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  • Amazon Must Face D.C.’s Antitrust Lawsuit, Appeals Court Rules

    A Washington, D.C. appeals court revived the district’s lawsuit against Amazon.com Inc. on Thursday, ruling that the online retailer’s pricing policies could plausibly stifle competition. This decision reverses a previous ruling that dismissed the lawsuit, which accuses Amazon of restricting its suppliers and third-party sellers on Amazon.com, thereby harming competition. Amazon is currently seeking to…

  • Students Fighting California Law School Closure Face Court Setback

    California’s Golden Gate University School of Law will not be forced to reopen this fall—at least not yet. On Tuesday, a state judge in San Francisco dismissed a lawsuit brought by Golden Gate students and alumni seeking to stop its impending closure and denied their request for an injunction to keep the school open for…

  • Woman Who Fatally Stabbed Man 108 Times Under Influence Of Marijuana Appeals ‘No Jailtime’ Conviction

    Bryn Spejcher, a California woman convicted of involuntary manslaughter after stabbing a man to death, is appealing her conviction, claiming she was in a drug-induced state during the incident. The fatal stabbing occurred while Spejcher was under the influence of potent marijuana. In December 2023, Spejcher was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter for the death…

  • Texas Man Wants Court Order To Investigate Woman’s Out-Of-State Abortion

    A Texas man is actively seeking a court order to depose a woman he had been dating, alleging that she traveled to Colorado to undergo an abortion. Collin Davis, a resident of Brazos County, initiated legal action in March, stating that he retained an attorney the day after learning of the woman’s intention to terminate…

  • Court Backs Trans School Athlete In West Virginia Ban

    The Richmond, Virginia-based 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that a transgender middle-school girl in West Virginia can compete in her school’s girls’ track and cross-country teams. The court’s 2-1 decision blocked enforcement of a state law prohibiting transgender girls from playing on girls’ sports teams. U.S. Circuit Judge Toby Heytens, appointed by…

  • Judge Dismisses Claims Against Zuckerberg Over Social Media Harm

    On Monday, U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland, California, dismissed some claims in twelve lawsuits against Mark Zuckerberg, alleging he concealed the harmful effects of Facebook and Instagram on children. These lawsuits are part of a broader litigation involving numerous children who are suing Meta and other social media companies, claiming addiction to…

  • Peruvian Citizen Extradited To The U.S. For Operating Fraudulent Call Center Targeting U.S. Citizens

    Jose Alejandro Zuñiga Cano, a resident of Lima, Peru, faced his first court appearance March 29 in Miami federal court following his extradition to the United States. The 40-year-old stands accused of orchestrating a large-scale fraud and extortion scheme involving Peruvian call centers that preyed on Spanish-speaking individuals in the United States. Zuñiga’s arrest on…

  • American Express Dragged To Court In Merchants’ Class-Action Over ‘Swipe’ Fees

    American Express faces a proposed class action lawsuit in Rhode Island federal court alleging it overcharged thousands of U.S. merchants for credit and debit card fees on consumer transactions.

  • Fake Kidnapping Victim Carlee Russell Avoids Jail Time, Must Pay $17,000: ‘I Am Extremely Remorseful’

    Alabama resident Carlee Russell, who sparked a nationwide frenzy after falsely claiming she was the victim of a violent kidnapping, has avoided jail time but faces a $17,000 fine. Russell, 26, pleaded guilty to two misdemeanors in a hearing at the Jefferson County Courthouse. Expressing remorse for her actions, Russell tearfully apologized for the panic…