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#indigenous-rights
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago
Social justice

9 First Nations ask for injunction against Bill 5, say law represents 'clear and present danger' | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago
Toronto

9 First Nations in Ontario launch constitutional challenge against laws allowing development fast-tracking | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago
Social justice

9 First Nations ask for injunction against Bill 5, say law represents 'clear and present danger' | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago
Toronto

9 First Nations in Ontario launch constitutional challenge against laws allowing development fast-tracking | CBC News

#trump-administration
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

The Wall Street Journal Calls for Someone to Sue' Trump Over Tariffs: Treating the Economy as a Personal Plaything'

The Wall Street Journal criticizes Trump's tariffs as an overreach of presidential power and calls for legal action.
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump Official Will No Longer Testify in Challenge to Mass Firings

Charles Ezell will not testify in a crucial case regarding the legality of mass firings of federal workers, raising questions about government authority.
NYC parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago

CA joins Democratic-led states in lawsuit to block layoffs at Education Department

The Trump Administration's drastic cuts to the Department of Education are being legally challenged by Democratic state attorneys general.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Theaters Sue the N.E.A. Over Trump's Gender Ideology' Order

Arts organizations are suing the N.E.A. over a grant requirement that restricts the promotion of gender ideology, claiming it threatens their funding eligibility.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

New lawsuit argues Trump and DOGE's government overhaul is unconstitutional

Labor unions and nonprofits challenge Trump's federal workforce downsizing as unconstitutional.
US news
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Trump's latest ban on Harvard's foreign students has suffered another setback

A federal judge temporarily blocked Trump's ban on foreign students at Harvard, citing potential immediate harm to the university.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

The Wall Street Journal Calls for Someone to Sue' Trump Over Tariffs: Treating the Economy as a Personal Plaything'

The Wall Street Journal criticizes Trump's tariffs as an overreach of presidential power and calls for legal action.
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump Official Will No Longer Testify in Challenge to Mass Firings

Charles Ezell will not testify in a crucial case regarding the legality of mass firings of federal workers, raising questions about government authority.
NYC parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago

CA joins Democratic-led states in lawsuit to block layoffs at Education Department

The Trump Administration's drastic cuts to the Department of Education are being legally challenged by Democratic state attorneys general.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Theaters Sue the N.E.A. Over Trump's Gender Ideology' Order

Arts organizations are suing the N.E.A. over a grant requirement that restricts the promotion of gender ideology, claiming it threatens their funding eligibility.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

New lawsuit argues Trump and DOGE's government overhaul is unconstitutional

Labor unions and nonprofits challenge Trump's federal workforce downsizing as unconstitutional.
US news
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Trump's latest ban on Harvard's foreign students has suffered another setback

A federal judge temporarily blocked Trump's ban on foreign students at Harvard, citing potential immediate harm to the university.
fromABA Journal
1 week ago

Lawyer for ABA, foreign-aid recipients tells DC Circuit US must spend appropriated 'pots of money'

According to Daniel Jacobson, Congress appropriated very specific pots of money for foreign assistance purposes in 2024 and mandated the executive branch to use the full amount.
Law
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Rats, damp and cold: Solicitors sue as judge refuses to use some courthouses

Judge Brian O'Shea has raised concerns regarding the conditions in several courthouses within his district, referring to them as "gravely inadequate." He expressed his discontent in a letter to the Courts Service, addressing the urgent need for improvement. This decision to halt sittings in these courthouses underscores a significant issue within the judicial system regarding infrastructure and accessibility for legal proceedings.
Law
#cycling-advocacy
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Toronto

Bike advocates rejoice at latest roadblock to Ford government's attempt to uproot Toronto bike lanes | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Toronto

Bike advocates rejoice at latest roadblock to Ford government's attempt to uproot Toronto bike lanes | CBC News

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

New Hampshire judge to pause Trump's birthright citizenship order

"The class is slightly narrower than that sought by the plaintiffs, who originally included parents as plaintiffs."
US politics
#wimbledon
#consumer-rights
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Council challenged on trans colours road crossing

The road markings at Tavistock Place and Marchmont Street in Bloomsbury were installed by Camden Council as a visual statement to celebrate transgender awareness.
LGBT
#mental-health
LGBT
fromAxios
4 months ago

Supreme Court will hear challenge to Colorado conversion therapy ban

LGBTQ+ advocates oppose conversion therapy as harmful and ineffective, emphasizing the importance of legal protections against its practice for minors.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Louisiana death row inmate challenges nitrogen gas as execution method

The execution of Jessie Hoffman Jr. challenges nitrogen gas method citing religious beliefs and psychological effects.
LGBT
fromAxios
4 months ago

Supreme Court will hear challenge to Colorado conversion therapy ban

LGBTQ+ advocates oppose conversion therapy as harmful and ineffective, emphasizing the importance of legal protections against its practice for minors.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Louisiana death row inmate challenges nitrogen gas as execution method

The execution of Jessie Hoffman Jr. challenges nitrogen gas method citing religious beliefs and psychological effects.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

TfL faces legal action over licence delays for Uber and other private hire drivers

Many of these drivers are not high earners and have limited savings, so even a relatively short delay in TfL issuing them with a licence can have a significant financial impact because they require one to legally work in London.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Watchdog 'acted irrationally' over gender clinic, court told

Lawyers for the Gender Plus Healthcare Clinic argue the legal action against the CQC is "fatally flawed", underscoring the clinic’s commitment to patient safety.
UK politics
fromMission Local
2 weeks ago

New S.F. planning director's appointment process was illegal, commissioner says

"Deliberation outside of the meeting with the majority of the members - that alone is a violation of the Brown Act. Period," said attorney Jim Wheaton.
San Francisco
#supreme-court
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Supreme Court won't hear province's appeal in youth-led Ontario climate case | CBC News

The Supreme Court of Canada will not intervene in a challenge to Ontario's climate plan, allowing youth activists to revive their case in lower court.
fromJezebel
2 weeks ago
Health

Supreme Court Affirms RFK Jr.'s Power Over What Health Insurance Is Required to Cover

Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Supreme Court won't hear province's appeal in youth-led Ontario climate case | CBC News

The Supreme Court of Canada will not intervene in a challenge to Ontario's climate plan, allowing youth activists to revive their case in lower court.
fromJezebel
2 weeks ago
Health

Supreme Court Affirms RFK Jr.'s Power Over What Health Insurance Is Required to Cover

#lambeth-council
#first-amendment
NYC LGBT
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Appellate Court Says Florida's Drag Show Ban Is Likely Unconstitutional

Federal appellate court upholds injunction against Florida drag show ban, citing likely violation of First Amendment rights.
NYC LGBT
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Appellate Court Says Florida's Drag Show Ban Is Likely Unconstitutional

Federal appellate court upholds injunction against Florida drag show ban, citing likely violation of First Amendment rights.
#human-rights
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Private schools lose High Court battle against Starmer's VAT raid

The High Court ruled against private schools challenging VAT on fees, citing broader public interest over individual rights.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Private schools lose High Court battle against Starmer's VAT raid

The High Court ruled against private schools challenging VAT on fees, citing broader public interest over individual rights.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

California's senators push Pentagon for answers on deployment of hundreds of Marines to L.A.

California Senators demand Pentagon clarify legal grounds for Marines' deployment amid protests.
#court-ruling
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
EU data protection

Social media giant TikTok wins 'stay' on order banning data transfers to China

TikTok secures interim stay until October to challenge DPC decision risking €530m fine.
TikTok claims billions in potential losses if the DPC order stands.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
NYC parents

Judge orders Mahmoud Khalil case to be moved from Louisiana to New Jersey

Judge upholds Khalil's legal challenge against deportation, transferring case to New Jersey due to jurisdictional factors.
EU data protection
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Social media giant TikTok wins 'stay' on order banning data transfers to China

TikTok secures interim stay until October to challenge DPC decision risking €530m fine.
TikTok claims billions in potential losses if the DPC order stands.
Privacy technologies
fromMashable
1 month ago

Federal judge: A social media ban for kids under 14 is unconstitutional

A federal judge ruled Florida's law restricting social media access for kids under 14 is likely unconstitutional.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Smokey Robinson's accusers blast his $500-million countersuit as 'attempt to silence and intimidate'

"The countersuit is nothing more than an attempt to silence and intimidate the survivors of Mr. Robinson's sexual battery and assault."
Intellectual property law
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

James Bond franchise owners request more time to defend control of 007 spy name

The owners of the multibillion-pound James Bond franchise are fighting a legal challenge in Europe to maintain control over trademark rights related to the iconic character.
Independent films
#brockwell-park
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

GMC challenged in High Court after embolism death

The legal challenge regarding the role of physician associates in the NHS raises significant questions about patient safety and the proper training and oversight required for such positions.
UK news
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Wikipedia fights the UK's 'flawed' and 'burdensome' online safety rules

"As a Category 1 service, Wikipedia could face the most burdensome compliance obligations, which were designed to tackle some of the UK's riskiest websites."
Privacy professionals
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Plans to stop small boat refugees getting British citizenship hit by legal challenge

New UK citizenship rules face legal challenge for potentially discriminating against refugees.
#apple
Apple
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Developer sues Apple to claw back commission payments

A proposed class-action lawsuit against Apple accuses the company of violating a federal injunction regarding commissions from mobile app developers.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Prince Harry loses legal challenge over UK security arrangements

Prince Harry lost a legal challenge regarding his UK security arrangements, as the Court of Appeal upheld a previous decision by the Home Office.
#local-government
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

Google faces 5bn UK lawsuit over claims it shut out rivals and overcharged advertisers

Google is accused of abusing its dominance in UK search to stifle competition and inflate advertising costs, leading to a £5 billion lawsuit.
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Libertarian Lawyers Have Questions About Legal Authority For Tariffs. Major Questions. - Above the Law

Emily Ley, the owner of a small business affected by the tariffs, states these tariffs will cripple her company, which relies on Chinese suppliers, questioning their legality.
US politics
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

18 states sue over Trump's voting executive order, arguing it's unconstitutional

Eighteen states challenge Trump's executive order on voting, claiming it infringes on constitutional rights and threatens voter access.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Private school VAT 'discriminatory', court hears

Lord Pannick, representing affected families, stated that the government's VAT on private school fees interferes with the fundamental right to education, especially for children with SEND.
UK politics
#ontario
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Court to hear Charter challenge of Ontario's supervised consumption site law | CBC News

A Toronto consumption site is legally challenging a new Ontario law that will close 10 sites and prevent new ones from opening.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago
Toronto startup

Ontario aware bike lane removals may not reduce congestion, could make people less safe: internal documents | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago
Toronto startup

Ontario consumption sites free to relocate, court hears, contrary to past statements | CBC News

Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Court to hear Charter challenge of Ontario's supervised consumption site law | CBC News

A Toronto consumption site is legally challenging a new Ontario law that will close 10 sites and prevent new ones from opening.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago
Toronto startup

Ontario aware bike lane removals may not reduce congestion, could make people less safe: internal documents | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago
Toronto startup

Ontario consumption sites free to relocate, court hears, contrary to past statements | CBC News

fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Daily phone calls, 80 visits, a laptop: Tommy Robinson's life behind bars

Robinson’s segregation from other inmates was deemed necessary for safety due to threats against him, yet his privileges appeared to exceed standard prison conditions.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Climate activists to plead not guilty en masse under NSW's controversial anti-protest laws

The anti-protest laws are over the top and they need to be challenged, said 21-year-old Alexa Stuart, who is a spokesperson for the protest organisers Rising Tide.
Environment
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago

Ontario court's dismissal of Charter challenge to long-term care law won't be appealed | CBC News

In the published decision from January, Justice Robert Centa said the law doesn't contravene the Charter, stating that it does not interfere with an ALC patient's 'right' to choose where they live.
Healthcare
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago

Ontario bike lane removal work could start this month. Cyclists seek injunction to block it | CBC News

Cycle Toronto is legally challenging Ontario's plan to remove bike lanes, claiming it will worsen road safety and reduce cycling.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

ICE Arrests Pro-Palestinian Activist at Columbia

Mahmoud Khalil's arrest represents a heightened crackdown on campus activism related to the Palestinian cause under President Trump.
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