Appeals

Gun Rights Advocates Push for Overturning Delaware’s Semiautomatic Firearms Ban in Federal Appeals Court

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Gun rights groups are urging a federal appeals court to overturn a judge’s refusal to halt enforcement of Delaware laws banning certain semiautomatic firearms and restricting the size of firearm magazines. The appeals court heard arguments on Monday regarding the laws that were enacted in 2022, which ban the sale of several types of semiautomatic firearms and shotguns, and limit magazine capacity to 17 rounds. Opponents argue that these laws violate Delawareans’ constitutional right to bear arms. Lawyers representing gun rights groups made their case on Monday, seeking to overturn a judge’s … Read more

Trump’s Attorneys File $92 Million Bond in E. Jean Carroll Defamation Case, Appeals Verdict

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NEW YORK – In a defamation lawsuit filed by writer E. Jean Carroll against former President Donald Trump, Trump’s attorneys have posted a $92 million bond to support the jury award. The bond was submitted to the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, as Attorney Alina Habba simultaneously filed a notice of appeal. This move indicates that Trump is appealing the verdict in the case. The defamation lawsuit stems from allegations made by Carroll, who claimed that Trump sexually assaulted her in the 1990s. Trump denied the allegations and called Carroll a liar, prompting her … Read more

Binance Faces Legal Showdown as Appeals Court Revives Lawsuit on Violation of US Securities Laws

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New York City, USA – The 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan has revived a lawsuit against Binance, the leading global cryptocurrency exchange. The lawsuit alleges that Binance violated US securities laws by selling unregistered tokens, resulting in significant financial losses for investors. The court has categorised token purchases in the US under US securities laws, as they cannot be cancelled once bought. However, Binance contends that these claims are outside the jurisdiction of the United States. This legal battle carries high-stakes implications with global ramifications. In a recent unanimous 3-0 decision, the … Read more

Donald Trump Secures $91.6 Million Bond to Cover Defamation Lawsuit Verdict Amid Appeals

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New York, NY – Former President Donald Trump has obtained a $91.6 million bond to cover the amount owed in a defamation lawsuit brought by writer E. Jean Carroll. Trump’s attorney, Alina Habba, disclosed this information to the court on Friday. The bond, provided by Federal Insurance Co., a unit of Chubb insurance company, will cover the $83.3 million judgment in the lawsuit, along with interest. Habba also filed a notice indicating that Trump, who is seen as the likely 2024 Republican presidential nominee, plans to appeal the verdict. The posting of the bond was … Read more