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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

US appeals court lifts injunction on Trump effort to slash foreign aid

President Trump can continue reducing foreign aid despite Congressional designations.
fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
1 day ago

CAFC Vacates Non-Infringement Ruling for Apple Due to District Court Error in Striking Expert Opinion

"The court's interpretation of Rule 3.1(c) as including an unwritten 'how' requirement was arbitrary and improperly reads in a requirement that has no support in the plain language of the rule."
Intellectual property law
#transgender-rights
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago
SF LGBT

Federal appeals court says transgender girl has right to bathroom access in Wisconsin school district

fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago
UK politics

Britain tries to make sense of landmark ruling on transgender people

The Supreme Court ruling clarified definitions of womanhood, but has led to significant chaos and unrest regarding transgender rights in the UK.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
LGBT

Trans women to be searched by male officers after Supreme Court ruling

The British Transport Police changed its search policy for trans women following a Supreme Court ruling defining 'woman' by biological criteria.
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago
SF LGBT

Federal appeals court says transgender girl has right to bathroom access in Wisconsin school district

UK politics
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

Britain tries to make sense of landmark ruling on transgender people

The Supreme Court ruling clarified definitions of womanhood, but has led to significant chaos and unrest regarding transgender rights in the UK.
LGBT
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Trans women to be searched by male officers after Supreme Court ruling

The British Transport Police changed its search policy for trans women following a Supreme Court ruling defining 'woman' by biological criteria.
US politics
fromJezebel
1 week ago

Colorado Says Yes To Junk Science

A federal judge in Colorado has made a ruling that permits clinics to practice unproven anti-abortion treatments despite lack of scientific evidence.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

Judge blocks 4 districts from enforcing Arkansas law requiring Ten Commandments in classroom

"Why would Arkansas pass an obviously unconstitutional law? Most likely because the state is part of a coordinated strategy among several states to inject Christian religious doctrine into public-school classrooms."
US politics
Renovation
fromHomebuilding
1 week ago

Stamp duty scam alert: Fixer-upper tax loophole ruled invalid by court

Stamp Duty is applicable on all residential properties, even those requiring repairs or renovation.
fromABA Journal
2 weeks ago

Chemerinsky: What were the sleeper cases of this SCOTUS term?

The U.S. Supreme Court's recent term included significant rulings on parental rights, age verification laws, and limits on nationwide injunctions.
#lgbtq
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

Trump birthright citizenship order "unconstitutional," appeals court rules

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Trump's Executive Order on birthright citizenship invalid.
fromSCSJ
4 weeks ago

Pitt County Judge Rules in Favor of Brookhaven Community

The ruling allows an appraiser's affidavit in the case to be added to the record for standing purposes (to show harm) only.
Social justice
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 weeks ago

Lutz homebuyer commission lawsuit dismissed

The suit alleges that real estate entities colluded to create rules forcing homebuyers to pay inflated real estate agent commissions, specifically the now-defunct NAR Participation Rule.
Real estate
#supreme-court
#trump-administration
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
US politics

Trump admin unlawfully killed health websites related to gender, court rules | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
US politics

Trump admin unlawfully killed health websites related to gender, court rules | TechCrunch

Law
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Judge strikes down Trump's executive order targeting law firm Perkins Coie

Federal court rules against Trump's executive order targeting Perkins Coie, citing it as unconstitutional and an attack on free expression.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Wisconsin Supreme Court Strikes Down State's 1849 Abortion Ban

Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down the state's 1849 abortion ban, reaffirming reproductive rights and clarifying legislative intent to cover abortion regulation.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority strikes down 176-year-old abortion ban

The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled 4-3 that the 1849 abortion ban was superseded by a newer law criminalizing abortions only after a fetus can survive outside the womb.
US politics
Canada news
fromFortune
1 month ago

U.S. judge tells Argentina it has to turn over its 51% stake in its state oil company to pay $16 billion judgement

Argentina's ruling requires the transfer of its 51% stake in YPF to compensate former investors after the 2012 nationalization.
#lgbtq-rights
#copyright
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Did AI companies win a fight with authors? Technically

Recent rulings for Meta and Anthropic complicate AI copyright law rather than clarify it, raising significant legal questions about fair use and infringement.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Jury in Bryan Kohberger trial won't hear defense theory about another killer in Idaho murders: judge

Bryan Kohberger's defense cannot present an unknown assailant theory, limiting their strategy in the upcoming capital murder trial.
NYC politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Appeals court ends California A.G.'s prosecution of top Gascon advisor

California appeals court dismisses criminal charges against Diana Teran, emphasizing that accessed records were public and not improperly used.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

In a first-of-its-kind decision, an AI company wins a copyright infringement lawsuit brought by authors

AI companies can train models on copyrighted works if legally obtained, as ruled in a recent court case.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Immigrant Who Prosecutors Say Was Framed for Threat Can Be Freed, Judge Says

Even after Milwaukee County prosecutors filed identity theft and witness intimidation charges last week against the other man, Demetric D. Scott, a lifelong resident of Wisconsin, the Department of Homeland Security left online a news release accusing Mr. Morales Reyes of making the threats.
US news
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The right is breaking ranks over Trump and his tariffs | Sidney Blumenthal

Trump's trade war is causing legal, economic, and political distress, undermining the US's global standing and economic stability.
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Landmark Court Ruling Exposes Workers' Compensation Barriers in the Construction Industry

The ruling underscores systemic issues in workers' compensation, highlighting delays, denials, and economic stress faced by injured construction workers, particularly in high-risk environments.
Social justice
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany updates: Merz defiant on pushbacks after court blow DW 06/03/2025

Chancellor Merz defends asylum seeker border pushbacks despite legal ruling declaring them illegal.
#tariffs
US politics
fromtime.com
2 months ago

What's Next for Trump's Tariff Agenda After Back-and-Forth Court Rulings

Court rulings have complicated Trump's tariffs, temporarily reinstating them while appeals are ongoing.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
US politics

Fox Host Pumps the Brakes on Peter Navarro's Tirade Against Ruling by Rogue Judges': One Was Appointed by Donald Trump'

US politics
fromtime.com
2 months ago

What's Next for Trump's Tariff Agenda After Back-and-Forth Court Rulings

Court rulings have complicated Trump's tariffs, temporarily reinstating them while appeals are ongoing.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
US politics

Fox Host Pumps the Brakes on Peter Navarro's Tirade Against Ruling by Rogue Judges': One Was Appointed by Donald Trump'

US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

A federal appeals court has temporarily reinstated Trump's tariffs that a lower court halted

The federal appeals court temporarily halted the ruling that invalidated Trump's tariffs, allowing tariffs to remain in place pending further review.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

UK-US trade deal thrown into chaos by Trump tariff ban - where do we go from here?

The UK's rushed trade negotiations with the US under Trump raise questions about the government's judgment and the impact of the recent court ruling on tariffs.
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Trump admin tells SCOTUS: ISPs shouldn't be forced to boot alleged pirates

Enhanced damages can be $150,000 per work, instead of the usual cap of $30,000.
Intellectual property law
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I honestly don't know what's going to happen next': Brockwell Park festival row ignites debate over public space

This is about a small number of people trying to limit a larger number of people's access to space.
London politics
Real Madrid
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Five Valladolid fans given suspended prison sentences for Vinicius Junior hate crime

Five Valladolid fans received suspended sentences for racist abuse against Vinicius Junior, marking a significant legal victory against racism in football.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

JUST IN: Trump Administration Unquestionably' Violated Court Order By Sending Migrants to War-Torn South Sudan, Judge Rules

DHS violated court order by deporting migrants to South Sudan amid ongoing human rights abuses and instability.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Wingnut Texas Judge Overrules SCOTUS Trans Decision Because YOLO - Above the Law

"The Guidance states that it does not attempt to impose new legal obligations on employers with respect to any aspect of workplace harassment law, including gender identity discrimination..."
LGBT
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Judge denies emergency motion to stop transfer of L.A. Zoo elephants Billy and Tina

Court denies temporary restraining order against L.A. Zoo's transfer of aging elephants Tina and Billy to Oklahoma.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Pleasanton City Council pushes ahead with higher water rates

The proposed changes to Pleasanton's water rate structure aim to provide discounts to high users while doubling costs for the lowest users, reflecting court rulings.
Portland food
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

Court says Berkshire Hathaway Energy, Crye-Leike cannot move Gibson suit

Court rules against splitting case to maintain judicial efficiency.
HomeServices and Crye-Leike are the last defendants not settled in the lawsuits.
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

BENCHSLAP: NY Judge Rules That We Are NOT Under Venezuelan Invasion - Above the Law

This nation was founded on the "self-evident" truths that all men are created equal, endowed with unalienable Rights, including life and liberty.
US news
#trans-rights
fromTruthout
3 months ago
UK news

Anti-Trans Ruling in UK Strips Protections From Trans Women

The UK Supreme Court ruled that 'woman' refers to sex assigned at birth, impacting trans women's legal protections.
UK news
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Anti-Trans Ruling in UK Strips Protections From Trans Women

The UK Supreme Court ruled that 'woman' refers to sex assigned at birth, impacting trans women's legal protections.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Doctors condemn Supreme Court ruling on trans women as scientifically illiterate'

Doctors at the British Medical Association have condemned the Supreme Court's ruling on biological sex, calling it 'biologically nonsensical and scientifically illiterate', emphasizing the harm it can cause to transgender and gender-diverse individuals.
UK politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Trump's attacks on media test US press freedom rules DW 04/26/2025

The courts have ruled against Trump's attacks on the free press, reaffirming the importance of First Amendment protections.
Privacy professionals
fromCallaborlaw
3 months ago

Federal Court Puts Brakes on Trump-Era DEI Ban for Contractors: What California Employers Need to Know

A federal court ruling indicates that prohibiting DEI programs for federal contractors may infringe on First Amendment rights.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

A new law makes clear that sex is determined by biology - not ideology

The UK Supreme Court ruling affirms 'sex' as biological, with significant implications for women's rights and gender identity laws.
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

Cops can't do cell tower mass surveillance 'dumps,' court rules

Nevada judge rules tower dumps unconstitutional but allows their use as evidence, raising privacy concerns.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Fox's Jonathan Turley Compares Democrats' Trips to El Salvador to Sending the Rockettes' There: No Legal or Political Significance'

Democratic lawmakers' trips to El Salvador lack legal and political significance, according to Turley.
Law
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Federal Judge Says He May Find Trump Officials in Contempt of Court Over "Willful Defiance" of His Orders

Judge Boasberg finds Trump administration likely acted in contempt of court regarding Venezuelan deportations, emphasizing the importance of upholding judicial orders.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Gender critical campaigners win at UK supreme court over definition of woman

The UK Supreme Court ruled that the legal definition of a woman excludes transgender women with gender recognition certificates.
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