No Jury Duty on August 5: 35th District Court Sessions Announced Canceled

Brownwood, TX – Residents slated for jury duty in Brownwood on August 5 can breathe a sigh of relief, as the scheduled proceedings have been canceled. Officials from the 35th District Court confirmed that all jury selections and cases that were due to be heard on this date will be rescheduled. This sudden cancellation is not entirely uncommon in court systems and may stem from a variety of reasons, including administrative decisions, absence of the judge, settlement of cases before trials, or logistical issues within the court. The 35th District Court, serving the needs of … Read more

North Dakota Abortion Ban Trial Canceled as Court Deliberates on Constitutional Challenge

BISMARCK, N.D. — A scheduled trial to assess the legality of North Dakota’s stringent abortion restrictions was unexpectedly abandoned on Monday. State District Judge Bruce Romanick, overseeing the case, rescinded the trial dates, originally set for Aug. 26-30, prompting speculation and uncertainty about the lawsuit’s future trajectory. The lawsuit, initiated by the operators of Red River Women’s Clinic — North Dakota’s formerly sole abortion provider — and supported by reproductive rights advocates, contests the state’s abortion laws. Plaintiffs argue that these laws, imposing felony charges on individuals performing abortions with limited exceptions, infringe upon state … Read more

Disney Faces Lawsuit Over Canceled Florida Relocation Plan Amid Allegations of Misrepresentation

Los Angeles, CA — A judge involved in a high-profile lawsuit against Disney has recused herself due to a potential conflict of interest, as her daughter is employed by the entertainment giant. The case concerns accusations that Disney misled some employees about the conditions of a massive cross-country relocation from Southern California to Orlando, Florida. The lawsuit was initiated by Maria De La Cruz, VP of Product Design, and George Fong, Director of Product Design, who allege that Disney misrepresented the benefits of moving to a new “camperview” campus in the Lake Nona community in … Read more

Jury Selection for Clay County Trial Unexpectedly Canceled: Updates Awaited

HENRIETTA, TEXAS – Jury selection for an upcoming trial in Clay County has been unexpectedly canceled, according to courthouse officials. The cancellation, which occurred on Monday, March 18, 2024, at 3:30 p.m., impacts individuals who were summoned to appear in Clay County’s 97th District Court. Clay County District Clerk, Marianne Bowles, announced the cancellation of jury selection, but no specific reasons have been given. It is unclear whether there will be a rescheduling of the process in the future. Residents who were scheduled to participate in the jury selection process are now exempted from reporting … Read more