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Israeli Supreme Court Invalidates Controversial Law Limiting Judicial Review, Reinforces Democratic Principles

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The Israeli Supreme Court has invalidated a controversial law that restricted the review of government policies for “reasonableness.” The law, which aimed to weaken the independence of the judiciary and other gatekeepers, was met with significant opposition and protests throughout the country. The court’s decision marks a landmark ruling on the limits of the Knesset as a constituent assembly and its authority to enact basic laws. Israel has experienced a tumultuous year, with internal and external conflicts pushing the country to its limits. The October 7 attack by Hamas, which targeted Israel as a Jewish … Read more

Epic Scores Big Win: Jury Unanimously Finds Google Guilty of Anticompetitive Behavior in Android App Market

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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — In a landmark decision, a jury has unanimously found that Google holds a monopoly in the Android app distribution and in-app billing services markets. The jury also determined that Google engaged in anticompetitive behavior in these markets, causing injury to the game developer Epic. Furthermore, the jury concluded that Google’s distribution agreement, known as Project Hug, as well as its deals with game developers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), were all anticompetitive. Google has announced its plans to appeal the verdict. Wilson White, Google’s vice president of affairs and public policy, … Read more

Former Burisma Lawyer Retroactively Registers as Foreign Agent, Raising Questions About Hunter Biden’s Actions

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WASHINGTON (AP) — A lawyer who previously represented the head of Ukrainian energy company Burisma has retroactively registered as a foreign agent for the work he did for the company seven years ago. The registration was filed with the U.S. Department of Justice under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), which requires disclosure of work for foreign clients. John Buretta, the lawyer in question, had worked for Burisma’s co-founder Mykola Zlochevsky amid corruption investigations by the Ukrainian government and U.S. authorities. The registration from Buretta raises questions about why Hunter Biden, who also worked for … Read more

Cher’s Legal Misstep Delays Son’s Conservatorship Hearing, Sparks Controversy

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Los Angeles, CA – Cher’s attempt to petition for a conservatorship for her son, Elijah Blue Allman, has hit a roadblock. On Friday, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Jessica A. Uzcategui ruled that Cher’s legal team made an error by submitting their filings just two days before the hearing, depriving Allman and his attorneys of sufficient time to review them. As a result, a new hearing has been scheduled for January 29. According to court documents obtained by Page Six, Cher has expressed concerns about her son’s “severe mental health and substance abuse issues” that … Read more