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Judge Rules Against Liberty University in Early Decision for Lawsuit Involving Alumni Association

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Jefferson City, Missouri – A legal dispute between Lincoln University and an alumni association found no resolution in the granting of a default judgment, reinforcing the complexity of the case. A Cole County judge decided the lawsuit, filed by the university against the Lincoln University National Alumni Association (LUNAA), will proceed without a default judgment, meaning the university must substantiate its claims for the litigation to continue. Lincoln University, a historically black university, took legal action against LUNAA over alleged unauthorized use of the university’s trademarked names and symbols. The school claims the alumni group, … Read more

Family Receives $116 Million in Landmark Decision After Fatal No-Door Helicopter Crash in New York

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NEW YORK — A federal court jury in New York issued a $116 million award on Friday to the family of a man who died in a helicopter crash over New York City’s East River. The crash, which took place in March 2018, involved a no-door sightseeing helicopter that plunged into the river, resulting in the deaths of five passengers. The lawsuit, filed by the family of Trevor Cadigan, a 26-year-old journalist from Dallas, argued the helicopter’s operator, FlyNYON, was negligent in ensuring the safety of its passengers. The jury concurred with the plaintiffs, resolving … Read more

Revealed FDIC Documents Prompt Calls for Crypto Regulation Hearings Amid Allegations of Overreach

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The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has been spotlighted recently following the release of previously undisclosed documents concerning its interactions with the cryptocurrency market. These documents, which include so-called “pause letters” to banks about their crypto-related services, were made public via a Freedom of Information Act request that required court intervention. Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal has condemned the findings, labeling them as a stark instance of regulatory overreach towards legitimate cryptocurrency businesses. He further criticized the FDIC, accusing it of concealing other directives that were only unearthed after persistent legal efforts revealed further … Read more

NYC’s Congestion Pricing Dangles in Limbo as Federal Judge Deliberates, Peak Hour Fees Could Change City Traffic

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New York, NY — With a tight deadline approaching this Sunday, New York City’s congestion pricing plan remains uncertain as a federal judge deliberates after hearing arguments on Friday. The program could alter the cost of entering Manhattan, potentially setting a precedent for urban traffic management. The congestion pricing scheme proposes $9 charges during peak hours and $2.50 during off-peak times for vehicles entering Manhattan south of 60th Street. Exemptions include peripheral highways along Manhattan’s edges and the Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel. Additionally, E-Z Pass users will benefit from up to $3 discounts when entering through specific … Read more