Backs

Independent Lawyer Recommends Dismissal of Corruption Case Against NYC Mayor, Backs DOJ Motion

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New York, NY – In a significant development concerning the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, an independent counsel has recommended that the judge presiding over the matter approve the U.S. Department of Justice’s proposal to dismiss the case. The recommendation was made public on Friday, stating that the dismissal should be with prejudice, which would prevent the possibility of bringing the same charges against Adams in the future. The unfolding of these events has sparked interest and speculation across various sectors of the city, considering the high-profile nature of the case … Read more

Boulder Court Backs Decision to End Longmont Conservation Easement, Dismisses Local Group’s Appeal

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Longmont, CO — A recent ruling by a Boulder District Court judge reaffirmed the decision to conditionally terminate a conservation easement in Longmont, marking the culmination of a heated legal battle. In November, Judge Michael T. Kotlarczyk endorsed the controversial decision originally made by the Board of County Commissioners in August 2023. This judicial approval dismissed an appeal from the local advocacy group Keep Airport Road Environmental and Safe, which has vehemently opposed the termination of this easement. Members of the group have voiced concerns over the potential environmental and community impacts of the decision. … Read more

Federal Court Backs Law That Could Outlaw TikTok in the U.S. by January Amid National Security Concerns

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Washington, D.C. — A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of a law that could soon spell the end for TikTok’s operations in the United States, unless the social media giant can sever ties with its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. The court’s decision comes as a significant blow to TikTok, which has been embroiled in a contentious battle over its ability to operate freely without alleged interference from foreign powers. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit dismissed TikTok’s request to block the law, which mandates that the company disentangle … Read more

Supreme Court Backs New York Rent Stabilization, Affirming Key Tenant Safeguards

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Washington D.C. — In a landmark decision that affects hundreds of thousands of residents, the U.S. Supreme Court has affirmed the constitutionality of New York City’s rent stabilization laws. This ruling preserves regulations that protect tenants from steep rent increases and potential evictions in one of the most expensive rental markets in the United States. The court’s decision effectively puts an end to a contentious battle over these regulations, which some property owners argue stifle investment and maintenance of rental properties. The upheld laws ensure that over one million apartments in New York City will … Read more