Three-judge federal court panel rejects Alabama congressional map again – JURIST

Three-judge federal court panel rejects Alabama congressional map again – JURIST

A US District Court Northern District of Alabama three judge panel Tuesday tossed out the Alabama legislature’s proposed congressional map, holding that the current map is still racially gerrymandered and likely violates... Read more »
U.S. District Court for Middle District Florida Determines Illusory Coverage

U.S. District Court for Middle District Florida Determines Illusory Coverage

Tuesday, September 5, 2023 When obtaining insurance coverage, businesses must be wary of policy exclusions that are so broad that they defeat the policy’s primary purpose and render coverage illusory. In Travelers Property... Read more »

Texas District Court Declares State Preemption Law Unconstitutional. What Now?

The legal battle continues between large cities and the State of Texas over state attempts to nullify local enactments on employment and other matters that exceed or conflict with state law. The... Read more »
Belarus court delivers prison sentence to journalist accused of facilitating “extremist activities” – JURIST

Belarus court delivers prison sentence to journalist accused of facilitating “extremist activities” – JURIST

A court in Gomel, a southeastern city in Belarus, sentenced journalist Larysa Schchyrakova to 3.5 years in prison and a fine of 3,700 rubles (US$1465) on Thursday. She was accused of violating... Read more »
Pakistan court suspends conviction of former prime minister Imran Khan – JURIST

Pakistan court suspends conviction of former prime minister Imran Khan – JURIST

The Islamabad High Court on Tuesday suspended the conviction of Imran Khan. The former prime minister of Pakistan was previously convicted on corruption charges. In early August, Khan was sentenced to three... Read more »
Kenya High Court halts Worldcoin data processing amid privacy concerns – JURIST

Kenya High Court halts Worldcoin data processing amid privacy concerns – JURIST

A high court in Nairobi on Saturday issued a directive ordering cryptocurrency project Worldcoin and its partners to halt the processing of any new biometric data in Kenya until a pending case... Read more »
Using Lookback Windows for Sexual Abuse Claims, E Jean Carroll Court Victory

Using Lookback Windows for Sexual Abuse Claims, E Jean Carroll Court Victory

Saturday, August 26, 2023 On May 9, 2023, a New York jury returned a verdict in favor of E. Jean Carroll, awarding her roughly $5 million for her claims of defamation and... Read more »
Supreme Court Reinforces FCA and Whistleblower Incentives

Supreme Court Reinforces FCA and Whistleblower Incentives

Saturday, August 26, 2023 The False Claims Act (“FCA”) seeks to protect government funds supporting public services by imposing treble damages and penalties on entities that falsely claim money from the United States or... Read more »
Netherlands Supreme Court blocks lawsuit over Gaza airstrike – JURIST

Netherlands Supreme Court blocks lawsuit over Gaza airstrike – JURIST

The Supreme Court of the Netherlands affirmed on Friday that Palestinians are precluded from bringing legal action against Israeli military officers for their involvement in an airstrike on the Gaza Strip dated... Read more »
Alec Baldwin Could Be Back In Court For Defamation

Alec Baldwin Could Be Back In Court For Defamation

(Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Comedy Central) As nice as it was to see Alec Baldwin in Beetlejuice and The Cat In The Hat, I’d really rather stop seeing him... Read more »
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