Appeals

New York Appeals Court Upholds Red-Flag Law, Rejects Constitutional Challenge

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ALBANY, N.Y. – In a groundbreaking decision on Wednesday, a New York appeals court upheld the state’s red-flag law, dismissing claims that the law violated the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. This marks the first time a New York appeals court has addressed the constitutionality of the red-flag law. The Second Department of the Appellate Division, in its ruling, stated that the red-flag law, which allows law enforcement officials to temporarily confiscate firearms from individuals considered a danger to themselves or others, is in line with the nation’s historical tradition of regulating access to … Read more

Appeals Court Blocks Texas from Enforcing SB4 Immigration Law After Supreme Court’s Initial Approval

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Brownsville, Texas – The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has blocked Texas from enforcing its controversial immigration law, known as SB4, just hours after the Supreme Court gave officials permission to prosecute migrants suspected of unauthorized border crossings. The appeals court panel dissolved the temporary suspension that had been put in place to halt a lower court ruling declaring SB4 unconstitutional. This reinstated a ruling by U.S. District Court Judge David Ezra, who determined that the law conflicted with federal immigration laws and the Constitution. Earlier on Tuesday, the Supreme Court denied the Justice Department’s … Read more

Appeals Court Vacates $1 Billion Jury Award in Copyright Infringement Case, Orders New Damages Hearing for Internet Service Provider

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Richmond, Virginia – The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned a $1 billion jury award in a copyright infringement case against Cox Communications Inc., an internet service provider. However, the court affirmed Cox’s liability for repeated copyright infringement on its network. The decision came after the court found insufficient evidence to establish vicarious liability, which requires a causal link between the defendant’s financial interest and the copyright infringement. The case, Sony Music Entertainment v. Cox Communications Inc., was remanded for a damages hearing as the jury award did not specify the amount between … Read more

Former President Trump’s $92 Million Bond Accepted by Judge as He Appeals $83 Million E Jean Carroll Judgment

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New York City, NY – Former President Donald Trump’s bond money, which amounts to nearly $100 million, has been accepted by a federal judge as he prepares to appeal his defamation case ruling. Last week, Trump posted a $92 million bond in response to the verdict in his New York defamation case earlier this year. The bond, approved by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on Tuesday, serves as a guarantee that Trump will pay out if his appeal fails to overturn the verdict. Trump is appealing the January decision to the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of … Read more