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The U.S. federal judiciary’s leadership voiced strong criticism on Tuesday after President Joe Biden vetoed the JUDGES Act, a bill aimed at adding 66 new judges to alleviate the growing burdens on federal courts. Judge Robert Conrad, director of the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, described the veto as a “regrettable” move that undermines…
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Luigi Mangione, accused of fatally shooting health insurance executive Brian Thompson on a Manhattan street, pleaded not guilty on Monday to murder charges in New York state court. The 26-year-old now faces an 11-count indictment that includes charges of murder as an act of terrorism and weapons offenses. If convicted, Mangione could spend the rest…
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A construction executive accused of illegally contributing to New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ campaign has revealed plans to plead guilty, according to court records filed on Monday. This development adds another layer of complexity to Mayor Adams’ legal troubles as the Democrat prepares for a re-election campaign and a high-stakes trial in April 2024.…
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In a major legal decision, U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk ruled that the Biden administration likely overstepped its authority by issuing a privacy rule designed to protect women seeking abortions and patients receiving gender-affirming care. The judge, known for his previous rulings on reproductive healthcare, granted a preliminary injunction to block the U.S. Department of…
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Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old man accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealth Group CEO Brian Thompson on a Manhattan street, is set to be arraigned on Monday in New York state court. Mangione faces an 11-count indictment that includes three murder charges, one of which brands the killing as an act of terrorism. If convicted, he could…
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A U.S. judge ruled in favor of Meta Platforms’ WhatsApp on Friday, finding the Israeli spyware firm NSO Group liable for exploiting a bug in the messaging app to install its Pegasus surveillance software. The ruling, delivered by U.S. District Judge Phyllis Hamilton in Oakland, California, paves the way for a trial to determine damages.…
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Google has proposed revising its agreements with Apple and other companies to loosen its grip as the default search engine on new devices. This move comes as the tech giant seeks to comply with a U.S. court ruling that found it unlawfully dominates the online search market. However, Google resisted the government’s more extreme push…
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A national organization opposing race and gender preferences filed a federal lawsuit on Thursday against leaders of the West Virginia State Bar, alleging that the policy reserving one seat on its governing board for a Black member is discriminatory. The case reflects a broader wave of legal challenges to diversity and inclusion initiatives following the…
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled on Friday that an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule aimed at increasing transparency about chemicals wrongly allowed the unlawful disclosure of manufacturers’ trade secrets. A three-judge panel vacated parts of the 2023 rule while rejecting a separate challenge to the rule brought by…
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In a significant legal development, a New Jersey judge on Friday selected six law firms to represent consumers accusing Apple of monopolizing the smartphone market. U.S. District Judge Julien Xavier Neals made the appointments after the firms competing for leadership reached an agreement on the legal lineup. Judge Names Leading Firms to Represent Consumers Judge…
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