The Illinois Supreme Court overturned Jussie Smollett's conviction, emphasizing due process violations regarding agreements with defendants during prosecution.
Illinois Supreme Court reverses actor Jussie Smollett's conviction
The Illinois Supreme Court overturned Jussie Smollett's conviction due to due process violations despite confirming he staged a hate crime.
The Illinois Supreme Court overturned Jussie Smollett's conviction, emphasizing due process violations regarding agreements with defendants during prosecution.
The Court of Appeal ruled City of London Police must pay compensation to a social worker Tasered in 2018, emphasizing accountability in police actions.
Feds can't use Sean 'Diddy' Combs' jailhouse notebook that allegedly included writings about finding 'dirt' on 2 accusers: judge
Federal prosecutors cannot currently use Sean Combs' jail notebook in court due to privilege violations and ongoing legal disputes.
Judge permanently blocks law that banned most Ohio abortions. Here's what to know.
Ohio judge rules state law banning abortion unconstitutional following 2023 voter referendum protecting abortion access.
Judge orders DeSantis administration to stop threats over abortion ads
The court ruled against Florida's threats to TV stations running ads about a referendum to repeal the state's abortion ban, emphasizing First Amendment rights.
Missouri Judge Rules That Abortion Ballot Measure Is Invalid
Missouri court moves to potentially strike down a ballot measure aimed at establishing abortion rights in the state Constitution.
Judge rules Missouri ballot measure to protect abortion rights is invalid
A Missouri judge ruled a ballot measure on abortion rights invalid, causing uncertainty for November's election.
State Judge Overturns North Dakota's Near-Total Ban on Abortion
A North Dakota judge ruled against a near-total abortion ban, reinforcing constitutional rights and the importance of personal medical decisions free from government interference.
Judge strikes down Ohio abortion ban as unconstitutional
Ohio's abortion ban declared unconstitutional, reinforcing reproductive healthcare protections in the state constitution.
Judge permanently blocks law that banned most Ohio abortions. Here's what to know.
Ohio judge rules state law banning abortion unconstitutional following 2023 voter referendum protecting abortion access.
Judge orders DeSantis administration to stop threats over abortion ads
The court ruled against Florida's threats to TV stations running ads about a referendum to repeal the state's abortion ban, emphasizing First Amendment rights.
Missouri Judge Rules That Abortion Ballot Measure Is Invalid
Missouri court moves to potentially strike down a ballot measure aimed at establishing abortion rights in the state Constitution.
Judge rules Missouri ballot measure to protect abortion rights is invalid
A Missouri judge ruled a ballot measure on abortion rights invalid, causing uncertainty for November's election.
State Judge Overturns North Dakota's Near-Total Ban on Abortion
A North Dakota judge ruled against a near-total abortion ban, reinforcing constitutional rights and the importance of personal medical decisions free from government interference.
Judge strikes down Ohio abortion ban as unconstitutional
Ohio's abortion ban declared unconstitutional, reinforcing reproductive healthcare protections in the state constitution.
Federal judge orders Oakland airport to stop using 'San Francisco' in its name as the actual San Francisco sues it for trademark violation
The federal judge ruled against Oakland's airport name change due to trademark violations, causing potential confusion for travelers.
The decision emphasizes the legal importance of brand identity and trademarks in airport naming.
Oakland airport can't, for now, include San Francisco Bay in its name, judge rules
The federal judge blocked the renaming of Oakland International Airport due to potential traveler confusion regarding its affiliation with San Francisco's airport.
Federal judge orders Oakland airport to stop using 'San Francisco' in its name as the actual San Francisco sues it for trademark violation
The federal judge ruled against Oakland's airport name change due to trademark violations, causing potential confusion for travelers.
The decision emphasizes the legal importance of brand identity and trademarks in airport naming.
Oakland airport can't, for now, include San Francisco Bay in its name, judge rules
The federal judge blocked the renaming of Oakland International Airport due to potential traveler confusion regarding its affiliation with San Francisco's airport.
Record labels unhappy with court win, say ISP should pay more for user piracy
The big three record labels seek per-song damages in a copyright case, arguing that per-album awards undermine their ability to recover fair compensation.
Tenth Circuit Gives 'Reborn Doll' Company Another Shot at Copyright Suit Against Chinese Amazon Sellers
Corporations may be subject to personal jurisdiction in a district if their agents conduct business there.
Record labels unhappy with court win, say ISP should pay more for user piracy
The big three record labels seek per-song damages in a copyright case, arguing that per-album awards undermine their ability to recover fair compensation.
Tenth Circuit Gives 'Reborn Doll' Company Another Shot at Copyright Suit Against Chinese Amazon Sellers
Corporations may be subject to personal jurisdiction in a district if their agents conduct business there.
Judge rules the military must cover gender-affirming surgery for members' dependents
Judge Nancy Torresen ruled Tricare must cover gender-affirming surgery, declaring the exclusion unconstitutional and medically unjustifiable.
Trans prisoners in Idaho can get hormone therapy again after major win in federal court - LGBTQ Nation
A federal judge's injunction allows hormone therapy for incarcerated trans individuals in Idaho, blocking a bill banning state-funded gender-affirming care.
Judge rules the military must cover gender-affirming surgery for members' dependents
Judge Nancy Torresen ruled Tricare must cover gender-affirming surgery, declaring the exclusion unconstitutional and medically unjustifiable.
Trans prisoners in Idaho can get hormone therapy again after major win in federal court - LGBTQ Nation
A federal judge's injunction allows hormone therapy for incarcerated trans individuals in Idaho, blocking a bill banning state-funded gender-affirming care.
Manchester Arena survivors win harassment case in message to conspiracy theorists'
The UK High Court ruled against a conspiracy theorist for defaming survivors of the Manchester Arena bombing, sending a clear message against false narratives.
Bolt drivers win right to holiday and minimum wage
The UK ruling classifies Bolt drivers as workers, granting them rights like holiday pay and minimum wage, impacting over 100,000 drivers.
Judge Tosses Out Biden Program For Undocumented Spouses
Biden's immigration program for undocumented spouses of citizens struck down due to lack of legal authority.
30 million student-loan borrowers get bad news after a Trump-appointed federal judge officially blocks Biden from carrying out broader debt cancellation
The federal court's preliminary injunction halts Biden's student-debt relief plan pending further legal review, impacting millions of borrowers.
Inside the 24-hour legal whiplash that sent 30 million student-loan borrowers into limbo
Legal developments regarding student loan relief are causing confusion and uncertainty among millions of borrowers.
A Missouri judge's ruling halted Biden's student debt relief plan, impacting borrowers' hopes for financial relief.
Judge Tosses Out Biden Program For Undocumented Spouses
Biden's immigration program for undocumented spouses of citizens struck down due to lack of legal authority.
30 million student-loan borrowers get bad news after a Trump-appointed federal judge officially blocks Biden from carrying out broader debt cancellation
The federal court's preliminary injunction halts Biden's student-debt relief plan pending further legal review, impacting millions of borrowers.
Inside the 24-hour legal whiplash that sent 30 million student-loan borrowers into limbo
Legal developments regarding student loan relief are causing confusion and uncertainty among millions of borrowers.
A Missouri judge's ruling halted Biden's student debt relief plan, impacting borrowers' hopes for financial relief.
Benjamin Mendy entitled to most of unpaid Manchester City wages, judge rules
Mendy won partial victory for unpaid wages after being acquitted, indicating an acknowledgment of wrongful wage deduction during custody.
Manchester City, Premier League both claim victories after APT ruling delivered
Manchester City wins ruling on unlawful Premier League APT regulations that exclude shareholder loans, signaling a significant legal victory in competition law.
Benjamin Mendy entitled to most of unpaid Manchester City wages, judge rules
Mendy won partial victory for unpaid wages after being acquitted, indicating an acknowledgment of wrongful wage deduction during custody.
Manchester City, Premier League both claim victories after APT ruling delivered
Manchester City wins ruling on unlawful Premier League APT regulations that exclude shareholder loans, signaling a significant legal victory in competition law.
Google ordered to open up Android app store in latest legal blow | Semafor
Google Play must open to competition for three years due to a US judge's ruling after Epic Games' successful lawsuit.
Google wins challenge against $1.7 billion EU competition fine | CNN Business
Google successfully overturned a €1.49 billion antitrust fine from the EU, citing lack of consideration of all relevant circumstances by the European Commission.
Google wins legal bid to overturn 1.5 billion euro antitrust fine in EU digital ad case
Google's antitrust fine of 1.49 billion euros was annulled by the EU's General Court, citing errors in the Commission's assessment.
The court found insufficient evidence that Google's practices harmed competition or consumers.
Google must open Android app store to rivals as punishment for illegal monopoly, judge rules
A federal judge has ordered Google to allow competition in its Android app store, mandating significant changes to its practices.
US judge orders Google to open up Google Play to rivals | TechCrunch
A judge has ordered Google to open its app store to competition, enhancing choices for Android users.
Epic judge orders Google to let rivals set up app stores
Google must cease certain practices in its Play Store following antitrust ruling by a US court against its business conduct with app developers.
Google ordered to open up Android app store in latest legal blow | Semafor
Google Play must open to competition for three years due to a US judge's ruling after Epic Games' successful lawsuit.
Google wins challenge against $1.7 billion EU competition fine | CNN Business
Google successfully overturned a €1.49 billion antitrust fine from the EU, citing lack of consideration of all relevant circumstances by the European Commission.
Google wins legal bid to overturn 1.5 billion euro antitrust fine in EU digital ad case
Google's antitrust fine of 1.49 billion euros was annulled by the EU's General Court, citing errors in the Commission's assessment.
The court found insufficient evidence that Google's practices harmed competition or consumers.
Google must open Android app store to rivals as punishment for illegal monopoly, judge rules
A federal judge has ordered Google to allow competition in its Android app store, mandating significant changes to its practices.
US judge orders Google to open up Google Play to rivals | TechCrunch
A judge has ordered Google to open its app store to competition, enhancing choices for Android users.
Epic judge orders Google to let rivals set up app stores
Google must cease certain practices in its Play Store following antitrust ruling by a US court against its business conduct with app developers.
Protesters were convicted for obstructing traffic during a demonstration in London, raising questions about the balance between civil action and public safety.
Law used to close down illegal pot shops ruled unconstitutional by NYC judge
NYC's initiative to close illegal pot shops faces a challenge after a judge ruled the action unconstitutional, citing owners' due process rights.
Just Stop Oil protesters guilty over disruption
Protesters were convicted for obstructing traffic during a demonstration in London, raising questions about the balance between civil action and public safety.
Law used to close down illegal pot shops ruled unconstitutional by NYC judge
NYC's initiative to close illegal pot shops faces a challenge after a judge ruled the action unconstitutional, citing owners' due process rights.
Giuliani ordered to turn over apartment and Benz to Georgia election workers
Rudy Giuliani must transfer assets to Georgia election workers he defamed, following a jury ruling against him for spreading false claims post-2020 election.
Baby Reindeer was wrongly billed by Netflix as a true story', judge finds
The judge allowed Fiona Harvey's defamation lawsuit against Netflix, highlighting issues with how the show was marketed as a true story.
Brigitte Macron awarded 8,000 in damages after false trans claims
Brigitte Macron wins damages for false transgender claims, highlighting the impact of disinformation on public figures and their families.
Giuliani ordered to turn over apartment and Benz to Georgia election workers
Rudy Giuliani must transfer assets to Georgia election workers he defamed, following a jury ruling against him for spreading false claims post-2020 election.
Baby Reindeer was wrongly billed by Netflix as a true story', judge finds
The judge allowed Fiona Harvey's defamation lawsuit against Netflix, highlighting issues with how the show was marketed as a true story.
Brigitte Macron awarded 8,000 in damages after false trans claims
Brigitte Macron wins damages for false transgender claims, highlighting the impact of disinformation on public figures and their families.
Council loses appeal bid in three-year fight to cover up racism and sexism files
Havering Council is ordered to publish a dossier exposing systemic racism and sexism despite legal attempts to conceal it.
Daughter of convicted drug dealer John Gilligan wins case over social welfare applications
Tracey Gilligan successfully challenged the Criminal Assets Bureau's handling of her social welfare applications, establishing precedent for fairness in such cases.
Judge Chutkan Ruled That Trump Could 'Share Responsibility' With Jan. 6 Rioters
Judge Chutkan's ruling complicates legal arguments for the former president regarding accountability for January 6 events.
UK man who helped wife go to Swiss clinic to end her life can inherit estate
A judge ruled that Philip Morris can inherit part of his wife's estate despite aiding her assisted death in Switzerland, marking a significant legal precedent.
NYC law on customer data sharing is unconstitutional, judge rules
The New York City law requiring food delivery companies to share customer data with restaurants was ruled unconstitutional by a federal judge.
NYC's COVID law on sharing food delivery customers' data with restaurants is unconstitutional: judge
The requirement for food delivery companies to share customer data with restaurants was ruled unconstitutional by a federal judge.
Judge rules headteacher not discriminated after LGBTQ+ advocacy in school
A judge ruled that a principal was not discriminated against for LGBTQ+ advocacy, citing lack of First Amendment protection and refusal to follow orders.
Judge blocks California city from enforcing 1895 disorderly conduct law, rules it likely violates First Amendment
The 1895 ordinance banning offensive conduct likely violates the First Amendment, as ruled by a federal judge.
NYC law on customer data sharing is unconstitutional, judge rules
The New York City law requiring food delivery companies to share customer data with restaurants was ruled unconstitutional by a federal judge.
NYC's COVID law on sharing food delivery customers' data with restaurants is unconstitutional: judge
The requirement for food delivery companies to share customer data with restaurants was ruled unconstitutional by a federal judge.
Judge rules headteacher not discriminated after LGBTQ+ advocacy in school
A judge ruled that a principal was not discriminated against for LGBTQ+ advocacy, citing lack of First Amendment protection and refusal to follow orders.
Judge blocks California city from enforcing 1895 disorderly conduct law, rules it likely violates First Amendment
The 1895 ordinance banning offensive conduct likely violates the First Amendment, as ruled by a federal judge.
Judge: Hochul's Grounds for Congestion Pricing Pause May Not 'Exist' - Streetsblog New York City
Governor Hochul faces legal pressure to proceed with congestion pricing despite her attempts to halt it, per court ruling.
Judge orders halt to Howard Industrial's warehouse project in the IE
Judge halts Bloomington warehouse project due to inadequate environmental impact assessment after developer demolished over 100 homes.
Tornado Cash Loses Motion to Dismiss
The judge's ruling represents a significant challenge for the Defense in the Tornado Cash case, significantly impacting future cases involving developers.
Judge rejects Heritage Foundation bid to release Prince Harry visa records
Prince Harry's right to privacy in immigration matters supersedes public interest claims, as ruled by a U.S. judge.
Judge denies Move's motion for preliminary injunction against CoStar
CoStar Group won a legal battle against Move as the court denied Move's motion for a preliminary injunction, citing lack of evidence for imminent harm.
N.C. judge approves student digital IDs for voter identification
University of North Carolina's mobileOne digital IDs accepted for voting despite Republican opposition, emphasizing inclusivity in voter identification laws.
Ulster Bank wins tracker mortgage appeal in case that has implications for thousands of borrowers
Borrowers lost their right to a tracker mortgage after switching to a fixed rate, according to a recent Court of Appeal ruling.
Judge blocks California school district's transgender outing policy
The court blocked a school district's policy requiring notification of parents when students identified as transgender.
English High Court Rules Tether's USDT Stablecoin Counts as Property
Tether's USDT stablecoin has been classified as property by England's High Court, aligning with government proposals for cryptocurrency classification.
Federal judge clears way for betting on U.S. elections in predictions market case
Election-related betting is now legal in the U.S. following a court ruling favoring Kalshi over CFTC.
Kalshi's New Political Prediction Markets Halted as CFTC Appeals Loss
A federal appeals court has temporarily halted Kalshi's political prediction markets following the CFTC's request, despite a recent ruling favoring Kalshi.
CFTC Has No Authority to Second-Guess Election Contracts, Judge Says
The CFTC lacks authority to block Kalshi's political prediction markets, according to a federal judge's ruling.
Federal judge clears way for betting on U.S. elections in predictions market case
Election-related betting is now legal in the U.S. following a court ruling favoring Kalshi over CFTC.
Kalshi's New Political Prediction Markets Halted as CFTC Appeals Loss
A federal appeals court has temporarily halted Kalshi's political prediction markets following the CFTC's request, despite a recent ruling favoring Kalshi.
CFTC Has No Authority to Second-Guess Election Contracts, Judge Says
The CFTC lacks authority to block Kalshi's political prediction markets, according to a federal judge's ruling.
Texts, emails from family can be used in OnlyFans model's murder trial
Judge ruled evidence can be used in Clenney's murder trial despite previous issues with attorney-client privilege.
Judge rules in favor of stakeholder in Trump Truth Social share dispute
A judge rules in favor of United Atlantic Ventures, ensuring their ability to sell a stake in Trump's Truth Social company.
Spotify Dodges Huge Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Over Eminem Songs
Spotify is not liable for $40 million in unpaid royalties for Eminem's songs, as a judge ruled against the publisher Eight Mile Style.
Judge Rejects Key Part of N.C.A.A. Settlement of Antitrust Suit With Athletes
A federal judge rejected key components of a $2.8 billion antitrust settlement, creating uncertainty about athlete compensation in college sports.
Judge throws out landlord lawsuit against Oakland and Alameda County eviction bans
Federal judge upholds COVID-19 eviction bans as legal, prioritizing housing stability during the pandemic over landlords' claims of property rights infringement.
Court rules in favor of Florida hotel developer accused of fraud by his investors
Investors failed to prove wrongdoing against hotel developer Rodrigo Azpurua in a lawsuit regarding misappropriated funds during the pandemic.
Federal judge rejects Trump's request to intervene in hush-money criminal case
Donald Trump's request to intervene in his New York hush-money case was denied by a federal judge, blocking attempts to overturn his felony conviction.
Trump request to move hush money conviction to federal court rejected hours after petition
Trump's bid to transfer his hush money case to federal court was denied, emphasizing focus on personal over official actions.
Federal judge rejects Trump's request to intervene in hush-money criminal case
Donald Trump's request to intervene in his New York hush-money case was denied by a federal judge, blocking attempts to overturn his felony conviction.
Trump request to move hush money conviction to federal court rejected hours after petition
Trump's bid to transfer his hush money case to federal court was denied, emphasizing focus on personal over official actions.
State court rules Austin must release files on police complaints. Here's what that means. - Austin Monitor
Austin police are required to release officer complaint records to the civilian-led Office of Police Oversight, affirming transparency in policing matters.