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Above the Law
1 day ago
Law

Everything's Coming Up Milhouse For Trump

Trump's legal battles delaying prosecution of election crimes may prolong resolution. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
New York City

At Trump's Trial, a Decade's Worth of Celebrity Sleaze Is Exhumed

The testimony at Donald Trump's trial sheds light on the celebrity-obsessed digital media environment that boosted his political prominence. [ more ]
www.bostonherald.com
1 week ago
US Elections

Trump is having a bad week. Will it matter in the election?

Former President Trump faced a challenging week with legal battles and court appearances, highlighting his new reality as a presidential candidate. [ more ]
www.cnn.com
2 weeks ago
US Elections

Supreme Court to hear arguments on Trump immunity case

The Supreme Court is hearing arguments on Trump's immunity claim in an election subversion case, impacting his legal battles and potential political future. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
New York City

Fairness, a Trump Obsession, Is Central to Jury Selection in His Trial

Donald Trump views the world through a lens of fairness for himself and his supporters. [ more ]
The New Yorker
3 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Donald Trump's Very Busy Court Calendar

The legal battles against Donald Trump are complex, with multiple cases, hearings, and challenges in different states, culminating in potential Supreme Court decisions. [ more ]
BostonGlobe.com
1 month ago
US politics

Trump confronts a moment of truth for his finances in Manhattan court - The Boston Globe

Trump faces deadline to post bond for $454 million civil fraud verdict.
Financial strain on Trump from court battles and appeals court not ruling on waiver request. [ more ]
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www.npr.org
1 week ago
Medicine

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. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 weeks ago
Education

Transgender rights vs. parent rights. California goes to court to settle school divide

Initiative backers face legal challenges in California over a proposed ballot measure related to transgender youth rights. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
2 months ago
LGBT

JK Rowling donates big money to anti-trans group

JK Rowling donated £70,000 to a women's organization opposing an inclusive government definition of 'woman'.
The organization challenged a law seeking gender equity on public boards in Scotland with inclusive language for trans people. [ more ]
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Intelligencer
2 weeks ago
US Elections

Trump Had a Good Day in One Court

Justice system's handling of presidential crimes amid Trump's legal battles. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
US Elections

Here are the lawyers arguing before the Supreme Court.

The lawyers arguing before the Supreme Court have been involved in key legal battles of Trump's presidency. [ more ]
Above the Law
1 month ago
Law

How Appealing Weekly Roundup

Originalism not sole driver in Supreme Court decisions
Legal battles around nuclear waste storage intensify
Conservative openness to discuss national abortion ban [ more ]
Above the Law
1 month ago
Law

How Generative AI Will Improve Legal Service Delivery

Trump faces challenges meeting bond requirements for real estate
Legal battles surrounding Supreme Court decisions and tax enforcement [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Law

Texas immigration law: appeals court freezes order allowing prosecution of migrants

The 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals prevented Texas from arresting migrants under the new immigration law temporarily.
The Supreme Court allowed Texas to enforce the law, giving police the authority to arrest migrants suspected of illegal entry. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Law

Supreme Court Won't Block, for Now, Aggressive Texas Immigration Law

The Supreme Court temporarily supports Texas in the immigration policy dispute with the Biden administration.
The justices are split with the conservatives allowing the Texas law while the liberals dissented, citing chaos in immigration enforcement. [ more ]
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The Verge
1 day ago
Tech industry

Uber's not out of the woods yet

Uber reported a surprise net loss of $654 million, attributed to legal settlements, equity investments, and decreased ride demand in key markets. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
17 hours ago
New York City

Harvey Weinstein won't be sent back to California while he awaits New York rape retrial

Harvey Weinstein remains in New York pending extradition to California for a separate rape conviction. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
1 day ago
Women

Andrew Tate Served Lawsuit By Four British Women

The British women have filed a civil lawsuit against Andrew Tate for alleged rape and abuse, separate from his ongoing legal battles in Romania. [ more ]
Kqed
2 weeks ago
California

Is California Headed For Another Tax Revolt? | KQED

Potential tax fight brewing in California amid ballot measures and legal battles.
Bill reintroduced in California for striking workers to qualify for unemployment benefits. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Law

Queen's to launch Taylor Swift law class this fall | CBC News

Launching a Taylor Swift-themed law course at Queen's University to teach entertainment law using her career and legal battles. [ more ]
Above the Law
3 weeks ago
Law

Texas AG Ken Paxton Stomps Into DC, Wishes He Hadn't

Texas AG Paxton faces challenge in federal court over personal jurisdiction. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
Law

How Women at One Arizona Clinic Are Grappling With the Abortion Ruling

State Supreme Court upholding abortion ban creates concerns and limitations for women's reproductive rights. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago
Law

Why has Arizona re-enacted a 160-year-old abortion ban?

Arizona's Supreme Court ruling reinstates 1864 near-total abortion ban.
Physicians informed that only life-saving abortions are legal under the ban. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
Law

Jonathan Majors avoids jail time in assault and harassment sentencing

Jonathan Majors sentenced to domestic violence intervention program and probation, avoiding jail time.
Marvel and Disney dropped Majors after guilty verdict; ongoing court battles with civil suit filed by ex-girlfriend. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
1 month ago
Law

Texas Senate Bill 4: What you need to know about the anti-immigrant' law

Texas SB 4 controversy amid U.S.-Mexico border crisis
U.S. Supreme Court allowed enforcement but lower court suspended it [ more ]
Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
3 weeks ago
Boston

How Much Will Sellers Obtain From The NAR Lawsuit? Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Plaintiffs spent significant time and money fighting real estate companies over alleged anti-competitive practices, resulting in a sizable settlement fund for affected Americans. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 weeks ago
Los Angeles

Goofy sued for negligence, inflicting trauma, in Disneyland collision

Disneyland faces lawsuit for physical injuries caused by employee dressed as Goofy in a collision at the park. [ more ]
therealdeal.com
3 weeks ago
LA real estate

HOA at Ocean Towers in Santa Monica Stole $5.7M, State Says

A decade-long saga of fraud and manipulation unfolded at the Ocean Towers condo complex in Santa Monica, involving former HOA figures. [ more ]
therealdeal.com
1 month ago
LA real estate

Creditors for LA Eyesore Oceanwide Plaza Seek New Appraisal

The value of three abandoned luxury towers in Downtown Los Angeles is being disputed due to outdated appraisals and potential completion costs. [ more ]
therealdeal.com
2 months ago
LA real estate

Can California Make Builder's Remedy Work?

The builders' remedy loophole in California is being tested for housing development.
Legal battles indicate cities must comply with housing needs despite local zoning rules. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

BULLSH*T!' Trump Rages At Biden With Baseless Crime Accusation, Demands Debate In Series Of Video Rants

Trump baselessly accuses Biden of crime and challenges him to a debate on his Truth Social platform.
Trump's video rants aim to recreate his text rants, with emphasis on claims of election interference and legal battles against Biden. [ more ]
Truthout
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Challenged Congressional Maps Will Remain in Place as Elections Loom

Voters in challenging districts face discriminatory congressional maps favoring Republican incumbents.
Legal battles around discriminatory gerrymandering impact voting rights, specifically for voters of color. [ more ]
Axios
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Exclusive: Campbell Brown joins AI startup TollBit

TollBit connects AI bots to verified content for a fee, aiding AI companies with data and training.
Concerns over copyright laws as AI firms target news partnerships; legal battles like New York Times vs. OpenAI and Microsoft arise. [ more ]
Digiday
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

AI Briefing: Elon Musk and Sam Altman battle over OpenAI's mission

AI companies facing legal battles over copyright infringement and contracts breaches
Regulators putting pressure on OpenAI and other generative AI firms [ more ]
Futurism
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Taylor Swift Has Threatened Legal Action Over AI and Fake Nudes Before

Taylor Swift's legal team has previously threatened websites over the unauthorized use of her likeness in fake pornographic images.
Microsoft's chatbot 'Tay' was shut down after Swift's representatives threatened legal action, citing a false and misleading association between the chatbot and the artist. [ more ]
time.com
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

A New Nonprofit Is Seeking to Solve the AI Copyright Problem

Companies are training AI models on copyrighted work without permission, leading to legal battles and resignations from employees.
The issue of using copyrighted work to train AI systems is sparking debates about fair use and the reliance of creators on copyright. [ more ]
Battery Power
1 month ago
LA Dodgers

This Day in Braves History: Rick Mahler throws third career Opening Day shutout

Braves franchise history highlights notable player achievements and game outcomes.
MLB history showcases significant events like the introduction of relief pitchers' saves and legal battles within baseball. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Education

Music Teacher Is Charged With Taking Teenagers on Trips to Abuse Them

Teacher accused of raping or forcing students into sexual activity at a reform school in upstate New York.
Family Foundation School depicted as an unsupervised and violent prison with years of legal battles. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
Education

California school district changes gender-identity policy after being sued by state

The Chino Valley Unified School District updated its policy regarding notifying parents about student pronoun or gender changes.
LGBTQ+ advocates criticize the updated policy as a legal loophole that still violates students' rights. [ more ]
Axios
1 month ago
Social media marketing

DeSantis signs social media limits into law

Florida law limits social media for under 16
DeSantis emphasizes children protection [ more ]
Slate Magazine
1 month ago
US Elections

Marjorie Taylor Greene's Still Got It

Far-right backlash to government funding compromise
Marjorie Taylor Greene's attention-seeking move towards Speaker ousting [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
1 month ago
Brooklyn

March 14, 2024 Court Decisions

Appellate Division affirmed dismissal of fraud lawsuit in Brooklyn property sale.
Court emphasized the importance of due diligence in real estate transactions to prevent fraud claims post-sale. [ more ]
Above the Law
1 month ago
Law

Partner Parts Way With Firm - See Also

Northwestern Law facing complaints of mismanagement for years
Kelly Clarkson's legal battle may mean bigger costs than $2.6m
Richard Liebowitz loses his license [ more ]
Above the Law
1 month ago
Law

You Aren't The Only One Not Getting A Callback - See Also

Summer associates face tough conditions
Challenges in representing companies in legal battles
Office space trends shifting towards democratization [ more ]
Digiday
2 months ago
Public health

Elon Musk y Sam Altman se disputan la mision de OpenAI

OpenAI facing legal battles related to copyright infringement and breach of contract
Musk's lawsuit highlights concerns about AI's impact on society and economy [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
East Bay (California)

Attorneys accuse acclaimed Oakland BBQ entrepreneur of ducking legal settlement as he receives $100,000 from Alameda County

Alameda County officials will provide $100,000 in COVID-19 relief funding to Matt Horn despite difficulties reaching him.
Horn Barbecue, burned in a fire, is receiving attention and financial aid while Horn faces legal battles with former business partner. [ more ]
Above the Law
2 months ago
Law

Morning Docket: 02.26.24

Law firms are financially strong overall, highlighting the contrast with those laying off staff.
IPO market heavily relied on cornerstone investors in the past year. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Europe news

Trump Breaks Silence on Navalny Death, but Doesn't Condemn Putin

Donald Trump used Navalny's death to deflect attention from his legal battles.
Trump avoided condemning Putin amidst speculation of Russian involvement in Navalny's death. [ more ]
www.dw.com
3 months ago
London politics

Pakistan's ex-leader Imran Khan handed more jail time DW 01/31/2024

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for selling gifts received while in office.
This comes just days before national elections and follows a separate sentence of 10 years in prison for leaking state secrets. [ more ]
www.dw.com
3 months ago
London politics

Pakistan: What's next for ex-PM Imran Khan and his party? DW 01/31/2024

Imran Khan's popularity remains strong despite legal battles and allegations against him.
The recent court verdicts have raised concerns about the legitimacy of the upcoming general election in Pakistan. [ more ]
NewsChain
3 months ago
EU data protection

What is the status of the Duke of Sussex's High Court claims?

Prince Harry has withdrawn his libel claim against the publisher of Mail on Sunday, adding to his ongoing legal battles with newspaper publishers.
He is currently involved in four cases at the High Court, including phone hacking cases against Mirror Group Newspapers and News Group Newspapers. [ more ]
The American Conservative
3 months ago
Right-wing politics

Will the U.S. Even Have an Election Result in 2024?

The 2024 presidential election has the potential to dissolve into chaos with protests, legal battles, and violence.
Donald Trump and Joe Biden may not accept an outcome that doesn't favor them, leading to further unrest and division. [ more ]
Coindesk
3 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Gary Gensler's Bitcoin ETF Clown Show

Gary Gensler issues statement emphasizing that the SEC's approval of spot bitcoin ETFs is not an endorsement of bitcoin.
Gensler's remarks and the SEC's track record in court cases raise concerns about its handling of legal battles with crypto platforms. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US politics

Hunter Biden's Capitol Visit Surprised Republicans, and His Father's Advisers

Hunter Biden's surprise appearance during a House Oversight Committee vote caught President Biden's advisers off guard.
Hunter Biden and his legal team intentionally did not inform the White House of his plans to testify in public, wanting to elicit shock and surprise from Republicans. [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com
4 months ago
Music

Here's why you hear Mariah Carey on the radio every Christmas like clockwork

Mariah Carey's song 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' has dominated holiday music and reached No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart for the past four years.
The song has the potential to earn over $100 million and has become synonymous with Christmas. [ more ]
www.dw.com
5 months ago
UK news

UK court blocks Rwanda plan, government vows to press ahead DW 11/16/2023

The UK Supreme Court deemed the government's asylum-seeker scheme to send people to Rwanda unlawful.
The UK government plans to introduce emergency legislation to restart deportation flights to Rwanda next spring.
Legal battles are expected to continue as the ruling Conservative party tries to stay in power. [ more ]
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