George Nyavor
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk, alleging that the billionaire violated federal securities laws by failing to disclose his acquisition of a significant Twitter stake within the required timeframe. The complaint, filed in Washington, D.C.’s federal court on Tuesday, centers on Musk’s delayed disclosure of surpassing the…
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In a groundbreaking announcement on Tuesday, Jan. 07, 2025, Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) finalized rule to ban medical debt from consumer credit reports. This transformative measure is set to impact more than 15 million Americans, potentially raising credit scores by an average of 20 points and broadening access…
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In one of his final moves as President, Joe Biden issued two presidential memoranda on Monday to prohibit new offshore drilling across over 625 million acres of U.S. ocean and coastal regions. The bans, enacted under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA), are among Biden’s most significant environmental decisions as he nears the end…
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In a significant legal ruling, the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit on Monday upheld a $5 million verdict against former President-elect Donald Trump for sexual assault and defamation in the case filed by writer E. Jean Carroll. The court’s decision affirmed a lower court’s judgment, rejecting Trump’s appeal based on evidentiary grounds…
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In a recent ruling that has drawn attention for its sharp rebuke, New York Judge Analisa Torres delivered what experts are calling a “bench slap” to Jay-Z’s legal team after the rapper’s attorneys filed multiple motions demanding the public identification of an anonymous woman in a high-profile sexual assault case. The ruling has sent a…
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In a dramatic legal move, President-elect Donald Trump has urged the U.S. Supreme Court to pause the enforcement of a controversial TikTok ban set to take effect on Jan. 19, just one day before his inauguration. The request places him in direct opposition to the Biden administration, which has defended the law, arguing that the…
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As 2024 draws to a close, American Law Reporter looks back at the year’s most impactful legal stories, capturing the legal community’s attention with groundbreaking rulings, notable controversies, and significant legal developments. Here’s a roundup of the top 10 legal stories of 2024: 1. States Can’t Ban Guns in Banks, Hospitals, and Churches, But Property…
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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved California’s request to ban the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035. This decision, announced on Wednesday, grants the state a waiver under the Clean Air Act for its Advanced Clean Cars II Rule and Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation. Legal Basis for the Waiver California’s request hinged…
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A Georgia appellate court has ruled to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from prosecuting former President Donald Trump and his co-defendants in the case related to their efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. The decision marks a significant development in the legal proceedings surrounding Trump’s alleged election interference and may undermine efforts…
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TikTok has filed an emergency petition with the U.S. Supreme Court, seeking to block the enforcement of a federal law that could compel the platform to shut down in the United States by Jan. 19, 2025. The petition challenges the constitutionality of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, signed into law in…
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