German Court Convicts Five Over Plot to Kidnap Health Official and Spread ChaosFive individuals were sentenced for plotting to kidnap Germany's health minister and undermine the state amid a radical right movement.
Former N.Y.P.D. Officer Christian Zapata Is Convicted of Punching a Civilian 13 TimesA former NYPD officer was convicted of attempted assault but received no prison time for punching a man after a 911 call seeking help.
Woman accused in TTC streetcar stabbing found not criminally responsible | CBC NewsLeah Valdez was found not criminally responsible for stabbing another woman, highlighting issues of mental health in criminal cases.
German Court Convicts Five Over Plot to Kidnap Health Official and Spread ChaosFive individuals were sentenced for plotting to kidnap Germany's health minister and undermine the state amid a radical right movement.
Former N.Y.P.D. Officer Christian Zapata Is Convicted of Punching a Civilian 13 TimesA former NYPD officer was convicted of attempted assault but received no prison time for punching a man after a 911 call seeking help.
Woman accused in TTC streetcar stabbing found not criminally responsible | CBC NewsLeah Valdez was found not criminally responsible for stabbing another woman, highlighting issues of mental health in criminal cases.
Man accused of stabbing two people on Bay Area-bound Amtrak train ruled competent to stand trialBrandon Torres-Mendoza, charged with stabbings on an Amtrak train, was deemed competent to stand trial, reinstating legal proceedings against him.
California judge issues rare acquittal of pair in securities fraud caseThe acquittal of businessmen Destler and Lazerus highlights significant weaknesses in the prosecution's evidence in the securities fraud case.
Trump special counsel report in limbo despite appeals court rulingThe federal appeals court upheld the injunction against releasing the special counsel's report on Trump's cases, but jurisdictional questions remain.
PA Judge Tosses Effort By GOP Congressmen To Throw Out Military And Overseas BallotsThe court dismissed a lawsuit against military and overseas ballots due to lack of standing, delayed filing, and failure to join necessary parties.
Gift Ideas from the Rudy Giuliani Collection!Giuliani's defamation case has resulted in significant financial implications, with victims struggling to collect damages owed.
Man charged with murder in Wexford provides sick note for non-appearance in courtWayne Roche's murder case proceeds while he remains unwell, emphasizing the importance of mental health support in legal settings.
Man accused of stabbing two people on Bay Area-bound Amtrak train ruled competent to stand trialBrandon Torres-Mendoza, charged with stabbings on an Amtrak train, was deemed competent to stand trial, reinstating legal proceedings against him.
California judge issues rare acquittal of pair in securities fraud caseThe acquittal of businessmen Destler and Lazerus highlights significant weaknesses in the prosecution's evidence in the securities fraud case.
Trump special counsel report in limbo despite appeals court rulingThe federal appeals court upheld the injunction against releasing the special counsel's report on Trump's cases, but jurisdictional questions remain.
PA Judge Tosses Effort By GOP Congressmen To Throw Out Military And Overseas BallotsThe court dismissed a lawsuit against military and overseas ballots due to lack of standing, delayed filing, and failure to join necessary parties.
Gift Ideas from the Rudy Giuliani Collection!Giuliani's defamation case has resulted in significant financial implications, with victims struggling to collect damages owed.
Man charged with murder in Wexford provides sick note for non-appearance in courtWayne Roche's murder case proceeds while he remains unwell, emphasizing the importance of mental health support in legal settings.
Multi-millionaire's ex-partner loses bid for share of 18m London home after 'cruel' Alps meetingElaborate performances do not equate to legal promises, as a judge ruled against claims for property division.
Special counsel appeals Trump classified documents case dismissalProsecutors seek to reinstate charges against Trump, arguing dismissal was legally unfounded.
Multi-millionaire's ex-partner loses bid for share of 18m London home after 'cruel' Alps meetingElaborate performances do not equate to legal promises, as a judge ruled against claims for property division.
Special counsel appeals Trump classified documents case dismissalProsecutors seek to reinstate charges against Trump, arguing dismissal was legally unfounded.
Judge Says Trump Administration Memos Directing Mass Firings Were IllegalFederal judge rules Trump's mass firings of federal workers illegal but does not halt them, prompting confusion among employees.
One tactic Trump could use to beat the courts: Ignore themFederal courts face challenges enforcing rulings against high-profile figures like Trump and Musk due to their limited power.Presidential defiance poses significant challenges for judicial authority.
Judge Not Convinced That Trump Admin Violated Court Order By Accident - Above the LawThe Trump administration faces legal challenges over attempts to redirect federal spending without Congressional authorization.
Speaker Johnson Refuses To Say Whether Trump Should Comply With Court OrdersMike Johnson refrains from stating whether Trump should comply with court rulings amid ongoing legal challenges.
Judge Says Trump Administration Memos Directing Mass Firings Were IllegalFederal judge rules Trump's mass firings of federal workers illegal but does not halt them, prompting confusion among employees.
One tactic Trump could use to beat the courts: Ignore themFederal courts face challenges enforcing rulings against high-profile figures like Trump and Musk due to their limited power.Presidential defiance poses significant challenges for judicial authority.
Judge Not Convinced That Trump Admin Violated Court Order By Accident - Above the LawThe Trump administration faces legal challenges over attempts to redirect federal spending without Congressional authorization.
Speaker Johnson Refuses To Say Whether Trump Should Comply With Court OrdersMike Johnson refrains from stating whether Trump should comply with court rulings amid ongoing legal challenges.
GOP Senator Warns Trump DOJ Nominees to Uphold the Rule of Law: Don't Ever, Ever' Say You Won't Follow a Court OrderSen. Kennedy emphasizes adherence to court rulings, warning against the potential collapse of the judiciary if its legitimacy is undermined.
Lawyers Face Consequences For Countering Trial Expert's TestThe fine line between zealous advocacy and excess is often defined by case outcomes.
GOP Senator Warns Trump DOJ Nominees to Uphold the Rule of Law: Don't Ever, Ever' Say You Won't Follow a Court OrderSen. Kennedy emphasizes adherence to court rulings, warning against the potential collapse of the judiciary if its legitimacy is undermined.
Lawyers Face Consequences For Countering Trial Expert's TestThe fine line between zealous advocacy and excess is often defined by case outcomes.
Trump admin. pauses all income-driven repayment plansThe Education Department has paused income-driven repayment applications, creating uncertainty for borrowers seeking relief.
Appeals Court Blocks Biden's Student Debt Relief PlanMore than half of borrowers in the SAVE program have $0 monthly payments.
Net neutrality never stood a chanceThe Sixth Circuit Court's ruling effectively ends the Biden administration's net neutrality order, marking a conclusion to a decade-long regulatory battle.
Trump admin. pauses all income-driven repayment plansThe Education Department has paused income-driven repayment applications, creating uncertainty for borrowers seeking relief.
Appeals Court Blocks Biden's Student Debt Relief PlanMore than half of borrowers in the SAVE program have $0 monthly payments.
Net neutrality never stood a chanceThe Sixth Circuit Court's ruling effectively ends the Biden administration's net neutrality order, marking a conclusion to a decade-long regulatory battle.
Texas Capital Bank opposes summary judgment in Ginnie Mae suitTCB disputes Ginnie Mae's authority to extinguish its lien claims under the APA, emphasizing the complexities of mortgage securitization.
How HOAs Can Help During Neighbor vs. Neighbor Disputes-and How They Can'tHOAs have defined roles in managing properties, but their liability in neighbor disputes is limited according to recent court rulings.
Rudy Giuliani Is Exactly That Fool Of A ClientDefiance in court can worsen a defendant's situation, as seen in Rudy Giuliani's recent legal troubles.
Felonious Former President Has A Mixed Day In Three CourtsThe courts continue to reject Trump's legal strategies in multiple pending cases, complicating his attempts to delay sentencing.Trump's claims of First Amendment violations are met with resistance from the judiciary, undermining his narrative.
How HOAs Can Help During Neighbor vs. Neighbor Disputes-and How They Can'tHOAs have defined roles in managing properties, but their liability in neighbor disputes is limited according to recent court rulings.
Rudy Giuliani Is Exactly That Fool Of A ClientDefiance in court can worsen a defendant's situation, as seen in Rudy Giuliani's recent legal troubles.
Felonious Former President Has A Mixed Day In Three CourtsThe courts continue to reject Trump's legal strategies in multiple pending cases, complicating his attempts to delay sentencing.Trump's claims of First Amendment violations are met with resistance from the judiciary, undermining his narrative.
Scoop: Democrats quietly prepare for a Trump constitutional crisisDemocrats are strategizing legal and political responses to Trump's anticipated court ruling defiance.
David Cole on How the Courts Can Stop TrumpTrump's executive orders face numerous legal challenges, with courts largely ruling against him so far.
Republican Legal Challenges to Voting Rules Hit a Rough PatchRecent legal challenges to voter rights by Trump-aligned groups are being rejected by courts, indicating a shift toward protecting voting access.
Scoop: Democrats quietly prepare for a Trump constitutional crisisDemocrats are strategizing legal and political responses to Trump's anticipated court ruling defiance.
David Cole on How the Courts Can Stop TrumpTrump's executive orders face numerous legal challenges, with courts largely ruling against him so far.
Republican Legal Challenges to Voting Rules Hit a Rough PatchRecent legal challenges to voter rights by Trump-aligned groups are being rejected by courts, indicating a shift toward protecting voting access.
Air Canada was ordered to pay a passenger $2,000 for delayed luggage. Instead, it's taking him to court | CBC NewsAir Canada is contesting a CTA ruling about delayed luggage compensation, highlighting flaws in the passenger claims system.
Dem Senator Tells CNN Trump Has US Staring Death Of Democracy In The Eyes' With Court ShowdownSenator Murphy warns that Trump's potential defiance of court rulings poses a serious threat to democracy and the rule of law.
Other Barks & Bites for Friday, January 24: CAFC Reverses RDOE Noninfringement Ruling; EU Challenges China's Global SEP Rate Setting Practices; and SCOTUS Nixes Cert Petition Challenging PTAB PanelingThe Federal Circuit emphasizes expert testimony in patent infringement cases and highlights significant advancements in 5G patents by China and patent assertion entities.
Other Barks & Bites for Friday, February 7: CAFC Rejects Untimely Expert Testimony and Reassigns Case; CJEU Clarifies Online Marketplace Responsibilities Under GDPR; and IPWATCHPUPPIES ARE ON THE WAY!The article discusses important developments in intellectual property law, showcasing recent rulings and trends affecting both the U.S. and European landscapes.
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 DecisionsThe article discusses major developments in patent litigation, including court rulings and challenges to judicial processes involving special interest groups.
Other Barks & Bites for Friday, January 24: CAFC Reverses RDOE Noninfringement Ruling; EU Challenges China's Global SEP Rate Setting Practices; and SCOTUS Nixes Cert Petition Challenging PTAB PanelingThe Federal Circuit emphasizes expert testimony in patent infringement cases and highlights significant advancements in 5G patents by China and patent assertion entities.
Other Barks & Bites for Friday, February 7: CAFC Rejects Untimely Expert Testimony and Reassigns Case; CJEU Clarifies Online Marketplace Responsibilities Under GDPR; and IPWATCHPUPPIES ARE ON THE WAY!The article discusses important developments in intellectual property law, showcasing recent rulings and trends affecting both the U.S. and European landscapes.
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 DecisionsThe article discusses major developments in patent litigation, including court rulings and challenges to judicial processes involving special interest groups.
Stockholm court finds Quran-burner Salwan Najem guilty of hate crimesCourt emphasized limits of free speech in religious criticism, ruling against Quran burning demonstrations as contemptuous.
Judge Nukes Funding Freeze After Press Secretary Admitted New Legal Defense Was Bogus - Above the LawThe administration's retraction of the funding freeze lacked legal clarity and led to a misguided legal strategy.
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.
Judge Nukes Funding Freeze After Press Secretary Admitted New Legal Defense Was Bogus - Above the LawThe administration's retraction of the funding freeze lacked legal clarity and led to a misguided legal strategy.
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.
Stanford AI expert's credibility shattered by fake, AI-created sources: judgeReliance on AI can compromise credibility, as shown by Professor Hancock's flawed testimony in a case about AI misinformation.
CAFC Finds Food Slicer Not Readily Reconfigurable by Consumers to Support Infringement FindingThe Federal Circuit's ruling emphasized the necessity for clear evidence in patent cases, especially regarding noninfringement and damage calculations.
Stanford AI expert's credibility shattered by fake, AI-created sources: judgeReliance on AI can compromise credibility, as shown by Professor Hancock's flawed testimony in a case about AI misinformation.
CAFC Finds Food Slicer Not Readily Reconfigurable by Consumers to Support Infringement FindingThe Federal Circuit's ruling emphasized the necessity for clear evidence in patent cases, especially regarding noninfringement and damage calculations.
US selling 69K seized bitcoins could mess with Trump plans for crypto reserveDOJ authorized the sale of 69,370 bitcoins from the largest seizure in history, valued at approximately $6.4 billion.The bitcoins were originally stolen in 2012 from the Silk Road marketplace and recovered by the US government in 2020.
Judge Merchan's Half Baby - emptywheelJudge Merchan affirmed Trump's conviction while opting for an unconditional discharge, not jail time, reflecting a complex judicial strategy.
Here are the victories for transgender people's rights in 20242024 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 courtTransgender advocates celebrate a significant victory in securing health insurance coverage for gender-affirming care in North Carolina and West Virginia.
04/16/2024Transgender 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 20242024 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 courtTransgender advocates celebrate a significant victory in securing health insurance coverage for gender-affirming care in North Carolina and West Virginia.
04/16/2024Transgender 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 ContractA 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 CompetitorDelaware 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 dealAlbertsons is abandoning its merger with Kroger after court rejections, citing Kroger's failure to secure necessary regulatory approvals.
Car finance crisis set to cost billions and dent investor confidence, warns Lloyds bossThe UK car finance crisis threatens economic stability, fueled by a Court of Appeal ruling against banks' practices.Investor confidence is declining due to regulatory uncertainties and legal decisions impacting the economy.
Federal Court Rules Idaho Can Enforce Law Banning Interstate Travel for AbortionIdaho's new law limits abortion access for minors by criminalizing aid in leaving the state for abortion care.
Pennsylvania Democrats show their true disdain for democracy in Bob Casey-Dave McCormick raceDemocratic officials in Pennsylvania face accusations of undermining democracy by attempting to overturn election results in a partisan way.
Pennsylvania's high court orders counties not to count disputed ballots in US Senate racePennsylvania court rules mail-in ballots without correct dates cannot be counted, impacting the Senate race between McCormick and Casey.
Taoiseach and Justice Minister back pub-assault Senator John McGahon as Election 2024 candidateFine Gael continues to support Senator John McGahon despite controversy surrounding his past actions and a civil case ruling against him.
Dutch Court Overturns Landmark Climate Ruling That Would've Made Shell Cut EmissionsThe Dutch court's ruling against the emissions cut highlights ongoing tensions between climate policy and corporate interests.
Shell's Pyrrhic victory may well set the stage for more corporate climate accountabilityGlobal confidence in climate action diminishes with political changes and recent legal setbacks for mandatory emissions reduction targets.
Dutch Court Overturns Landmark Climate Ruling That Would've Made Shell Cut EmissionsThe Dutch court's ruling against the emissions cut highlights ongoing tensions between climate policy and corporate interests.
Shell's Pyrrhic victory may well set the stage for more corporate climate accountabilityGlobal confidence in climate action diminishes with political changes and recent legal setbacks for mandatory emissions reduction targets.
Mississippi's Absentee Ballot Law Is OverturnedA federal appeals court ruled against a Mississippi law allowing late absentee ballot counting, impacting future voting regulations nationwide.
Three state court rulings ease voting restrictions ahead of US electionsCourt rulings in Nebraska, Alabama, and Georgia protect voter access ahead of the upcoming election by reversing restrictive measures.
Court's mail-in voting decision is a slap in the face to NY's votersNew York's Court of Appeals ruled absentee ballots can be requested without excuse, despite voter rejection of this measure in a prior referendum.
Woman Who Received 5-Year Sentence in Voter Fraud Case Is AcquittedTexas appeals court acquitted woman sentenced for illegal voting in 2016 election.Case highlights the importance of proving knowledge of ineligibility in illegal voting prosecutions.
Mississippi's Absentee Ballot Law Is OverturnedA federal appeals court ruled against a Mississippi law allowing late absentee ballot counting, impacting future voting regulations nationwide.
Three state court rulings ease voting restrictions ahead of US electionsCourt rulings in Nebraska, Alabama, and Georgia protect voter access ahead of the upcoming election by reversing restrictive measures.
Court's mail-in voting decision is a slap in the face to NY's votersNew York's Court of Appeals ruled absentee ballots can be requested without excuse, despite voter rejection of this measure in a prior referendum.
Woman Who Received 5-Year Sentence in Voter Fraud Case Is AcquittedTexas appeals court acquitted woman sentenced for illegal voting in 2016 election.Case highlights the importance of proving knowledge of ineligibility in illegal voting prosecutions.
Pro-Israel demonstrator charged in Newton shooting gets GPS monitor removed, curfew liftedScott 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 DepartmentThe 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 CrushA 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 feesA woman was fined €1,185 for disregarding a litter fine related to a discarded cigarette butt.
Harvey Weinstein Is Hospitalized for Emergency Heart SurgeryHarvey 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 - againA recent court ruling reinstated non-compete contracts, undermining FTC's efforts to ban them and preventing potential financial benefits for millions of workers.
Court To RFK Jr.: Fact-Checking Doesn't Violate 1st Amendment Nor Does Section 230 Make Meta A State ActorThe courts have consistently ruled that Meta's censorship policies regarding vaccine misinformation are permissible under First Amendment rights since Meta is a private entity.
70 Misdemeanor Cases In SF Being Thrown Out Over Lengthy Delays; Prosecutors and Defense Attorneys Blame JudgesJudges cannot excuse trial delays due to the pandemic, resulting in the dismissal of 70 criminal cases in San Francisco.
EXCLUSIVE: Inside look at how SF stores items collected from homeless encampment sweepsSan Francisco's ability to remove people from the streets has been facilitated by recent court rulings.
70 Misdemeanor Cases In SF Being Thrown Out Over Lengthy Delays; Prosecutors and Defense Attorneys Blame JudgesJudges cannot excuse trial delays due to the pandemic, resulting in the dismissal of 70 criminal cases in San Francisco.
EXCLUSIVE: Inside look at how SF stores items collected from homeless encampment sweepsSan Francisco's ability to remove people from the streets has been facilitated by recent court rulings.
CAFC Affirms ITC Invalidation of Sweetener Patent Under On-Sale Bar, Citing HelsinnThe on-sale bar in U.S. patent law can be triggered by sales that do not disclose the invention to the public.
Santa Clara County records first Racial Justice Act violation - San Jose SpotlightSanta Clara County Public Defender's Office challenges racist criminal charges, encountering limited success in court.
How Mark Scarsi Post Hoc Dismantled Abbe Lowell's Juicy Timeline - emptywheelJudge 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.
Why four court cases could unleash a new crisis in Thai politicsCourt rulings on Prime Minister Thavisin & opposition party could spark political crisis in Thailand.