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fromBoston.com
6 days ago

First degree murder conviction thrown out over deaf interpretation, SJC rules

The Supreme Judicial Court ordered a new trial for Sammy Lozada due to inadequate translation services for a deaf witness.
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

A Court Just Ruled Cops Can't Stop-and-Frisk You-If They Suspect a Gun

The Fifth Circuit is considered the most extremist Republican court in the U.S., influencing bigotry and legal decisions in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas.
#supreme-court
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

US supreme court allows Trump administration to freeze teacher-training grants

The US Supreme Court allows a temporary freeze on $65M in teacher-training grants supporting diversity initiatives, siding with the Trump administration 5-4.
fromABA Journal
2 weeks ago

2nd Circuit decision upholding New York's gun liability law is 'massive victory,' state AG says

The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that New York's gun nuisance law, imposing liability on the gun industry for misconduct in sales and marketing, is valid and enforceable.
US politics
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Federal Judge Blocks Attack on Planned Parenthood in Trump-GOP Budget Law

A federal judge temporarily blocked a Medicaid funding ban for Planned Parenthood, signaling ongoing legal battles over reproductive rights.
fromSocial Media Today
4 weeks ago

X Wins Free Speech Case in Australia

In a victory for free speech, X has won its legal challenge against the Australian eSafety Commissioner's demand to censor a user's post about gender ideology. The post is part of a broader political discussion involving issues of public interest that are subject to legitimate debate.
US politics
#affordable-care-act
Washington DC
fromInsideEVs
1 month ago

EV Charger Funding Finally Gets Some Good News

A federal judge ruled against Trump's freeze on EV charger funding, ensuring continuation of billions for fast-charging infrastructure.
Germany politics
fromwww.thelocal.de
1 month ago

Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday

German business morale reaches highest level in a year amid hopes for economic boost.
Court overturns ban on far-right magazine Compact, citing permissible criticism.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Trans, Nonbinary People Win Key Court Victory on Passport Rights

The ruling reflects a significant win for transgender rights, highlighting a legal acknowledgement of gender identity in passport identification and a challenge against discriminatory government policies.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

US supreme court upholds Tennessee ban on youth gender-affirming care

Under Tennessee's law, someone assigned female at birth could not be prescribed testosterone, but someone assigned male at birth could receive those drugs.
Social justice
#education
fromBoston.com
4 months ago
NYC parents

U.S. judge in Boston temporarily halts Trump plan to cut millions of dollars for teacher training

NYC parents
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

U.S. judge in Boston temporarily halts Trump plan to cut millions of dollars for teacher training

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's cuts to teacher training programs, citing potential harm from program cancellations.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Judge rules some NIH grant cuts illegal, saying he's never seen such discrimination in 40 years

Federal judge rules Trump's grant cancellations illegal, citing arbitrary actions and potential discrimination.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

No charges to be filed in Redwood City jail inmate's death

No criminal charges will be filed in the overdose death of inmate Kyle Harrison, as his death was ruled accidental.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

We Analyzed Every Gun Case Since Bruen. The Result Is Horrifying.

Judge Reeves ruled the federal ban on machine guns unconstitutional, citing recent Supreme Court precedent.
The ruling reflects a growing trend of invalidating gun laws post-Bruen, impacting various firearm restrictions.
Washington DC
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

A federal judge further halts Trump's radical transformation of government

A federal judge has paused Trump's federal government overhaul due to lack of authority without Congressional approval.
US news
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Federal judge blocks layoffs and dismantling of U.S. Education Dept.

A federal judge blocked mass layoffs and dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education, emphasizing Congress's funding authority.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Campaigner wins court case that could lead to festival ban in London park

Rebekah Shaman, a local resident, expressed concerns about the ecological damage and community disruption caused by the festivals in Brockwell Park, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach.
London politics
fromESPN.com
3 months ago

Mistrial in Hockey Canada case; process restarts

A judge declared a mistrial in the case involving five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team, meaning a new trial will be held.
Canada news
fromPatently-O
3 months ago

"Do it on AI" claims are Abstract Ideas

The Federal Circuit's decision underscores that merely applying generic machine learning techniques without improvements to the models themselves does not qualify for patent eligibility.
Intellectual property law
#ohio-law
Privacy technologies
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Judge strikes down an Ohio law limiting kids' use of social media as unconstitutional

A federal judge struck down Ohio's law requiring parental consent for kids under 16 to use social media, citing constitutional concerns.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Judge strikes down an Ohio law limiting kids' use of social media as unconstitutional

A federal judge struck down Ohio's law requiring parental consent for kids under 16 to use social media, citing constitutional concerns.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

Judge Dismisses Corruption Charges Against NYC Mayor Eric Adams

Mayor Eric Adams' corruption charges were dismissed 'with prejudice', preventing future prosecutions and emphasizing the political motivation behind the case.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Judge rejects Trump admin's bid to move Mahmoud Khalil's legal case to Louisiana

Court rules to keep Khalil's deportation case in New Jersey, rejecting government's bid to move it to Louisiana.
Black Lives Matter
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Sean 'Diddy' Combs lawsuit dismissed after Jane Doe failed to reveal identity

A New York judge dismissed a sexual assault lawsuit against Sean Combs after the alleged victim failed to disclose her identity.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

DA declines to charge Moraga tennis coach in sex abuse probe

Contra Costa DA's office declined to charge tennis coach due to insufficient evidence in a sex abuse investigation.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Dismantling CFPB

This ruling upholds the Constitution's separation of powers and preserves the bureau's vital work, signaling the court's support for the rule of law and consumer protection.
DC food
Non-profit organizations
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

EPA was 'arbitrary and capricious' when it froze nonprofits Citibank accounts, judge finds | TechCrunch

A federal judge ruled the EPA's termination of contracts with nonprofits was arbitrary, requiring access to funds amid ongoing investigations.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
4 months ago

No Charges For Off-Duty DSNY Officer in Fatal Brooklyn Crash

No criminal charges will be filed against an officer in the death of Yi Qin Chen, as negligence was not proven.
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Federal Judge Extends Block on N.I.H. Cuts to Research Funding

A federal judge halted planned funding cuts by the NIH to protect medical and scientific research amid ongoing court disputes.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago

US judge declines to halt Trump's push to slash federal workforce

Judge Chutkan denies restraining order against DOGE's actions, marking a temporary win for Trump and Musk amid concerns about federal oversight.
fromwww.cbc.ca
10 months ago

Court rejects OPP finding of no 'serious' officer misconduct after pedestrian killed | CBC News

Justice Shaun O'Brien criticized the OPP's reasoning, stating, "It will not be readily apparent to many members of the public how police misconduct causing death is not considered serious." This underscores the need for transparency and accountability in police conduct, especially in incidents resulting in fatalities.
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
10 months ago

Kalshi pushes for court to allow betting on U.S. elections

The U.S. may soon be able to legally bet on election outcomes following a federal court ruling.
fromCardplayer
10 months ago

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Over Smoking In New Jersey Casinos

The New Jersey judge dismissed a lawsuit aimed at banning smoking in Atlantic City casinos, highlighting ongoing tensions between health concerns and industry interests.
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