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Illinois GOP Chair Criticizes State’s Voting Laws on Final Day, Pushes for Stricter Regulations

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MILWAUKEE — In a notable address on his final day as chair, Don Tracy criticized Illinois’ voting regulations, labeling them as lax and forecasting a continued push for stricter measures under his successor, Kathy Salvi. Tracy, a lawyer from Springfield, is departing after more than three years at the helm of the Illinois Republican Party, amid a period marked by significant electoral setbacks for the GOP. During his tenure, Tracy instituted the role of a full-time election integrity director, striving to compensate for the dwindling influence of local GOP organizations at the county and township … Read more

NFL ‘Sunday Ticket’ Case: Plaintiffs Uphold $4.7 Billion Verdict, Reject Claims of ‘Runaway’ Jury

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Los Angeles, CA — The legal team defending a group of NFL Sunday Ticket subscribers who won a $4.7 billion judgment against DirecTV and the National Football League (NFL) dismissed claims that the jury’s decision was excessive or irrational. The subscribers had argued that DirecTV’s NFL Sunday Ticket package violated antitrust laws by restricting broadcasts to out-of-market games at elevated prices, resulting in the substantial award by a federal jury. The lawsuit accused DirecTV and NFL of creating a monopoly over the broadcasting of NFL games, effectively forcing fans to pay high prices for viewing … Read more

Tom Sandoval Drops Attorney and Legal Action Against Ex Ariana Madix Following Instagram Backlash

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Tom Sandoval, a star of “Vanderpump Rules,” has publicly announced the termination of his legal representation just days after initiating a lawsuit against his former partner, Ariana Madix. This development follows the controversial decision to take legal action against Madix, with whom he had a relationship for nearly a decade. In a lengthy Instagram post on Thursday, Sandoval explained the circumstances leading to his former lawyer’s dismissal. He detailed receiving advice from Matt Geragos, his attorney until recently, regarding a cross-complaint filed as part of the ongoing lawsuit. Sandoval conveyed that he was assured the … Read more

Federal Judge Denies SEC’s Bid to Regulate Corporate Cybersecurity in Landmark SolarWinds Case

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NEW YORK — In a landmark decision, a federal judge in Manhattan ruled against the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) attempt to regulate corporate cybersecurity practices, settling a significant lawsuit centered around the extensive SolarWinds cyberattack. U.S. District Judge Paul A. Engelmayer concluded that the current statutory framework provides the SEC authority only over financial controls, not the broader scope of internal cybersecurity measures. This ruling came amid fears from various business sectors concerned about potential penalties from the SEC following breaches, particularly those executed by sophisticated hacking groups. Companies worried that stringent regulatory oversight … Read more