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After Miami Beach defends pulling homeless referendum, commissioner hires mariachi band

Miami Beach Commissioner David Suarez celebrated the legal team's victory with a mariachi band after defending against a lawsuit for rescinding a homeless tax referendum.

Gavin Grimm won a landmark victory for US trans youth. He now struggles to survive

Grimm's legal victory did not prevent ongoing discrimination and challenges for transgender individuals.
Community and friendship provide essential support for marginalized youth.

Hello Alice notches a legal victory over anti-DEI lawsuit

Hello Alice wins lawsuit over DEI-focused grant program for Black-owned businesses, allowing continued support without fear of legal challenges.

EasyKnock wins arbitration case in Texas

EasyKnock's legal victory confirms its sale-leaseback agreements are legitimate, providing homeowners a lawful option to access equity.
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Judges tosses wrongful death suit against Cuomo over order requiring COVID patients into nursing homes

Cuomo's wrongful death lawsuit over nursing home COVID-19 directive was dismissed, signaling a legal victory for the former governor.

A Criminal Case Behind Him, Alec Baldwin Must Navigate Rust' Lawsuits

Alec Baldwin's legal victory in New Mexico court lifts criminal liability threat but civil lawsuits from Rust crew and Halyna Hutchins's family remain.

Judges tosses wrongful death suit against Cuomo over order requiring COVID patients into nursing homes

Cuomo's wrongful death lawsuit over nursing home COVID-19 directive was dismissed, signaling a legal victory for the former governor.

A Criminal Case Behind Him, Alec Baldwin Must Navigate Rust' Lawsuits

Alec Baldwin's legal victory in New Mexico court lifts criminal liability threat but civil lawsuits from Rust crew and Halyna Hutchins's family remain.
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T.I., Tiny win $71M in lawsuit against makers of L.O.L. Surprise O.M.G. dolls

T.I. and Tiny won a $71 million lawsuit against MGA Entertainment, reinforcing the importance of protecting artistic rights.

The Briefing: Punchbowl News' Trademark Win Despite Rogers Setback

Punchbowl News won its trademark lawsuit against Punch Bowl Inc., marking a significant victory for brand protection.

T.I., Tiny win $71M in lawsuit against makers of L.O.L. Surprise O.M.G. dolls

T.I. and Tiny won a $71 million lawsuit against MGA Entertainment, reinforcing the importance of protecting artistic rights.

The Briefing: Punchbowl News' Trademark Win Despite Rogers Setback

Punchbowl News won its trademark lawsuit against Punch Bowl Inc., marking a significant victory for brand protection.
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Kalshi Cleared to Offer Congressional Prediction Markets in Victory Against CFTC

Kalshi's recent legal victory has opened the door for U.S. election markets, allowing betting on congressional control before the election.

Thousands of Next workers secure landmark 30 million equal pay victory

Over 3,500 employees of Next won an equal pay battle, marking a significant legal victory against gender pay discrimination. The tribunal demanded equal pay and back compensation.

Missing British tech tycoon Mike Lynch's co-defendant in US fraud trial dies in car crash days before yacht sinking

Stephen Chamberlain dies after being critically injured in a collision while running; remembered for his integrity and recent legal victory.

Pharma giant Bayer wins a court case against a Pennsylvania landscaper, shares soar

Bayer's legal win limits liability for Roundup cancer claims, with federal law shielding them from state-required labels.
The case may escalate to the U.S. Supreme Court, which could resolve inconsistencies in pesticide labeling laws.

Mayor Adams Wins Legal Battle Over Housing Voucher Expansion

Mayor Eric Adams won a legal victory blocking a lawsuit to expand a housing voucher program for rising homelessness.

Morning Docket: 07.15.24

Quinn Emanuel secures dismissal of Alec Baldwin case.
#transgender-rights

Transgender Teen in WV Can Play on Track Team, Federal Appeals Court Says

Transgender student athlete allowed to participate in school sports team despite ban law.

School ordered to pay trans man $4 million after he was barred from boys' restroom

In a discrimination case, a trans man in Missouri won over $4 million after being denied access to the correct bathroom.

Transgender Teen in WV Can Play on Track Team, Federal Appeals Court Says

Transgender student athlete allowed to participate in school sports team despite ban law.

School ordered to pay trans man $4 million after he was barred from boys' restroom

In a discrimination case, a trans man in Missouri won over $4 million after being denied access to the correct bathroom.
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How LGBTQ+ advocates secured a victory against Florida's 'don't say gay' law

LGBTQ+ victory in Florida court
Settlement impacts LGBTQ+ rights

U.S. judge rejects GOP lawsuit that tried to stop Biden from paroling in migrants

The Biden administration won a legal victory allowing the Parole program for migrants from Venezuela, Cuba, Nicaragua, and Haiti.
The program requires background checks, a U.S. sponsor, and legal arrival for migrants in order to reduce unauthorized border crossings.

Judge to Revisit Key Legal Finding in Trump Classified Documents Case

The federal judge is considering reassessing prosecutors' legal victory concerning the attorney-client privilege in the case against former President Donald J. Trump.
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