E. Jean Carroll Takes the Stand in Trump Sexual Assault and Defamation Trial
The presiding judge was also forced to issue a warning to Trump’s attorneys, after the former president began posting about the case on social media.
Political Litigation
Disney Files Lawsuit Against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
Disney claims that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has launched a political war against Disney, seeking to punish the company for its opposition to the state’s controversial “Don’t Say Gay” law.
FOX News Settles Dominion Defamation Lawsuit for $787.5 Million
Shortly before a trial was scheduled to commence, FOX and Dominion announced the surprise settlement, which will oblige the right-wing media network to pay nearly $1 billion in damages.
Kansas City Hospital Sues Missouri Attorney General Over Transgender Data Access
The lawsuit claims that the Missouri state Attorney General’s Office is demanding data that need not be shared with politicians.
Federal Judge Strikes Down Missouri Firearm Law
Missouri had earlier passed a law allowing private citizens to file five-figure claims against anyone who tried to infringe upon their Second Amendment rights.
Florida Judge Dismisses Migrant Flights Lawsuit Filed By State Senator
Attorneys for both parties agreed to dismiss the lawsuit after finding that a revised Florida statute effectively voided state Sen. Jason Pizzo’s complaint.
Conservative Attorneys General File Lawsuit Challenging New Water Rule
The lawsuit alleges that a recent change to the definition of “navigable waters” could make it more difficult for farmers and ranchers to conduct routine operations on their own land.
Dominion Voting Systems Filings Show Fox News Hosts Were Skeptical of Election Fraud Claims
In one private exchange between Fox hosts Tucker Carlson and Lara Ingraham, the two personalities bemoaned how “insane” several prominent, pro-Trump conspiracy theorists had acted.
New York Court Says Fox News Must Face the Music in Smartmatic Defamation Claim
Smartmatic, a voting technology company, is pursuing a $2.7 billion defamation lawsuit against the conservative media network.
Florida Students Plan Lawsuit Challenging Removal of A.P. African American Studies Course
The lawsuit alleges that the DeSantis administration is trying to decide whose history is worth being taught.