Federal Appeals Court Skeptical of Challenge to New Jersey Firearms Liability Law
The appellate court suggested that the pro-firearms plaintiff organization may have filed its case prematurely.
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Iowa Woman Files Lawsuit After Davenport Apartment Collapse
Attorneys for the plaintiff claim that the city of Davenport, along with the building’s landlord, had received numerous complaints about the building’s failing structural soundness.
Federal Judge: Indiana Attorney General’s TikTok Lawsuit is “Irrelevant Political Posturing”
A federal judge condemned Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita’s lawsuit against TikTok as “irrelevant” political posturing.
Cuba Gooding Jr. Settles Sexual Assault Lawsuit for Undisclosed Amount
The lawsuit relates to a claim that Cuba Gooding Jr. lured a woman to his hotel room with an offer of drinks before “turning on music,” undressing, and forcing her onto the bed.
Mississippi Faces Lawsuit Over New Law Requiring Permits for Public Protests
The recently-passed law could make it significantly more difficult for protesters to receive permission to stage demonstrations outside of government buildings in the state capital of Jackson.
Federal Judge Recuses Himself from Disney-DeSantis Lawsuit
Judge Mark E. Walker said that he felt it necessary to recuse himself after learning “that a relative within the third degree of relationship owns thirty shares of stock in [Disney’s] parent corporation
Federal Government Accuses Small Wisconsin Town of Trespassing on Tribal Land
The federal Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the Wisconsin town of Lac Du Flambeau, accusing it of trespassing upon an indigenous Chippewa reservation. According to CBS News, U.S. Attorney Timothy O’Shea filed the complaint in Madison earlier this week. O’Shea, writes CBS News, is seeking a court declaration that the town, located
Arkansas Librarians, Booksellers File Lawsuit Against Controversial Book Censorship Law
The lawsuit alleges a recently-passed Arkansas law unconstitutionally threatens librarians with prison time for lending “inappropriate” books to minors, including many books related to race, sexuality, and gender identity.
Former Playboy Model Accuses Bill Cosby of Sexual Assault
Former Playboy model Victoria Valentino claims that Cosby incapacitated her with “pills” after a dinner meeting in 1969.
Amazon to Pay $30m After F.T.C. Alleges Alexa and Ring Privacy Violations
The Federal Trade Commission had claimed that two of Amazon’s most popular products–Alexa and the Ring doorbell camera–actively violated consumer privacy law and child virtual safety regulations.