthout

LGBT

4th Circuit Rules Against States Discriminating Against Trans Patients

Providing gender-affirming care to transgender individuals is cost-effective and discriminatory Medicaid regulations were ruled unconstitutional by the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. [ more ]

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LGBT

Judges Rule West Virginia and North Carolina's Transgender Care Coverage Policies are Discriminatory

Federal appeals court rules West Virginia and North Carolina's exclusion of health care coverage for transgender individuals as discriminatory. [ more ]

Advocate.com

Law

Trump judge tosses DeSantis's 'Stop Woke Law,' and calls it 'First Amendment sin'

The 11th Court of Appeals struck down Florida's 'Stop Woke Law' component.

The law aimed to restrict discussions on race, privilege, and discrimination in schools and workplaces. [ more ]

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Law

Texas School Walks Right Through Giant CROWN Act Loophole

Barber Hill High School faced legal battles over male students with locs.

Texas school's hair policy was upheld by the court under the CROWN Act. [ more ]

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Venture

Grant program for Black women business owners is discriminatory, appeals court rules

A federal court suspended a venture capital firm's grant program for Black women, seen as discriminatory by conservative groups. [ more ]

New York Post

LGBT

Nassau County exec vows to appeal after judge strikes down trans sports

A State Supreme Court judge struck down Nassau County's ban on transgender women in women's sports, prompting the County Executive to consider an appeal. [ more ]

Truthout

LGBT

4th Circuit Rules Against States Discriminating Against Trans Patients

Providing gender-affirming care to transgender individuals is cost-effective and discriminatory Medicaid regulations were ruled unconstitutional by the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. [ more ]

time.com

LGBT

Judges Rule West Virginia and North Carolina's Transgender Care Coverage Policies are Discriminatory

Federal appeals court rules West Virginia and North Carolina's exclusion of health care coverage for transgender individuals as discriminatory. [ more ]

Advocate.com

Law

Trump judge tosses DeSantis's 'Stop Woke Law,' and calls it 'First Amendment sin'

The 11th Court of Appeals struck down Florida's 'Stop Woke Law' component.

The law aimed to restrict discussions on race, privilege, and discrimination in schools and workplaces. [ more ]

Above the Law

Law

Texas School Walks Right Through Giant CROWN Act Loophole

Barber Hill High School faced legal battles over male students with locs.

Texas school's hair policy was upheld by the court under the CROWN Act. [ more ]

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3 weeks ago

Venture

Grant program for Black women business owners is discriminatory, appeals court rules

A federal court suspended a venture capital firm's grant program for Black women, seen as discriminatory by conservative groups. [ more ]

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LGBT

Gay teacher fired after announcing wedding loses appeal

Court ruled Catholic school in NC was justified in firing gay teacher for wedding announcement. [ more ]

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Business

Australian Court Hands Win to Market Regulator in Case Against Qoin Blockchain, But There is a Catch

The court ruled in favor of Australia's markets regulator in the case against BPS Financial Pty Ltd regarding their Qoin scheme. [ more ]

#lawsuit

ABA Journal

Law

Data breach suit against ABA tossed by federal judge

Data breach lawsuit against ABA dismissed by federal judge. [ more ]

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Europe news

Russia court rejects lawsuit by Nalvany's mother alleging improper care

The court rejected Navalny lawsuit due to disclosure concerns

Navalny's family accuses Putin of involvement in his death [ more ]

ABA Journal

Law

Data breach suit against ABA tossed by federal judge

Data breach lawsuit against ABA dismissed by federal judge. [ more ]

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Europe news

Russia court rejects lawsuit by Nalvany's mother alleging improper care

The court rejected Navalny lawsuit due to disclosure concerns

Navalny's family accuses Putin of involvement in his death [ more ]

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Ars Technica

EU data protection

Court upholds New York law that says ISPs must offer $15 broadband

The US Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit reversed a ruling blocking New York's law requiring $15 broadband plans for low-income consumers. [ more ]

therealdeal.com

California

LA Court Nixes California SB9 Allowing Home Lot Splits

SB9 law allowing homeowners to split lots for duplexes struck down by Los Angeles judge as unconstitutional. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Law

Supreme Court might drop Jan. 6 obstruction charges. How it affects Sacramento defendants

Ruling on obstruction charge could impact Capitol rioters' sentences. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

Education

Ruling due in Muslim student's High Court challenge against prayer ban' at north London school

A Muslim student challenged Michaela Community School over a prayer ban on religious grounds. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Law

Arizona Republicans block abortion-ban repeal after denouncing court ruling

Republicans in Arizona stopped Democrats from repealing an 1864 abortion law despite court ruling.

Court ruling allows strict abortion law in Arizona to proceed with no exceptions for rape or incest. [ more ]

#legal-dispute

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National Basketball Association

Judge: Morant punched teen in self-defense

Ja Morant was ruled to have acted in self-defense when punching a teenager at his home.

The court filing granted Morant civil immunity under Tennessee's self-defense immunity statute. [ more ]

Above the Law

Artificial intelligence

Airline Said It's Not Responsible For Terrible Advice From Its Own Customer Service AI Bot. The Court... Disagreed.

Using AI in customer service can backfire when inaccurate information is provided.

Air Canada's attempt to hold the AI chatbot as a separate legal entity failed. [ more ]

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National Basketball Association

Judge: Morant punched teen in self-defense

Ja Morant was ruled to have acted in self-defense when punching a teenager at his home.

The court filing granted Morant civil immunity under Tennessee's self-defense immunity statute. [ more ]

Above the Law

Artificial intelligence

Airline Said It's Not Responsible For Terrible Advice From Its Own Customer Service AI Bot. The Court... Disagreed.

Using AI in customer service can backfire when inaccurate information is provided.

Air Canada's attempt to hold the AI chatbot as a separate legal entity failed. [ more ]

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#new-york

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New York City

New York's ban on pot ads struck down as violation of free speech

Legal pot industry in New York facing turmoil due to overturned regulations on cannabis advertising and marketing.

Judge Kevin Bryant ruling against illegal regulations, including banning cannabis promotions on third-party platforms. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

US politics

Trump, the law-and-order' candidate, is an adjudicated fraudster | Lloyd Green

Trump facing legal troubles in New York

Trump banned from serving at New York company for three years

Trump's credibility questioned in court [ more ]

New York Post

New York City

New York's ban on pot ads struck down as violation of free speech

Legal pot industry in New York facing turmoil due to overturned regulations on cannabis advertising and marketing.

Judge Kevin Bryant ruling against illegal regulations, including banning cannabis promotions on third-party platforms. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

US politics

Trump, the law-and-order' candidate, is an adjudicated fraudster | Lloyd Green

Trump facing legal troubles in New York

Trump banned from serving at New York company for three years

Trump's credibility questioned in court [ more ]

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#terrorism

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France politics

France: Strasbourg attack suspect jailed for 30 years DW 04/04/2024

An accomplice of the 2018 Strasbourg attack was sentenced to 30 years for supplying weapons.

Audrey M. from Ivory Coast assisted the main attacker in obtaining firearms. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Social justice

Canadian Judge Rules the Killing of Four Muslims Was Terrorism

The deadly rampage was ruled an act of terrorism motivated by white supremacy.

This was the first terrorism finding in Canada against a far-right extremist. [ more ]

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France politics

France: Strasbourg attack suspect jailed for 30 years DW 04/04/2024

An accomplice of the 2018 Strasbourg attack was sentenced to 30 years for supplying weapons.

Audrey M. from Ivory Coast assisted the main attacker in obtaining firearms. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Social justice

Canadian Judge Rules the Killing of Four Muslims Was Terrorism

The deadly rampage was ruled an act of terrorism motivated by white supremacy.

This was the first terrorism finding in Canada against a far-right extremist. [ more ]

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Cryptocurrency

Judge Imposes Worldwide Asset Freeze on Fake Satoshi Craig Wright

UK judge ordered $7.6 million freeze on Craig Wright's assets for false Satoshi Nakamoto claims.

Court ruling debunked Wright's Bitcoin origins, leading to asset freeze and disclosure requirements. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

Law

Appeals court order probe of juror bias in Boston marathon bombing

The case of Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev returns to lower court for juror bias investigation.

Tsarnaev's death sentence remains for now pending further inquiry on juror biases. [ more ]

Above the Law

Law

What Is The World Coming To When A Former President Can't Even Blame His Lawyers For Paying Off A Pornstar?

Justice Merchan denied Trump's exclusion requests in the false business records case.

Court rejected Trump's defense strategy involving the presence of counsel. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Law

Federal court rules firearm restrictions on defendants awaiting trial are constitutional

Court rules that prohibiting criminal defendants from possessing firearms while awaiting trial is constitutional.

U.S. laws historically aim to disarm dangerous criminal defendants. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Law

Firearm restrictions on defendants awaiting trial are constitutional, 9th Circuit rules

The court ruled the restrictions on possessing guns for defendants awaiting trial were constitutional.

The historical evidence supported the disarmament of dangerous criminal defendants. [ more ]

#berlin

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Berlin

Airbnb: Berlin court deals blow to holiday home platform DW 03/13/2024

Thousands of holiday apartments may be freed up for the rental market in Berlin due to a recent court ruling.

Berlin's higher administrative court allows the city to force owners to rent out holiday apartments before a 2014 law banning them goes into effect. [ more ]

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Berlin

Berlin court's holiday home ruling: bad news for Airbnb DW 03/13/2024

Thousands of holiday apartments may be freed up for the rental market in Berlin due to a recent court ruling.

The Berlin higher administrative court's decision could bring back around 10,000 apartments for rental in Berlin. [ more ]

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Berlin

Airbnb: Berlin court deals blow to holiday home platform DW 03/13/2024

Thousands of holiday apartments may be freed up for the rental market in Berlin due to a recent court ruling.

Berlin's higher administrative court allows the city to force owners to rent out holiday apartments before a 2014 law banning them goes into effect. [ more ]

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Berlin

Berlin court's holiday home ruling: bad news for Airbnb DW 03/13/2024

Thousands of holiday apartments may be freed up for the rental market in Berlin due to a recent court ruling.

The Berlin higher administrative court's decision could bring back around 10,000 apartments for rental in Berlin. [ more ]

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Washington Post

Law

Federal judge orders minority business agency opened to all races

Federal judge in Texas rules MBDA must open doors to every race

Court ruling declares MBDA's presumption of disadvantage based on race unconstitutional [ more ]

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UK news

Man who called Tory MP Mike Freer's office saying I'm coming for you' is sentenced

MP received death threats and arson attack leading him to step down at next election.

Man given community order for offensive call to MP's office after years of hounding. [ more ]

www.npr.org

Law

Montana judge declares 3 laws restricting abortion unconstitutional

Three Montana laws restricting abortion rights struck down in court as unconstitutional

Laws aimed to impose severe burdens on abortion access without clear justification [ more ]

New York Post

EU data protection

Prince Harry demanded to know who downgraded his police protection: 'I would like that person's name'

Prince Harry lost bid for taxpayer-funded UK security

Harry requested the name of the person who downgraded his security in the UK [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

UK news

Shamima Begum loses bid at Court of Appeal to have UK citizenship restored

Shamima Begum lost bid to overturn citizenship stripping decision

Court dismissed challenge due to legality of decision not within its jurisdiction [ more ]

Fox News

NYC politics

New York City law to let non-citizen's vote ruled unconstitutional in appellate court

New York state court denies law allowing non-citizens to vote in local elections.

Law creating 'municipal voters' ruled null and void by court due to violation of New York Constitution. [ more ]

Ars Technica

OMG science

Ala. hospital halts IVF after state's high court ruled embryos are "children"

UAB halts IVF due to court ruling

Implications of court ruling on IVF services [ more ]

MarketWatch

US politics

Meet the former organized-crime prosecutor now overseeing the Trump Organization

New financial oversight at Trump Organization

Barbara Jones overseeing Trump Organization financial decisions [ more ]

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Law

Ontario Appeal Court set to rule on constitutionality of wage restraint law Bill 124 | CBC News

Ontario's top court will rule on the constitutionality of a law limiting raises for public sector workers.

The law, known as Bill 124, sparked outrage and was found unconstitutional by the Ontario Superior Court.

Arbitrators have awarded retroactive pay to workers affected by the law, straining budgets of hospitals. [ more ]

#california

Privacy professionals

California launches privacy.ca.gov, a website dedicated to privacy information

The California Third District Court of Appeal has ruled in favor of the California Privacy Protection Agency and California Attorney General in a case regarding the enforcement of privacy regulations.

The court emphasized the importance of voters' intent in strengthening and protecting consumers' privacy rights. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

2 weeks ago

California

9th Circuit says California ban on gun sales on state property is constitutional

California laws prohibiting firearm sales at state property deemed constitutional by U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. [ more ]

Privacy professionals

California launches privacy.ca.gov, a website dedicated to privacy information

The court emphasized the importance of voters' intent in strengthening and protecting consumers' privacy rights. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

2 weeks ago

California

9th Circuit says California ban on gun sales on state property is constitutional

California laws prohibiting firearm sales at state property deemed constitutional by U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. [ more ]

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US politics

Judge Finds 8 Antioch Police Officers Tainted by Racial Bias, Reduces Criminal Charges | KQED

The ruling threw out sentence enhancements in a criminal case involving racist text messages sent by Antioch police officers.

Residents have reported racist and illegal behavior by Antioch law enforcement for years, and a previous FBI investigation uncovered thousands of racist text messages. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

UK news

Prince Harry pursues 115 further phone hacking claims after Mirror victory

The phone hacking case brought by the Duke of Sussex and other celebrities against Mirror Group Newspapers was successful.

The publisher has been ordered to pay nearly 2m in costs. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Dining

British Court Answers an Eternal Question: How Much Potato Does a Crisp Contain?

The British tax appeals court ruled that Walkers Sensations Poppadoms are considered the same as potato crisps.

Food debates like these have moral implications and can evoke strong cultural identities. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

San Francisco

Limits on San Francisco's clearing of homeless encampments upheld by 9th Circuit

A court order limiting San Francisco's ability to clear street encampments will remain in effect while litigation continues.

The ruling is a win for the Coalition on Homelessness, who challenged San Francisco's policies as unjust and illegal. [ more ]

#first-amendment

Baltimore Sun

Law

Panel of federal judges says a First Amendment challenge to Maryland's digital ad tax should be considered

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit has directed a lower federal court to consider a challenge to Maryland's digital advertising tax on First Amendment grounds.

The law, which taxes companies like Facebook and Google for digital ads on the internet, has faced opposition from Big Tech and is being closely watched by other states. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

US politics

Appeals Court Finds DeSantis Violated Prosecutor's First Amendment Rights

A federal court of appeals ruled that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis violated First Amendment protections by suspending a progressive state prosecutor for political gain.

This ruling undermines DeSantis' claims of strong-arm leadership in his presidential campaign. [ more ]

Baltimore Sun

Law

Panel of federal judges says a First Amendment challenge to Maryland's digital ad tax should be considered

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit has directed a lower federal court to consider a challenge to Maryland's digital advertising tax on First Amendment grounds.

The law, which taxes companies like Facebook and Google for digital ads on the internet, has faced opposition from Big Tech and is being closely watched by other states. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

US politics

Appeals Court Finds DeSantis Violated Prosecutor's First Amendment Rights

A federal court of appeals ruled that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis violated First Amendment protections by suspending a progressive state prosecutor for political gain.

This ruling undermines DeSantis' claims of strong-arm leadership in his presidential campaign. [ more ]

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Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin ETFs from Grayscale, BlackRock, and others approved by SEC and could start trading this week

The SEC has approved 11 Bitcoin ETFs, signaling a major endorsement of digital currencies by the primary securities regulator.

The approval comes after the SEC faced pressure from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to explain why it had not approved an application from Grayscale. [ more ]

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Cryptocurrency

Gary Gensler's Statement on Bitcoin ETF Approvals

The SEC has approved the listing and trading of spot bitcoin exchange-traded product (ETP) shares.

The decision to approve these ETPs was influenced by a court ruling that the SEC failed to adequately explain its reasoning in a previous disapproval. [ more ]

www.fastcompany.com

Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin ETFs from Grayscale, BlackRock, and others approved by SEC and could start trading this week

The SEC has approved 11 Bitcoin ETFs, signaling a major endorsement of digital currencies by the primary securities regulator.

The approval comes after the SEC faced pressure from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to explain why it had not approved an application from Grayscale. [ more ]

Coindesk

Cryptocurrency

Gary Gensler's Statement on Bitcoin ETF Approvals

The SEC has approved the listing and trading of spot bitcoin exchange-traded product (ETP) shares.

The decision to approve these ETPs was influenced by a court ruling that the SEC failed to adequately explain its reasoning in a previous disapproval. [ more ]

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Soccer (FIFA)

FIFA backs embattled CBF president Rodrigues

FIFA has backed the Brazilian soccer confederation president, Ednaldo Rodrigues, after he was reinstated following a court ruling.

FIFA threatened to suspend Brazil from all international competitions due to the court ruling that dismissed Rodrigues. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

6 months ago

Law

Video: The Latest Challenge to the Voting Rights Act

A recent court ruling in Arkansas could weaken the Voting Rights Act and make it harder to challenge racially discriminatory voting practices.

The ruling by the 8th Circuit appeals court would effectively bar private citizens and civil rights groups from suing under section 2 of the law. [ more ]

#Germany

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Germany news

German economy contracts in 3rd quarter DW 11/24/2023

Germany's economy contracted by 0.1% in the third quarter of 2023 compared to the second quarter.

Consumer spending fell by 0.3% in the third quarter and German exports and imports also declined.

A court ruling on diverting unused debt to a climate fund threatens the German government's plan and the economy's growth. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Germany politics

Germany Announces Special Budget to Avert Crisis

Germany has announced a plan to address its budget crisis without requiring fresh debt.

The plan involves adopting a special budget to cover the cost of energy subsidies.

The government's spending plans were compromised by a court ruling that violated the constitution. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Germany politics

Germany Announces Special Budget to Avert Crisis

Germany proposes a plan to address its budget crisis without fresh debt.

The plan involves adopting a special budget to cover the cost of energy subsidies.

Details about the plan are scarce. [ more ]

www.dw.com

Germany news

German economy contracts in 3rd quarter DW 11/24/2023

Germany's economy contracted by 0.1% in the third quarter of 2023 compared to the second quarter.

Consumer spending fell by 0.3% in the third quarter and German exports and imports also declined.

A court ruling on diverting unused debt to a climate fund threatens the German government's plan and the economy's growth. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Germany politics

Germany Announces Special Budget to Avert Crisis

Germany has announced a plan to address its budget crisis without requiring fresh debt.

The plan involves adopting a special budget to cover the cost of energy subsidies.

The government's spending plans were compromised by a court ruling that violated the constitution. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Germany politics

Germany Announces Special Budget to Avert Crisis

Germany proposes a plan to address its budget crisis without fresh debt.

The plan involves adopting a special budget to cover the cost of energy subsidies.

Details about the plan are scarce. [ more ]

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#court ruling

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London politics

What next after Pakistan court declares Imran Khan's trial in jail illegal?

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's trial inside a jail has been declared illegal, giving a boost to the country's main opposition leader.

Khan has been in jail since August 5 but was granted bail three weeks later. However, he remains in custody in connection with other cases.

The Islamabad High Court declared the requirement to hold the cypher trial in jail null and void, stating that it did not meet the requirements for an open trial. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Germany politics

Germany Freezes Government Spending as Budget Crisis Deepens

The German government has halted all new spending following a court ruling that deemed its actions improper.

The ruling has created a budget crisis and thrown the country's spending plans into disarray.

The halt in new spending applies to all ministries and will be in effect through Dec. 31. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

London politics

What next after Pakistan court declares Imran Khan's trial in jail illegal?

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's trial inside a jail has been declared illegal, giving a boost to the country's main opposition leader.

Khan has been in jail since August 5 but was granted bail three weeks later. However, he remains in custody in connection with other cases.

The Islamabad High Court declared the requirement to hold the cypher trial in jail null and void, stating that it did not meet the requirements for an open trial. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Germany politics

Germany Freezes Government Spending as Budget Crisis Deepens

The German government has halted all new spending following a court ruling that deemed its actions improper.

The ruling has created a budget crisis and thrown the country's spending plans into disarray.

The halt in new spending applies to all ministries and will be in effect through Dec. 31. [ more ]

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