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Conor McGregor’s Appeal Dismissed: Court Upholds Rape Verdict in Landmark Case

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DUBLIN, Ireland — Mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor has lost his appeal against a civil jury’s ruling that favored Nikita Hand, a woman who accused him of rape. The appeal, which McGregor pursued on five separate grounds, was dismissed in its entirety by the Court of Appeal on Thursday. Hand, 35, successfully sued McGregor for an incident reported to have occurred in December 2018 at a hotel in south Dublin, where she alleged he had “brutally raped and battered” her. The jury determined that, despite McGregor’s assertion of consensual sex, he was found civilly … Read more

Judge Reduces Major False Advertising Verdict Against Natera, Company Plans Appeal

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SAN FRANCISCO — A federal judge has reduced a substantial jury award against Natera, a cancer screening company, but declined to grant the firm’s request for a new trial. U.S. District Judge Edward Chen decreased the jury’s original award of $292.5 million for false advertising by $5.5 million on Monday. Following the court’s decision, Natera announced plans to appeal. The case stems from a ruling made by a jury in San Francisco last year, which found in favor of Guardant Health, determining that Natera should compensate its competitor with $75 million in future damages and … Read more

Federal Judge Upholds Ruling Against Arkansas Social Media Law, Rejects State’s Appeal

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A federal judge has refused to modify his earlier decision that halted the enforcement of Arkansas’s controversial social media law, which aimed to restrict children’s access to online platforms. In a ruling issued recently, U.S. District Judge Timothy L. Brooks stood by his initial judgment that the statute likely infringed upon First Amendment rights and raised significant concerns regarding its constitutionality. The law, which had been signed by Governor Asa Hutchinson, sought to impose strict verification measures for users under 18 on social media networks. Proponents argued that the legislation was … Read more

Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo’s $63.5 Million Jury Award Appeal Falls Short

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Miami, Florida – Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo has encountered a setback in his legal battles, as an appeals court recently upheld a $63.5 million jury verdict against him. This verdict arose from a lawsuit involving developer Francisco “Pepe” Diaz and alleged misconduct relating to a South Beach project. The lawsuit centered on claims that Carollo improperly interfered with Diaz’s development agreement, which was intended to revitalize a section of the neighborhood. Jurors determined that Carollo’s actions were not only excessive but also damaging to Diaz’s business interests. This verdict has been described as one of … Read more