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Model Carré Otis Wins Significant Appeal in Historic Abuse Case, Advocates for New Protections in Fashion Industry

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NEW YORK — Model Carré Otis, also known as Carré Sutton, recently announced a significant legal success in her sex abuse lawsuit against former executives of Elite Model Management. Otis shared the development on social media, stating that the United States Court of Appeals had reinstated her case, initially dismissed, under the provisions of the New York State Child Victims Act. The appeal court’s decision underscores the potential broader jurisdiction of the New York State Child Victims Act, even in cases where the alleged abuse occurred outside of New York. Otis expressed her gratitude, emphasizing … Read more

Denver Catholic Schools Appeal Ruling on LGBTQ+ Discrimination, Sparking Wider Legal and Ethical Debate

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Denver, Colorado — In the ongoing debate about religious freedom and LGBTQ+ rights, a recent ruling has struck a chord across communities. Colorado Catholic schools filed an appeal after a federal judge denied their request to discriminate based on sexual orientation and gender identity within a state-funded preschool program. This case, affecting St. Mary Catholic Virtue School in Littleton and Wellspring Catholic Academy of St. Bernadette in Lakewood, has sparked broader discussions about the intersections of faith, public funding, and civil rights. Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver, supporting the schools’ position, has found himself at … Read more

Supreme Court Rejects Michael Cohen’s Appeal in Lawsuit Against Donald Trump, Ending Legal Battle

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WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from Michael Cohen, a former attorney for Donald Trump, thereby closing the legal chapter on his lawsuit against the former president. Cohen’s lawsuit claimed that his 2020 reincarceration was a retaliatory act orchestrated by Trump’s administration in response to his plans to publish a book that criticized Trump. Cohen, who was previously sentenced to a three-year term for multiple federal offenses related to his service for Trump—including lying to Congress—was initially released to home confinement as COVID-19 escalated. However, his return to prison followed his … Read more

Google Gains Temporary Reprieve as Court Delays Play Store Antitrust Modifications Pending Appeal

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SAN FRANCISCO — A federal judge in San Francisco has delayed a mandate that required Google to dismantle exclusivity barriers within its Android app store, waiting for an appellate court to weigh in on Google’s condemnation as a monopolist. The decision temporarily preserves Google’s operational framework until the appeal is decided, a legal process that could extend well into the future. This judicial pause follows the December 2023 jury verdict that labeled Google’s Play Store as monopolistic, claiming it suppressed innovation and artificially raised prices for consumers. Google had been facing the prospect of implementing … Read more