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Judge Rules SEC’s Major Charges Against Binance Can Proceed, Dismisses Part of Case

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WASHINGTON — In a pivotal legal ruling, the District Court for the District of I Columbia has decided that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) can proceed with multiple charges against the global cryptocurrency platform Binance and its CEO, Changpeng Zhao. The court, under Judge Amy Berman Jackson, upheld the SEC’s allegations concerning unregistered securities offerings and other regulatory breaches, though it dismissed some charges related to secondary market activities. The SEC’s lawsuit claims that Binance, along with its U.S. counterpart Binance.US, has been operating without the proper registration, offering services equivalent to those of … Read more

Former Ohio High School Coaches Sue District Over Alleged ‘Sham’ Settlement in Religious Rights Violation Case

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CANTON, Ohio — Former coaches from Canton McKinley High School have initiated legal proceedings, claiming that the school district and its insurance provider orchestrated a settlement in a case that has drawn public attention for its alleged violation of a student’s religious rights. This legal action unfolds amid continuing controversy following the dismissal of the coaches due to an incident involving the forced consumption of food conflicting with a player’s religious beliefs. In June 2021, the head coach Marcus Wattley, along with six assistants, were terminated after accusations surfaced that they had coerced a player … Read more

Philadelphia Jury Awards $68.5 Million in Landmark Case Against Construction Firm for Worker’s Fatal Fall

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Philadelphia, PA — A Philadelphia jury has awarded $68.5 million in damages to the family of a construction worker who died after a fall at a luxury townhouse development site in the city’s Fitler Square area. The worker, identified as 38-year-old Siarhei Marhunou, succumbed to injuries sustained from a fall from an unsecured fifth-floor balcony in December 2021. The substantial verdict came after a contentious trial that cast a spotlight on what attorneys described as significant safety oversights by OCF Construction LLC, the general contractor helmed by developer Ori Feibush. Marhunou’s family, represented by lawyers … Read more

Justice or Lottery? Vital Role of Judge Assignments in Asylum Case Outcomes Highlights Inequities in U.S. Immigration Courts

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Minneapolis, MN — In the sprawling halls of Fort Snelling immigration court, the fates of asylum seekers such as Fernanda from Ecuador hinge not just on their harrowing stories but also, significantly, on which judge hears their case. Fernanda, cradling her American-born baby, approached Immigration Judge Katherine L. Hansen with uncertainty, admitting her unfamiliarity with the asylum process. Meanwhile, a Mexican immigrant pleaded his case before Immigration Judge Monte G. Miller, apologizing for his illegal entry due to safety fears back home. The outcomes of these cases often depend starkly on the judge assigned. Data … Read more