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fromIndependent
5 days ago

TikToker has injury award raised after appeals court judge disregards video of him dancing due to lack of evidence when it was shot

Personal injury award increased after video evidence dismissed due to lack of timing information.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Judge finds accuser in blockbuster Canada hockey sexual assault trial neither credible or reliable'

Justice Maria Carroccia stated that the government did not prove the charges against the five hockey players beyond a reasonable doubt, leading to disbelief and reaction within the courtroom.
Canada news
fromAol
1 week ago

Appeals court orders new trial for man convicted in 1979 Etan Patz case

Etan was among the first missing children pictured on milk cartons, contributing to an era of fear among American families and making parents more protective of children.
US news
#supreme-court
fromThe Local France
3 weeks ago

French court dismisses government Covid response probe

The investigating committee of the Court of Justice of the Republic has decided to dismiss the case, prosecutor general Remy Heitz said on Monday, without offering details.
France politics
UK news
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Man has conviction overturned despite State claiming Snapchat video evidence used to clear him was edited

Myles Smith's conviction for dangerous driving and other related charges was quashed by the District Court Appeals Court.
#legal-disputes
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Trump Admin Appears to Defy Court Order Allowing Gender-Affirming Passports

According to a source, the administration could resume processing gender marker updates immediately, but instead appears to be deliberately stalling implementation in a refusal to comply with the court order.
US politics
#immigration
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Judiciary Pushback Against Trump's Agenda

Judiciary plays a crucial role in resisting Trump's immigration agenda amid significant pushback from federal judges.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Judiciary Pushback Against Trump's Agenda

Judiciary plays a crucial role in resisting Trump's immigration agenda amid significant pushback from federal judges.
Law
fromCallaborlaw
1 month ago

Unconscionable Employment Terms In Onboarding Documents Can Void Arbitration Agreements

Unconscionable terms in employment agreements can invalidate arbitration agreements, as highlighted in the recent California Court of Appeal case.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

District loses appeal, must pay $1 million for El Segundo middle schooler's year of torment

Irons, who was 13 when the nearly yearlong bullying campaign began in fall 2017. "This ruling confirms what the jury already knew," Irons' attorney Christa Ramey said in a statement. "Eleri was failed at every level by the very people who were supposed to protect her."
SF parents
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump keeps national guards in LA for now as appeals court puts brakes on ban

An appeals court temporarily restored control of California's National Guard to Trump amid ongoing legal battles over its deployment for protests.
#patent-law
#legal-ethics
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
Law

Legal Ethics Roundup: Ford Sues Lawyer Billing 57-Hour Day, 'Biglaw 3, Trump 0,' ABA & Fed Soc Out on Judges & More - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
Law

Legal Ethics Roundup: Ford Sues Lawyer Billing 57-Hour Day, 'Biglaw 3, Trump 0,' ABA & Fed Soc Out on Judges & More - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

How Appealing Weekly Roundup - Above the Law

The U.S. Court of International Trade found Trump's tariffs exceeded presidential authority, influencing the judiciary and public perception.
Recent court rulings challenge Trump's tariffs and the administration's judicial integrity.
#trump-administration
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump adviser confident tariff ruling will be overturned and says three trade deals nearly done live

Three trade deals are nearly complete, and more are anticipated despite court rulings against tariffs imposed by Trump.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

South African woman gets life sentence for selling daughter DW 05/29/2025

"There is nothing that I can find that is redeeming and deserving of a lesser sentence than the harshest I can impose," said Judge Nathan Erasmus.
Parenting
#trump
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Law

Judges on Trump's war on Big Law: 5 explosive quotes from recent orders

Trump's recent court losses demonstrate a backlash against his executive orders targeting law firms, highlighting a judiciary resistant to political manipulation.
Law
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Judges on Trump's war on Big Law: 5 explosive quotes from recent orders

Trump's recent court losses demonstrate a backlash against his executive orders targeting law firms, highlighting a judiciary resistant to political manipulation.
#voting-rights
US news
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

New York's top court blocks NYC from letting noncitizens vote

New York's top court ruled that only citizens can vote in municipal elections, ending NYC's efforts to allow noncitizens to participate.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
4 months ago

New York's top court blocks NYC from letting noncitizens vote

New York's top court ruled against noncitizen voting in NYC municipal elections, affirming that voting is restricted to citizens.
US Elections
fromtime.com
2 months ago

What North Carolina Can Teach us About the 2026 Elections

Federal courts reject post-election vote manipulation efforts.
Recent North Carolina ruling signals strong resistance against changing election results after voting concludes.
US news
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

New York's top court blocks NYC from letting noncitizens vote

New York's top court ruled that only citizens can vote in municipal elections, ending NYC's efforts to allow noncitizens to participate.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
4 months ago

New York's top court blocks NYC from letting noncitizens vote

New York's top court ruled against noncitizen voting in NYC municipal elections, affirming that voting is restricted to citizens.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Cockerel owner hit with fine after neighbours complain about noisy bird

A Hampshire man has lost his appeal against a conviction for allowing his cockerel to disturb his neighbours, despite his defense arguing the bird merely 'croaks'.
UK news
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

FCC urges courts to ignore 5th Circuit ruling that agency can't issue fines

The Fifth Circuit concluded that the FCC acted as prosecutor, jury, and judge, violating AT&T's Seventh Amendment right to a jury trial.
DC food
fromThe Local France
3 months ago

EU court rules 'golden passport' schemes for rich investors are illegal

A member state cannot grant its nationality -- and indeed European citizenship -- in exchange for predetermined payments or investments, as this essentially amounts to rendering the acquisition of nationality a mere commercial transaction.
UK news
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

Jurors can see video of Sean 'Diddy' Combs beating Cassie at hotel in 2016, judge rules

Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces federal sex trafficking charges, highlighted by pivotal video evidence of alleged abuse.
UK news
fromIndependent
3 months ago

One of Ireland's 'top criminals' Jonathan Gill cleared of obstruction as judge tells him 'don't be rude to gardai'

A judge emphasized the importance of respect in court despite Gill's criminal reputation.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Kari Lake Suggests Trump Should Defy Courts: I'd Rather Follow The Constitution Than a Judge Who's Got an Agenda'

Kari Lake argues that President Trump should disregard politically motivated court orders blocking his executive actions.
SF parents
from6abc Philadelphia
3 months ago

Idaho college killings: Judge refuses to rule out death penalty over autism diagnosis

Judge denies Kohberger's lawyer's argument against the death penalty based on autism, asserting no legal basis exists for such a disqualification.
fromFast Company
3 months ago

International students whose visas were revoked are winning cases in U.S. courts

Anjan Roy's legal status as an international student was abruptly terminated, highlighting a troubling trend affecting many students under Trump administration policies.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Diddy's big pretrial win limits testimony about alleged abuse defense called 'far worse' than freak offs

The judge's decision to bar two prior accusers while allowing one to testify is seen as a crucial pretrial victory for Combs, impacting the prosecution's case.
NYC politics
Marketing tech
fromYahoo Finance
3 months ago

Google found to hold illegal monopoly over online ad business

A federal judge ruled that Google holds an illegal monopoly in online advertising, marking its second antitrust loss in over a year.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Two Judges Order Federal Agencies to Unfreeze Climate Money

Federal court rulings have unfrozen climate funds, allowing nonprofits to access much-needed financial support under Biden's administration.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

Judge Bough refuses to step aside in Gibson commission lawsuit

Judicial recusal was contested based on a political donation, but the judge deemed it insufficient for self-removal.
#donald-trump
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Trump says he wouldn't defy courts despite claims he ignored deportation order

Trump insists he will not defy court rulings, despite providing a defense for actions perceived as court flouting.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Trump says he wouldn't defy courts despite claims he ignored deportation order

Trump insists he will not defy court rulings, despite providing a defense for actions perceived as court flouting.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

What Crime Did the Judge Commit?' Newsmax Host Pushes House Republican to Defend Impeachment Articles Trump Called For

Trump attacking Judge Boasberg has sparked a debate across the American political spectrum, with Democrats accusing the Trump administration of potentially violating a court order.
US politics
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
4 months ago

JFK Record Release Appears to Be a Dud, Ovi Goal Trackers Appear Around Town, and We Round Up Local Bars' Cherry Blossom Plans - Washingtonian

Judge Reyes blocks Trump's ban on transgender military service members, citing their sacrifice for equal protection rights.
Trump's firing of FTC commissioners raises concerns about political loyalty in regulatory bodies.
SF food
fromArs Technica
4 months ago

DOGE cuts to USDA may open door to invasive species, higher food prices

Fired USDA employees are being ordered to be reinstated, creating significant legal and operational challenges for the Trump administration.
fromDatabreaches
4 months ago

Courts Are Still Willing To Dismiss Data Breach Lawsuits for Lack of Standing

In Maser v. CommonSpirit Health, the court dismissed a data breach class action due to insufficient allegations linking injury to the breach, despite claims of fraud.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Judges Have Ordered Federal Workers Back on the Job. Now What?

Last month, thousands of probationary federal employees were fired by the Trump administration, but recent court rulings ordered their reinstatement and back pay.
Privacy professionals
fromAxios
4 months ago

Federal judge orders agencies to bring back fired probationary workers

Judge Alsup criticizes the government's firing process, calling it a 'sham' and orders agencies to re-hire workers.
Germany news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

German Court Convicts Five Over Plot to Kidnap Health Official and Spread Chaos

Five individuals were sentenced for plotting to kidnap Germany's health minister and undermine the state amid a radical right movement.
fromThe Mercury News
4 months ago

Man accused of stabbing two people on Bay Area-bound Amtrak train ruled competent to stand trial

Judge Janice M. Williams stated Torres-Mendoza was 'not eligible' for North Bay Regional Center services and was competent to stand trial under state penal code.
SF parents
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 months ago

Multi-millionaire's ex-partner loses bid for share of 18m London home after 'cruel' Alps meeting

Elaborate performances do not equate to legal promises, as a judge ruled against claims for property division.
Law
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago

GOP Senator Warns Trump DOJ Nominees to Uphold the Rule of Law: Don't Ever, Ever' Say You Won't Follow a Court Order

Sen. Kennedy emphasizes adherence to court rulings, warning against the potential collapse of the judiciary if its legitimacy is undermined.
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 months ago

Texas Capital Bank opposes summary judgment in Ginnie Mae suit

TCB disputes Ginnie Mae's authority to extinguish its lien claims under the APA, emphasizing the complexities of mortgage securitization.
fromSFGATE
5 months ago

How HOAs Can Help During Neighbor vs. Neighbor Disputes-and How They Can't

Imposing a duty on homeowners associations or their managing agents to intervene and attempt to resolve disputes between homeowners would place an untenable burden on these entities.
Law
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago

California judge issues rare acquittal of pair in securities fraud case

The acquittal of businessmen Destler and Lazerus highlights significant weaknesses in the prosecution's evidence in the securities fraud case.
Cars
fromBusiness Matters
7 months ago

Car finance crisis set to cost billions and dent investor confidence, warns Lloyds boss

The UK car finance crisis threatens economic stability, fueled by a Court of Appeal ruling against banks' practices.
Investor confidence is declining due to regulatory uncertainties and legal decisions impacting the economy.
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