legal battle

  • Idaho Abortion Trafficking Law Partly Revived by Appeals Court

    A federal appeals court ruled on Monday that Idaho can enforce its “abortion trafficking” law against individuals who harbor or transport a minor out of state for an abortion without parental consent. The San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals blocked a portion of the law that prohibits “recruiting” a minor for an abortion.…

  • Delaware Judge Rejects Musk’s $56 Billion Tesla Pay – Again

    A Delaware judge ruled on Monday that Tesla CEO Elon Musk is still not entitled to a $56 billion compensation package, despite Tesla shareholders voting in June to reinstate it. Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick of the Court of Chancery issued the ruling, following her January decision to rescind the pay package, calling it excessive. This ruling…

  • President Biden Pardons Son Hunter Despite Pledge Not To

    President Joe Biden granted a pardon to his son, Hunter Biden, for firearms and tax convictions on Sunday, despite having previously pledged not to use his presidential powers to grant clemency to family members. Biden defended his decision, arguing that his son had been “singled out” and “selectively, and unfairly” prosecuted because of his family…

  • Second Judge Revokes Decision to Create Judicial Vacancy after Trump’s Win

    For the second time since Republican President-elect Donald Trump’s election, a federal judge rescinded his decision to take senior status after confirming that Democratic President Joe Biden had run out of time to fill the seat. U.S. District Judge Max Cogburn, appointed by Democratic former President Barack Obama in Asheville, North Carolina, announced in 2022…

  • Canadian News Companies Challenge OpenAI Over Alleged Breaches

    Five Canadian news media companies launched a legal action on Friday against ChatGPT owner OpenAI, accusing the artificial intelligence company of routinely violating copyright and online terms of use. This lawsuit joins a growing wave of legal challenges targeting OpenAI and other tech companies by authors, visual artists, music publishers, and other copyright holders over…

  • Meta Faces Trial in October 2025 on Unfair Competition Case

    Meta Platforms (META.O), the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, will face trial in Spain in October 2025 over a €551 million ($582 million) lawsuit filed by more than 80 media companies. A Madrid court announced on Friday that hearings will take place on October 1 and 2. The AMI media association, representing 87…

  • Flavored Vape Products Dispute Goes Before Supreme Court

    The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on Monday in a case challenging the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) decision to block two e-cigarette companies from selling flavored vape products. The FDA cited health risks to youths as the basis for its refusal, marking another high-stakes case involving the power of regulatory agencies. The FDA…

  • International Court to Begin Hearings that May Shape Global Climate Litigation

    The United Nations’ top court begins hearings next week to examine the legal obligation of countries to combat climate change and the consequences for states that contribute to global warming. The outcome could shape climate litigation worldwide. Although the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) advisory opinions lack binding authority, they carry significant legal and political…

  • Judge Leaning Toward Federal Takeover of New York City’s Rikers Jail

    A U.S. judge on Wednesday signaled her intent to order a federal takeover of New York City’s Rikers Island jail complex, citing the city’s failure to address violent conditions that endanger inmates and staff. Chief U.S. District Judge Laura Taylor Swain in Manhattan issued a 65-page opinion finding the city and its Department of Correction…

  • ‘Diddy’ Combs Loses Bid for Bail Before Sex-Trafficking Trial

    Sean “Diddy” Combs will stay in jail until his May 5, 2025, trial on sex-trafficking charges because a U.S. judge rejected his $50-million bail request on Wednesday. The Brooklyn jail has held the music mogul for 10 weeks. U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian issued the decision in a written order after a two-hour hearing on…