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Judge Rejects Radio Station’s Motion in Defamation Case Brought by Mayor Vince Lago

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Coral Gables, FL. — In a recent court ruling, a judge dismissed a motion that challenged the legitimacy of a lawsuit brought by Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago against local radio station WVCG. The litigation centers around disparaging comments made by one of the station’s talk show hosts, which Mayor Lago claims have damaged his reputation and inflicted emotional distress. Lago’s lawsuit specifies an incident during one of the radio program’s broadcasts where the host allegedly made false statements concerning the mayor’s professional conduct and ethical standing. As a result of the ongoing case, tensions … Read more

Court Rules in Favor of UVM in Suit Brought by Students for Justice in Palestine

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Burlington, VT — A lawsuit filed by the Students for Justice in Palestine against the University of Vermont has been dismissed, a federal judge ruled this week. The lawsuit alleged the university had failed to adequately address antisemitic harassment directed at members of the student group, but the court found insufficient grounds to proceed with the claims. The case, which has been closely followed by legal experts and advocates for campus free speech, highlights the growing tension surrounding the intersection of free speech and campus safety. UVM had been accused of violating civil rights statutes … Read more

Jury Rules Against Stone Suppliers in Landmark Silicosis Case Brought by Countertop Worker

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Los Angeles — In a landmark decision, a jury has held several stone companies liable for the severe lung disease afflicting a worker who cut stone countertops. The case, which centered on the worker’s development of silicosis, a lung ailment directly linked to the inhalation of silica dust, highlights ongoing concerns regarding workplace safety and the dangers posed by silica exposure in the stone cutting industry. The worker, whose identity has been withheld for privacy reasons, reportedly developed silicosis after years of cutting quartz and other stone materials, which are known to contain high levels … Read more