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Supreme Court Case Threatens to Drastically Reduce Federal Regulatory Power in Environmental and Healthcare Sectors

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Jan. 17, 2024, in two cases that could have far-reaching implications for federal regulatory power. The cases, Loper Bright Enterprises vs. Raimondo and Relentless Inc. vs. Department of Commerce, focus on fisheries management but carry implications for broader federal enforcement of environmental and health care regulations. The central question in these cases is whether the Secretary of Commerce, through the National Marine Fisheries Service, has the authority to require commercial fishers to pay for onboard observers on fishing voyages, as mandated by the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery … Read more

Supreme Court Reduces Sentence in Contempt of Court Case Against Delhi Lawyer Over Judges’ Remarks

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New Delhi, India – The Indian Supreme Court (SC) has reduced the sentence of a lawyer, Virendra Singh, in a criminal contempt case. The lawyer had made derogatory remarks against judges of the Delhi High Court (DHC). Originally convicted and sentenced to six months in prison and a fine of 2,000 rupees by the DHC, the SC decided to reduce the sentence based on the lawyer’s apology and the period he had already served. In July 2022, Singh filed a plea accusing the DHC judges of acting arbitrarily and favoring the accused illegally. He also … Read more

Former President Trump’s Defamation Case Takes Surprising Turn with Exclusion of ‘Access Hollywood’ Tape and Accusers

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New York City, NY – The defamation case against former President Donald Trump, brought by writer E. Jean Carroll, will not include the infamous “Access Hollywood” tape or the testimony of two other women who accused Trump of abuse. Carroll’s attorney, Roberta Kaplan, made this revelation, stating that she wants the trial to stay focused on Carroll’s specific accusations against Trump. The exclusion of the tape and additional accusers means that Trump’s testimony in the case is likely to happen sooner than expected, possibly on Monday, just one day before the Republican primary in New … Read more

Presidential Candidate to Testify in Defamation Case Involving Sexual Abuse Allegations

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MANHATTAN, New York – In a high-profile defamation case, a lawyer for a writer accusing former President Donald Trump of sexual abuse has revealed that the infamous “Access Hollywood” tape and testimony from two other women will not be presented to the jury. Attorney Roberta Kaplan made the announcement on Saturday, stating that the evidence will not be included in the trial to keep the focus on the central issues. The development means that Trump may testify in Manhattan federal court as early as Monday, just a day before the New Hampshire primary. The trial … Read more