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Supreme Court could take first transgender sports case with appeal from West Virginia soccer player

March 9, 2023

Supreme Court could take first transgender sports case with appeal from West Virginia soccer player

The Supreme Court will have an opportunity to weigh on the national debate about fairness in girls sports transgender athletes competing on the teams with which they identify.

Gavin Newsom attacks federal judge overseeing California's assault weapons ban: 'This sickens me'

March 2, 2023

Gavin Newsom attacks federal judge overseeing California's assault weapons ban: 'This sickens me'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom lashed out against San Diego-based U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez on Twitter after the judge handcuffed a defendant's daughter in court to scare her.

Attorney predicts quick Alex Murdaugh acquittal because defendant 'humanized' himself on stand

March 1, 2023

Attorney predicts quick Alex Murdaugh acquittal because defendant 'humanized' himself on stand

Former South Carolina 14th Circuit District Solicitor Alex Murdaugh's double murder trial continues to garner contrasting analysis, including from one attorney predicting an acquittal.

Australia family hurt in helicopter crash sues Vegas tour operator

March 1, 2023

Australia family hurt in helicopter crash sues Vegas tour operator

An Australian family who was hurt in a helicopter crash is seeking over $400,000 in damages from the tour operator. The Vegas firm is being accused of negligence and liability.

Big Tech's latest shady bid aims to squash its smaller rivals

March 1, 2023

Big Tech's latest shady bid aims to squash its smaller rivals

Big Tech's latest shady bid aims to squash its smaller rivals. Armies of lobbyists, lawyers help Silicon Valley firms promote legal changes, court outcomes.

A conservative group is suing the FDA over medication abortion. Here’s why

February 28, 2023

A conservative group is suing the FDA over medication abortion. Here’s why

Lawyers who filed a lawsuit challenging the FDA's approval of a popular abortion drug respond to critics who say filing the suit in Texas is judge shopping.

Supreme Court Justice Jackson gets support from conservatives in first majority ruling

February 28, 2023

Supreme Court Justice Jackson gets support from conservatives in first majority ruling

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson issued her first ever majority opinion on Tuesday in the case Delaware vs. Pennsylvania Et. Al.

LA man charged with hacking Instagram influencers' accounts, demanding money and sex videos

February 24, 2023

LA man charged with hacking Instagram influencers' accounts, demanding money and sex videos

An LA man is facing charges after he allegedly hijacked the cell phones of female Instagram influencers and extorted their friends for money and video sex chats.

North Carolina courts director stepping down, top deputy to replace him

February 17, 2023

North Carolina courts director stepping down, top deputy to replace him

North Carolina's court director is stepping down and his top deputy is going to replace him starting April 4. The system's top administrator is leaving to join a law firm.

Church of Scientology leader David Miscavige served 27 times with human trafficking lawsuit: Court docs

February 17, 2023

Church of Scientology leader David Miscavige served 27 times with human trafficking lawsuit: Court docs

A federal judge ruled Church of Scientology leader David Miscavige "is actively concealing his whereabouts or evading service," according to court documents.