Federal Court: Trump Waited Too Long to Claim Presidential Immunity in Defamation Case
The court found that, had Trump wished to propose a presidential immunity defense, he should have raised it at an earlier stage–not three years into litigation.
Political Litigation
Colorado Man Sues Denver Public Schools for Child’s Right to Fly “Straight Pride” Flag
The controversial lawsuit, filed by the father of a Denver Public Schools student, asserts that education officials unconstitutionally privilege pro-LGBTQ symbols.
Black and Latino Voters File Gerrymandering Lawsuit Against New North Carolina Election Maps
The lawsuit suggests that North Carolina’s new congressional maps intentionally carve away large tracts of “minority-opportunity” districts, diluting the power of Black and Latino voting blocs.
Texas A.G. Files Politically-Charged Lawsuit Accusing Pfizer of Exaggerating Benefits of COVID-19 Vaccine
In a statement pushed to social media, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said he was seeking justice for Americans subjected to “tyrannical” vaccine mandates.
Fox New Reporter Sues Network, Claiming Retaliation and Discrimination
In his complaint, the veteran Fox News reporter claims that he lost his job for suggesting that the network provide more realistic coverage of the January 6th riots and 2020 presidential elections.
Colorado Judge Rejects Trump’s Latest Effort to Dismiss Election Eligibility Lawsuit
A judge found Trump’s claim–that a 14th Amendment issue must be adjudicated by Congress, rather than the courts–entirely devoid of merit.
New CA Law Concerns Legal Ethics, Fees
With Gov. Newsom’s signature, Senate Bill 40 became law. Why doesn’t everyone support this common sense anti-corruption legislation?
Construction and Energy Groups Challenge New York’s New Gas Stoves Ban
Construction and other industry groups have filed a lawsuit challenging New York’s ban on gas stoves and furnaces on new residential buildings. According to FOX Business, the complaint was filed on behalf of the National Association of Home Builders and the National Propane Gas Association, among other named plaintiffs. It lists the State of New
Trump Voluntarily Dismisses $500m Lawsuit Against Michael Cohen
Cohen, a former attorney for Trump, has since said that the dismissal is but evidence that Trump’s case was merely an attempt at “retaliatory intimidation.”
New York Court Finds Trump Liable in Fraud Case, Rescinds Former President’s Business Licenses
Unless Trump can successfully appeal the ruling, he could be permanently deprived of the authority to make key decisions about Trump Organization-owned assets in New York.