Battle

Texas Proxy Advisors Win Initial Legal Battle as Judge Halts Controversial SB 2337 Enforcement

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AUSTIN, Texas — A recent ruling has temporarily halted the enforcement of a Texas law that introduced new regulations for proxy advisors, specifically those recommending votes based on non-financial factors. This law, known as Senate Bill 2337, is designed to bring more transparency to proxy advisory firms’ recommendations. Last week, U.S. District Judge Alan Albright granted a preliminary injunction stopping the Texas Attorney General from enforcing the law against two major proxy advisory firms, Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Glass Lewis. The ruling allows the case to progress to trial, which is scheduled for February … Read more

Cardi B Wins Legal Battle: Jury Rules Her Not Liable in Civil Assault Case

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Los Angeles — A jury in Los Angeles has ruled in favor of rapper Cardi B, declaring her not liable in a civil assault case filed by a security guard. The outcome means Cardi B, whose legal name is Belcalis Almanzar, will not face any financial penalties for the allegations made against her. The case revolved around an incident that took place in 2018 at a Beverly Hills medical office, where security guard Emani Ellis claimed that Cardi B assaulted her. Ellis alleged that the rapper struck her, scratched her face, and spat on her, … Read more

Federal Judge Halts Controversial Deportation Flights for Guatemalan Minors Amid Legal Battle and Advocacy Outcry

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HARLINGEN, Texas — A federal judge has temporarily halted the deportation of unaccompanied Guatemalan children who were set to be returned to their home country by the U.S. government. The pause came just as authorities began boarding the children onto planes, prompting concerns from their legal representatives about compliance with U.S. laws meant to protect vulnerable minors. The situation unfolded during the early hours of a holiday weekend, escalating from an airport tarmac in Texas to a courtroom in Washington, D.C. It underscores the ongoing tensions between the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown and the legal … Read more

Baltimore Secures $62 Million Victory Against Arms Dealer in Ghost Gun Legal Battle

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Baltimore, Maryland, has secured a landmark judgment of $62 million in a lawsuit against an arms dealer held accountable for the proliferation of ghost guns in the city. The ruling underscores growing concerns around untraceable firearms and their impact on urban violence. The lawsuit was initiated by city officials, who argued that the dealer’s actions contributed significantly to the alarming rise in gun-related incidents. Ghost guns, which can be assembled without serial numbers, have emerged as a prevalent threat, complicating law enforcement efforts to track firearms involved in crimes. This ruling signals a significant shift … Read more