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Minot Man Convicted of Exploiting Vulnerable Elderly Residents in Disturbing Care Facility Case

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MINOT, N.D. — A Ward County jury has found Dalton Hattem guilty of sexually abusive actions against elderly residents in a Minot long-term care facility. The verdict was reached quickly, with jurors deliberating for only 16 minutes before concluding that Hattem exploited individuals who were vulnerable due to age, illness, or cognitive limitations. Prosecutors presented evidence, including explicit communications and videos between Hattem and his wife, Amber, which outlined a disturbing pattern of exploitation. The jury’s decision, which includes two counts of conspiracy to commit gross sexual imposition, carries a potential maximum sentence of 20 … Read more

Legal Firestorm: Litigation Fund Alleges Co-Founder and Atlanta Firm Colluded to Misappropriate Trade Secrets

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Atlanta, Georgia, is at the center of a legal battle involving a litigation fund that has filed a lawsuit against one of its co-founders and a local law firm. The lawsuit alleges a conspiracy to appropriate trade secrets and misappropriate millions in business revenues, raising concerns over competitive practices within the industry. The litigation fund claims that both the co-founder and the Atlanta firm worked together to gain an unfair edge in the market. According to the suit, this alleged collaboration has led to significant financial and reputational damage to the fund, as well as … Read more

Supreme Court Set to Tackle Key Environmental Law Issues in 2024-25 Term, Says American Bar Association

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WASHINGTON – As the Supreme Court gears up for its upcoming term, environmental law is set to take center stage, especially with high-profile cases anticipated that could reshape regulatory frameworks across the United States. Legal experts and environmental advocates are primed for a session that may significantly impact how environmental policies are implemented and enforced. The significance of this term lies not only in the number of environmental cases but also in the potential implications for the nation’s regulatory landscape. The Court will hear cases that scrutinize the powers of federal agencies, specifically concerning their … Read more

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

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NEW YORK — A federal appeals court has upheld an $83.3 million jury verdict against former President Donald Trump for defaming writer E. Jean Carroll. The court ruled on Monday that Trump’s actions regarding Carroll’s accusations of a decades-old rape in a Manhattan department store constituted defamation. This ruling comes after a jury also found Trump liable for sexual abuse related to the same incident. In its unanimous decision, a three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit dismissed Trump’s assertion that a Supreme Court decision regarding presidential immunity should shield … Read more