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New York City’s rent-related laws, notably the Rent Stabilization Law (RSL), have once again weathered legal challenges as the Supreme Court denied review in the case of 74 Pinehurst LLC v. New York. The petitioners, a group of New York City landlords, argued that the RSL violated their constitutional rights but failed to sway both…
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During a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, Donald Trump once again criticized the judge overseeing his first criminal trial, signaling potentially contentious weeks ahead as the former president prepares for court. Trump is slated to be in Manhattan on Monday for the trial’s commencement, which concerns hush money payments to porn star Stormy Daniels. Trump…
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Grants Pass, a picturesque Oregon town, has found itself at the center of a national debate on homelessness as its case heads to the U.S. Supreme Court. The town’s struggle with a growing homeless population has intensified, leading to a fierce fight over park space and the legality of fines or jail time for those…
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On Friday, iPhone maker Apple (AAPL.O) denied violating a court order governing its App Store and urged a California federal judge, Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland, to reject a request by “Fortnite” developer Epic Games to hold it in contempt. Apple submitted its arguments in a filing to the court. In the filing, Apple criticized…
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Colorado’s Democratic-controlled House approved a bill on Sunday aimed at banning the sale and transfer of semiautomatic firearms. This legislative stride marks a notable development, particularly after a similar bill met a swift demise at the hands of Democrats last year. The bill, endorsed with a 35-27 vote, is now en route to the Democratic-led…
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Prospective New York City jurors gather for Donald Trump’s hush money criminal trial on Monday, facing the challenge of forming an unbiased jury despite strong opinions about the brash businessman-turned-politician who built his real estate empire in Manhattan. Lawyers for both Trump and the state of New York will question them to uncover biases and…
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Justice Juan Merchan, overseeing Donald Trump’s hush money case, denied Trump’s request to delay Monday’s trial. Trump claimed media bias and difficulty in finding an impartial jury in Manhattan. Merchan ruled against an indefinite delay, noting Trump’s own role in generating publicity about his legal issues. Prosecutors argued against a delay, stating that questioning potential…
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U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika in Delaware declined to dismiss gun charges against Hunter Biden, paving the way for a trial on June 3.
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Chief Judge Margaret Bartley dismissed a misconduct complaint against U.S. Appeals Court Judge William Greenberg. Fix the Court filed the complaint, questioning a $10,000 donation to Senator Robert Menendez’s legal defense fund by Greenberg’s wife, Betty. Fix the Court argued that the donation violated judicial ethics, given Greenberg’s nomination to the bench by President Barack…
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In a move that sets the stage for potential legislative clashes, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly vetoed a proposed ban on gender-affirming care for minors and two anti-abortion bills on Friday. The vetoed measures feed into the the ongoing debate over reproductive rights and LGBTQ+ issues in the state. Democratic Governor Laura Kelly vetoed a proposed…
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