Appeals Court Blocks Biden's Student Debt Relief Plan
More than half of borrowers in the SAVE program have $0 monthly payments.
Net neutrality never stood a chance
The Sixth Circuit Court's ruling effectively ends the Biden administration's net neutrality order, marking a conclusion to a decade-long regulatory battle.
Appeals Court Blocks Biden's Student Debt Relief Plan
More than half of borrowers in the SAVE program have $0 monthly payments.
Net neutrality never stood a chance
The Sixth Circuit Court's ruling effectively ends the Biden administration's net neutrality order, marking a conclusion to a decade-long regulatory battle.
Here are the victories for transgender people's rights in 2024
2024 was difficult for transgender individuals due to legislative attacks, but significant victories provide hope for the future.
Transgender health care must be paid for by state insurance, says an appeals court
Transgender advocates celebrate a significant victory in securing health insurance coverage for gender-affirming care in North Carolina and West Virginia.
04/16/2024
Transgender rights court rulings: Idaho law to take effect, Ohio & West Virginia rulings favor transgender rights, Kentucky avoids anti-LGBTQ+ laws.
Here are the victories for transgender people's rights in 2024
2024 was difficult for transgender individuals due to legislative attacks, but significant victories provide hope for the future.
Transgender health care must be paid for by state insurance, says an appeals court
Transgender advocates celebrate a significant victory in securing health insurance coverage for gender-affirming care in North Carolina and West Virginia.
04/16/2024
Transgender rights court rulings: Idaho law to take effect, Ohio & West Virginia rulings favor transgender rights, Kentucky avoids anti-LGBTQ+ laws.
Careful Which Emojis You Use, Lest You Inadvertently Enter Into A Contract
A Canadian court ruled that an emoji could be a valid acceptance of a contract, reflecting evolving communication standards.
Delaware Supreme Court Refuses to Enforce Noncompete Against Company Founder Who Joined Competitor
Delaware courts can strike down overbroad restrictive covenants rather than modifying them, affirming enforceability standards in contractual agreements.
Albertsons gives up on Kroger merger and sues the grocery chain for failing to secure deal
Albertsons is abandoning its merger with Kroger after court rejections, citing Kroger's failure to secure necessary regulatory approvals.
Other Barks and Bites for Friday, December 6: GAO Releases Third-Party Litigation Funding Report; PQA Must Identify Members in VLSI Patent Litigation; CAFC Issues Two Precedential Decisions
The article discusses major developments in patent litigation, including court rulings and challenges to judicial processes involving special interest groups.
CAFC Finds Food Slicer Not Readily Reconfigurable by Consumers to Support Infringement Finding
The Federal Circuit's ruling emphasized the necessity for clear evidence in patent cases, especially regarding noninfringement and damage calculations.
Other Barks and Bites for Friday, December 6: GAO Releases Third-Party Litigation Funding Report; PQA Must Identify Members in VLSI Patent Litigation; CAFC Issues Two Precedential Decisions
The article discusses major developments in patent litigation, including court rulings and challenges to judicial processes involving special interest groups.
CAFC Finds Food Slicer Not Readily Reconfigurable by Consumers to Support Infringement Finding
The Federal Circuit's ruling emphasized the necessity for clear evidence in patent cases, especially regarding noninfringement and damage calculations.
Lawyers Face Consequences For Countering Trial Expert's Test
The fine line between zealous advocacy and excess is often defined by case outcomes.
Pro-Israel demonstrator charged in Newton shooting gets GPS monitor removed, curfew lifted
Scott Hayes is no longer under GPS monitoring after a judge's ruling related to his shooting case from a pro-Israel rally.
Latest Decisions from the Appellate Division, Second Department
The appellate court reversed a default judgment due to improper amendment of a complaint against Coney Island Realty.
Title company Millennium Abstract Corp. was cleared of breach of contract claims in an escrow dispute.
Senior South Korean Police Officer Sentenced to 3 Years Over Crowd Crush
A senior police officer was sentenced for negligence in a Halloween crowd crush that resulted in nearly 160 deaths in Seoul.
Cigarette butt discard from car in Waterford costs woman 1,185 in fines and legal fees
A woman was fined €1,185 for disregarding a litter fine related to a discarded cigarette butt.
Harvey Weinstein Is Hospitalized for Emergency Heart Surgery
Harvey Weinstein underwent emergency heart surgery due to significant health concerns while being held at Rikers Island jail complex.
Court handcuffs employees with non-compete agreements - again
A recent court ruling reinstated non-compete contracts, undermining FTC's efforts to ban them and preventing potential financial benefits for millions of workers.
Woman accused in TTC streetcar stabbing found not criminally responsible | CBC News
Leah Valdez was found not criminally responsible for stabbing another woman, highlighting issues of mental health in criminal cases.
Special counsel appeals Trump classified documents case dismissal
Prosecutors seek to reinstate charges against Trump, arguing dismissal was legally unfounded.
Court To RFK Jr.: Fact-Checking Doesn't Violate 1st Amendment Nor Does Section 230 Make Meta A State Actor
The courts have consistently ruled that Meta's censorship policies regarding vaccine misinformation are permissible under First Amendment rights since Meta is a private entity.
Santa Clara County records first Racial Justice Act violation - San Jose Spotlight
Santa Clara County Public Defender's Office challenges racist criminal charges, encountering limited success in court.
The Rwanda bill explained: What is the controversial policy and what happens next?
The UK's plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda was deemed unlawful by the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court due to concerns about the safety of refugees.
How Mark Scarsi Post Hoc Dismantled Abbe Lowell's Juicy Timeline - emptywheel
Judge Mark Scarsi's denials of Hunter Biden's motions were in line with precedent and expectations.
Scarsi's rulings indicate a cautious and precedent-based approach to legal decisions.
Morning Docket: 02.22.24
California gun ban struck down based on dormant commerce clause, not Second Amendment
Pharmacy facing lawsuit for using AI lie detector in applicant screening
Courts now an ally in battle to stop book bans
Some parents view librarians as dangerous and attack them and the books in their libraries.
Courts are bringing common sense to the discussion and protecting librarians from these attacks.
Why four court cases could unleash a new crisis in Thai politics
Court rulings on Prime Minister Thavisin & opposition party could spark political crisis in Thailand.