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Roberta Kaplan: The Fearless Advocate Who Took on E. Jean Carroll and Faced Off Against Trump

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Roberta Kaplan, a prominent attorney based in New York City, has emerged as a key figure in two high-profile legal battles. She recently represented E. Jean Carroll, an author who accused former President Donald Trump of sexual assault. Additionally, Kaplan has clashed with Trump over her involvement in several cases challenging his policies. Kaplan’s role as Carroll’s lawyer drew national attention to the allegations against Trump. Carroll accused the former president of raping her in a New York City department store in the 1990s. Kaplan played a crucial role in Carroll’s defamation lawsuit against Trump, … Read more

Federal Judge Rules California’s Ammunition Background Checks Violate Constitutional Right to Bear Arms

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SAN DIEGO – A federal judge in San Diego has ruled that California’s law requiring background checks for ammunition purchases is unconstitutional, as it violates the right to bear arms protected by the Second Amendment. U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez argued that the background checks have “no historical pedigree” and treat all citizens as if they have no right to buy ammunition. The judge, who was appointed by former President George W. Bush, also criticized California’s handling of the more than 1 million annual background checks, deeming the 11% rejection rate to be too high. … Read more

Walt Disney Co.’s Lawsuit Against Florida Governor Dismissed in Land Development Battle

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Orlando, Florida – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by the Walt Disney Co. against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a case that could impact Disney’s control over development around its popular theme park. U.S. District Judge Allen Winsor ruled that Disney “lacks standing to sue the governor” and his appointed board, which now has authority over the district where the park is located. The judge also determined that the statute granting the governor the power to appoint all members of the tax district’s governing body is constitutional and cannot be challenged on free … Read more

Former CEO of Southlake Tech Firm Convicted of Defrauding Investors Out of $25 Million

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DALLAS, Texas – Christopher Kirchner, the former CEO of Southlake-based tech firm Slync.io, was convicted by a federal jury in Texas for defrauding investors of $25 million. The 36-year-old Kirchner was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals immediately after the verdict. The jury found him guilty of four counts of wire fraud and seven counts of money laundering after a four-day trial. Kirchner’s sentencing is set for July 11 before U.S. District Court Judge Mark T. Pittman. Kirchner and his public defender, Jason D. Hawkins, did not respond to interview requests. Slync was well on … Read more