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Federal Appeals Court Upholds Verdict Against Donald Trump in E. Jean Carroll Sexual Abuse Case

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NEW YORK — A federal appeals court upheld a jury verdict against former President Donald Trump, dismissing his attempt to overturn the decision finding him liable for sexually abusing writer E. Jean Carroll in the 1990s. The court stated that Trump failed to demonstrate reversible error in the district court’s decisions, and hence, did not qualify for a new trial under the substantial rights requirement. In May 2023, the jury found Trump responsible for sexually assaulting Carroll in a dressing room of the Bergdorf Goodman department store. Following her public allegations, Trump was also found … Read more

Global Call for Nominations: Help Asia Business Law Journal Identify Taiwan’s Top Legal Minds

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Taipei, Taiwan – The Asia Business Law Journal, a recognized authority in legal circles, is currently calling upon in-house counsel and international business and legal experts to contribute to a comprehensive search for the top private practice lawyers in Taiwan. This initiative aims to spotlight exemplary legal practitioners whose expertise and professionalism have significantly benefited the Taiwan-focused business environment. Contributors to the nomination process include in-house counsel, senior business managers globally with experience in Taiwan’s legal landscapes, and Taiwan-focused lawyers operating from international law firms. This broad range of perspectives is expected to ensure a … Read more

California’s Youth Protection Social Media Law Faces Partial Injunction, Judge Strikes Down Certain Provisions on First Amendment Concerns

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San Jose, Calif. – A federal judge in California has partially blocked a new state law intended to protect minors from potential harms on social media. This action comes after a lawsuit from NetChoice, a tech industry lobbying group, asserting that the law threatens free speech rights. The litigation centers around Senate Bill 976, known as the Protecting Our Kids from Social Media Addiction Act, which was approved in September last year. It aims to restrict social media platforms from delivering addictive content to young users without parental consent. U.S. District Judge Edward J. Davila … Read more

Justin Baldoni Hits The New York Times with a $250 Million Lawsuit Over Damaging Blake Lively Article

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Los Angeles – Actor and director Justin Baldoni has initiated a $250 million lawsuit against The New York Times, alleging defamation stemming from an article that implicated him and his public relations team in a smear campaign against Blake Lively, his co-star in the film “It Ends With Us.” The legal claim marks a significant escalation in the controversy surrounding the reported tensions on set. In the disputed article, The New York Times reported that an orchestrated effort led by Baldoni aimed to tarnish Lively’s reputation. However, Baldoni has vehemently denied these allegations, stating that … Read more