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fromIndependent
4 days ago

'Stunned, shocked, disgusted, deflated': parents of boy beaten by Niall Gilligan react to former hurler's acquittal

A former All Star was found to have acted in self-defense during an incident at a couple's property.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Judge allows 12-year-old to play after unsportsmanlike' bat-flip suspension

Marco Rocco will play in the state tournament after a judge's ruling overturned his suspension for flipping his bat.
#birthright-citizenship
fromTruthout
1 week ago
US politics

Appeals Court Finds Trump's Order Seeking to End Birthright Citizenship Is Unconstitutional

fromTruthout
3 weeks ago
US politics

Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order, In-Line With Supreme Court Limits

fromTruthout
1 week ago
US politics

Appeals Court Finds Trump's Order Seeking to End Birthright Citizenship Is Unconstitutional

fromTruthout
3 weeks ago
US politics

Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order, In-Line With Supreme Court Limits

fromNew York Daily News
1 week ago

Judge pauses NY Education Department's determination 3 Brooklyn yeshivas violated law

A state judge in Albany paused the enforcement actions against three Brooklyn yeshivas found lacking in educational standards. These schools had previously resisted cooperation with state oversight.
NYC politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Bayesian yacht victim Mike Lynch's estate bankrupt' after being told to pay 700m court order

Hewlett-Packard Enterprises aims to recover losses of approximately 697 million pounds incurred during the acquisition of Autonomy, a software company founded by Mike Lynch.
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

Oakland police describe their attempts to tase dogs as biting case falls apart

Judge Rhonda Burgess expressed the view that it's unreasonable to hold Rivas accountable for his dog biting officers, given his efforts to control the animal.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Uniformed police officers were wrong to march in Pride event, high court rules

Police chiefs shocked after the high court rules against uniformed participation in Newcastle's Pride festival, citing breaches of impartiality by Northumbria chief constable.
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
2 weeks ago

Bedford Ave. Bike Lane Removal Blocked For A 2nd Time, Judge Rules

Walker-Diallo ruled the Bedford bike lane removal didn't qualify as a major transportation project.
Alternative transportation
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Germany updates: Police make massive Captagon bust in east DW 07/13/2025

Authorities in Germany discovered 1.7 million Captagon pills worth over 20 million euros in a grocery store.
#immigration
US news
fromwww.twincities.com
1 month ago

Judge says government must release Columbia University protester Mahmoud Khalil

The U.S. cannot deport Mahmoud Khalil, a student detained for his political speech, due to likely unconstitutional grounds.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Madrid judge shuts down 10 tourist lets for illicit and unsanitary activities'

The judge in Madrid ordered the closure of 10 tourist flats, citing illicit activities that inflicted psychological damage on a neighboring family and violated their privacy rights.
Europe news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Judge Rejects Curious' Argument from Trump DOJ in Denying Jan. 6 Rioter's Motion to Get Restitution Fees Refunded

U.S. District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan rejected an argument that a presidential pardon for January 6th defendants could provide a refund of restitution payments.
US politics
fromwww.ilfordrecorder.co.uk
4 weeks ago

GP 'wrongly allowed to return to work after sexual assault on patient'

Dr Varaha Konathala inappropriately touched a woman's breasts with sexual motivations, leading to a High Court judge ruling against his return to medical practice.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Appeals court reverses $5 million jury award for Black driver attacked by California police dog while handcuffed

San Diego County's $5 million damage award to Mickail Myles was reversed, reducing it to $1.5 million due to lack of evidence for lasting injuries.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Federal judge rules non-California residents can apply for concealed-carry gun permits

California laws restricting concealed-carry licenses to residents violate the Second and 14th Amendments.
#supreme-court
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
LGBT

Sam Alito Provides Breath Of Fresh Air In Transgender Care Case. Vile, Bigoted Fresh Air, But Fresh Air Nonetheless - Above the Law

fromsfist.com
2 months ago
SF politics

Supreme Court Rules That Environmental Impact Reports Must Focus on Project at Hand

Supreme Court rules that environmental law doesn't require accounting for all downstream effects on other businesses, potentially speeding up infrastructure projects.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago
Law

Supreme Court sharply limits environmental impact statements in victory for developers

The Supreme Court's ruling limits environmental impact statements, favoring developers and potentially expediting infrastructure projects.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
LGBT

Sam Alito Provides Breath Of Fresh Air In Transgender Care Case. Vile, Bigoted Fresh Air, But Fresh Air Nonetheless - Above the Law

SF politics
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Supreme Court Rules That Environmental Impact Reports Must Focus on Project at Hand

Supreme Court rules that environmental law doesn't require accounting for all downstream effects on other businesses, potentially speeding up infrastructure projects.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Supreme Court sharply limits environmental impact statements in victory for developers

The Supreme Court's ruling limits environmental impact statements, favoring developers and potentially expediting infrastructure projects.
fromwww.sun-sentinel.com
4 weeks ago

US judge says HHS layoffs were likely unlawful and must be halted

Mass layoffs at U.S. Health and Human Services were ruled likely unlawful, prompting a federal judge to order a halt to downsizing plans.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Judge squashes Mayor Adams' emergency orders blocking solitary confinement ban in city jails | amNewYork

Judge halts Mayor Adams' orders on solitary confinement, ensuring legislative authority of City Council prevails.
fromTechzine Global
1 month ago

Court orders VMware to provide support to Dutch ministry

VMware and Broadcom are mandated to support Rijkswaterstaat until it completes its product migration, following a significant licensing model change and cost increase.
Business
#transgender-rights
LGBT
fromFast Company
2 months ago

This new ruling cuts protections for transgender workers

A recent ruling limits workplace protections for transgender employees, altering the EEOC's guidance on harassment under the new administration.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

The Simpsons' and San Diego each mentioned in court case on Trump and EVs

A federal judge ruled against the Trump administration's freeze on electric vehicle funding, restoring billions for infrastructure.
fromwww.dailynews.com
1 month ago

Judge rules California's FAIR Plan must pay smoke damage claims

California's FAIR Plan is required to pay for smoke damage claims after court ruling highlighting non-compliance with state law.
#ai
fromsfist.com
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Federal Judge In SF Rules That AI Company Anthropic Did Not Violate Copyright Law In Training Its Chatbot

fromsfist.com
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Federal Judge In SF Rules That AI Company Anthropic Did Not Violate Copyright Law In Training Its Chatbot

fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Judge dismisses authors' copyright lawsuit against Meta over AI training

Meta wins a copyright infringement dismissal, but implications for AI copyright use remain significant.
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Meta Wins Blockbuster AI Copyright Case-but There's a Catch

Meta's use of authors' books for AI training does not violate copyright law, according to a federal judge's ruling.
fromAol
1 month ago

A Brooklyn Judge Says Pet Dogs Are Family Members In Groundbreaking Ruling

Most people who have ever owned a dog don't consider their canine counterpart to be property; they're part of the family. However, until recently, at least from a legal standpoint in New York, that wasn't the case.
Pets
#animal-rights
fromAol
1 month ago
Pets

A Brooklyn Judge Says Pet Dogs Are Family Members In Groundbreaking Ruling

fromAol
1 month ago
Pets

A Brooklyn Judge Says Pet Dogs Are Family Members In Groundbreaking Ruling

France news
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

Green algae found along French coastline responsible for man's death, rules court

Green algae has been officially recognized as a cause of death in France, with state responsibility for inadequate environmental action.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Scottish government given deadline to implement ruling on biological sex

Scottish government must comply with the Supreme Court's ruling on biological sex or face legal action.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Judge pumps brakes on Adams' 'illegal' plan to remove Brooklyn protected bike lane where e-biker slammed into toddler

A judge halted Mayor Adams' plan to remove a protected bike lane in Brooklyn after safety concerns were raised.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

BREAKING: Judge Halts Mayor Adams's Plan to Tear Out Bedford Av. Bike Lane - Streetsblog New York City

"Forcing kids into traffic was never the answer. Yes, people go too fast in the lane - especially on e-bikes - and too many schoolkids cross it unaware. But the solution is to fix it, not rip it out. Protected lanes save lives, and the data proves it. The City and DOT need to act fast - not just to preserve the lane, but to make it even safer."
NYC parents
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Judge expands block on anti-trans, anti-nonbinary passport policy

Judge Julia Kobick's expansion of the injunction mandates the State Department to issue passports to all transgender and nonbinary applicants, reinforcing protections against discrimination.
LGBT
US politics
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

Federal judge strikes down Trump cuts to NIH medical research grants linked to diversity, gender

A federal judge ruled that Trump-era directives canceling NIH grants related to diversity and gender identity were unlawful.
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Spa can't discriminate against trans women, federal appeals court rules

Federal appeals court rules Olympus Spa must accept transgender women, challenging its prior policy of exclusion.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Trump Cheers Court After Whiplash Appeal Restores His National Guard Control: We Saved L.A.!'

Trump celebrated a legal victory allowing him to maintain control of the National Guard in Los Angeles amid immigration protests.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Judge says Trump acted illegally in dispatching National Guard in California

Federal judge blocks Trump from deploying California National Guard, ruling it was illegal and exceeded presidential authority.
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Federal Judge Says Berkeley Can Sweep Large Homeless Encampment, But That People With Disabilities Can Stay

The Berkeley encampment can be cleared, but disabled individuals are allowed to stay temporarily.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Justin Baldoni's $400m defamation claim against Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds dismissed

A judge dismissed Justin Baldoni's $400m defamation lawsuit against Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, affirming that Lively's claims were legally protected.
Major League Baseball
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Federal judge approves $2.8B settlement, paving way for U.S. colleges to pay athletes millions

A federal judge approved significant changes allowing schools to pay athletes, marking a historic turn in college sports.
The agreement could total $2.7 billion for athletes over the next decade, transforming the revenue-sharing landscape.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

The end of the Texas Dream': Undocumented youth will not have access to in-state tuition

The Texas Dream Act, allowing reduced tuition for undocumented students, has been ruled unconstitutional, eliminating access for these students in Texas public universities.
Black Lives Matter
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Boulder attack latest: Judge blocks deportation of suspect Mohamed Soliman's family

A judge has prevented the deportation of the family of Mohamed Soliman, involved in a recent Molotov cocktail attack in Boulder, Colorado.
#tariffs
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago
US Elections

Federal Court blocks Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs

Court rules Trump administration exceeded authority in implementing tariffs under IEEPA.
Appeal expected; trade deficits cited as national emergency for tariff orders.
European startups
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Meet the Five Small Businesses That Helped Knock Down Trump's Tariffs

Court ruling declares Trump’s tariffs unlawful, asserting need for legislative oversight in trade decisions.
US Elections
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Federal Court blocks Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs

Court rules Trump administration exceeded authority in implementing tariffs under IEEPA.
Appeal expected; trade deficits cited as national emergency for tariff orders.
NYC politics
fromThe New York Sun
2 months ago

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Punishing New York For Manhattan Congestion Tax

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's efforts to withhold funding for New York's congestion pricing scheme.
#trump-administration
NYC parents
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

A judge blocks Trump's plans to abolish the Department of Education, fire workers, and transfer student loans

A federal judge has halted Trump's efforts to dismantle the Department of Education, reinstating fired employees and blocking plans for further cuts.
NYC parents
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

A judge blocks Trump's plans to abolish the Department of Education, fire workers, and transfer student loans

A federal judge has halted Trump's efforts to dismantle the Department of Education, reinstating fired employees and blocking plans for further cuts.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Judge blocks Trump administration from closing the Education Department

A federal judge blocked Trump's order to close the Education Department and mandated reinstatement of laid-off employees.
#racism
fromESPN.com
2 months ago
Real Madrid

Valladolid fans found guilty for Vini insults

Spain's first ruling condemns racist insults in soccer as hate crimes, marking a pivotal step in combatting racism in sports.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
Real Madrid

Vinicius Jr racism: Fans found guilty of hate crime against Madrid star

Five Valladolid fans face suspended sentences and fines for racist chants against Vinicius Jr., marking a milestone in Spain's fight against racism in sports.
Real Madrid
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Valladolid fans found guilty for Vini insults

Spain's first ruling condemns racist insults in soccer as hate crimes, marking a pivotal step in combatting racism in sports.
Real Madrid
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Vinicius Jr racism: Fans found guilty of hate crime against Madrid star

Five Valladolid fans face suspended sentences and fines for racist chants against Vinicius Jr., marking a milestone in Spain's fight against racism in sports.
#critical-race-theory
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

Federal Judge Blocks DOGE Takeover of U.S. Institute of Peace

Federal court rules Trump's administration's takeover of the U.S. Institute of Peace was unlawful, reinstating dismissed board members.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Watchdog's report 'extremely unfair' on Kids Company

The commission's observations which give rise to the innuendo that the payments to the 'top 25' may not have been justified are unbalanced and one-sided.
UK news
Juventus
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Descendants of Italy's last king should not have crown jewels, court rules

Italy's court rules against royal family's claim of crown jewels, keeping them under state ownership.
Law
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

What happens next for the Menendez brothers?

Lyle and Erik Menendez are now eligible for parole after a judge's ruling, but face hurdles post-conviction.
California's youthful offender law facilitates their potential release based on rehabilitation.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

A federal appeals panel has made enforcing the Voting Rights Act harder in 7 states

The 8th Circuit ruling restricts private enforcement of the Voting Rights Act's Section 2, complicating racial discrimination lawsuits.
Apple
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Did Apple get too big for its own good?

The recent Epic v. Apple ruling could significantly alter the App Store's payment system and developer relationships moving forward.
European startups
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Epic launches a reward program to lure you away from the App Store

Epic Games now offers 20% back in rewards on non-App Store purchases following legal changes regarding Apple's commission fees.
Bicycling
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

State Supreme Court Reinforces Rules that Cities Must Maintain Safe Roads - Streetsblog California

Cities must maintain safe streets and can't evade responsibility through third-party waivers.
Apple
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Apple urges court to suspend ruling that bars it from taking a cut on external app payments | TechCrunch

Apple seeks to delay a court ruling requiring it to allow iOS app developers to redirect users to external payment systems.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Maker of Pegasus spyware told to pay $167m for WhatsApp hack

NSO Group ordered to pay WhatsApp $167 million for hacking incidents involving Pegasus spyware.
This ruling is a significant precedent against illegal spyware developers.
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