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Lawyer Urges Judge to Prevent Chaos as Trump Faces Damages Trial

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NEW YORK (AP) — Lawyers for columnist E. Jean Carroll, who previously won a $5 million jury award against Donald Trump for sex abuse and defamation, urged a judge on Friday to take strong measures to prevent the former president from causing disruption during the upcoming trial to determine if he owes even more in damages. Carroll’s lawyers are seeking $10 million in compensatory damages and additional punitive damages for statements made by Trump. Trump has stated that he will be present at the Manhattan federal court trial, where a jury will consider Carroll’s request. … Read more

Oregon Supreme Court Delays Decision on Trump’s Eligibility for 2024 Ballot, Awaits U.S. Supreme Court Ruling

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PORTLAND, Oregon – Oregon is facing a decision on whether former President Donald Trump is eligible to appear on its 2024 ballot. The Oregon Supreme Court has declined to hear a case challenging Trump’s eligibility, opting to wait for a pending U.S. Supreme Court decision on the matter. The case revolves around the interpretation of the 14th Amendment of the Constitution, which forbids any person who engaged in insurrection or rebellion from holding office. The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on the matter on Feb. 8, and Oregon’s presidential primary ballots must … Read more

Former Carta Executive Files Lawsuit Against CEO Henry Ward Over Damaging Recordings

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NEW YORK – Carta, a startup company specializing in financial technology, found itself embroiled in a legal dispute with its former chief technical officer, Jerry Talton. Talton filed a lawsuit in the Southern District of New York, alleging retaliation and defamation by Carta’s CEO Henry Ward. The lawsuit reveals explosive allegations, including claims that Ward encouraged the misuse of customer data, deceived employees about equity compensation, and engaged in favoritism with acquisitions. Carta declined to comment on the lawsuit, and Talton’s lawyer followed suit. The specific details of many of the allegations have been redacted … Read more

New York University Seeks to Avoid Jury Trial in Class Action Alleging Mismanagement of Retirement Savings

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New York University is urging a federal court to reject a jury trial request in an ongoing class action lawsuit. The university is facing allegations of mismanaging its employees’ retirement savings. According to NYU, the workers had previously given up their right to a jury trial. In the long-running legal battle, NYU contends that the employees voluntarily agreed to resolve any disputes through arbitration. The university argues that this agreement should be upheld and claims of mismanagement should be handled outside of the courtroom. The lawsuit against NYU alleges that the university failed to act … Read more