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Federal Appeals Court Upholds $83.3 Million Defamation Verdict Against Trump in E. Jean Carroll Case

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A federal appeals court in New York upheld an $83.3 million jury award against former President Donald Trump on Monday, finding he defamed writer E. Jean Carroll in comments made in 2019. The decision from the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals confirmed that the amount awarded to Carroll was justified given the evidence presented during the trial. In their ruling, the panel of judges emphasized that the district court acted appropriately and that the jury’s award of damages was reasonable considering the “extraordinary and egregious” circumstances of the case. The court dismissed Trump’s argument for … Read more

Family of Fallen Marine Demands Dismissal of Lawyer Representing Limo Crash Driver

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ALBANY, N.Y. — The family of a Marine who perished in a limousine crash is taking legal steps to seek the removal of the attorney representing Mavis, the driver involved in the incident. This move comes amid ongoing litigation over the tragic accident that claimed the lives of 20 individuals in 2018. The family of 27-year-old Marine Corps veteran, who was among those killed, expressed concerns about the defense strategy taken by Mavis’s attorney. They argue that the current legal approach seeks to undermine the victims’ experiences and minimize the tragedy of the crash that … Read more

Taylor Swift Escapes Deposition in Lively-Baldoni Legal Drama; Court Denies Extension Request

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New York — Taylor Swift is unlikely to testify in a legal dispute involving actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. U.S. District Judge Lewis J. Liman recently denied Baldoni’s petition for an extension that would have allowed more time to arrange a deposition with the singer before the upcoming discovery deadline on September 30. While Lively received a new deadline of October 10 for her own requests, it appears Swift’s participation will not be necessary. Baldoni’s attorney, Bryan Freedman, initially sought additional time, claiming in a letter to the judge that Swift was prepared to … Read more

IMAX CEO’s Partying Lifestyle Sparks Legal Battle Over Ex-Wife’s Insurance Policy Claim

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Richard Gelfond, the CEO of IMAX and a prominent figure in the film industry, is facing significant challenges related to his personal life, particularly regarding a life insurance policy. Gelfond’s ex-wife, Linda Stein, has claimed that his lifestyle choices, including allegations of drug and alcohol abuse, have led multiple insurance companies to deny her requests for a $4.5 million policy on his life. Stein, aged 70, filed sealed court documents last week in Manhattan, stating that two insurance companies have refused her applications based on Gelfond’s reported use of cocaine and excessive drinking. Gelfond, who … Read more