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Judge Orders San Jose to Rescind Billboard Agreement, Citing Rule Violation

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San Jose, California – A judge has ruled in favor of Outfront Media, a billboard conglomerate, in its lawsuit against the city of San Jose. The lawsuit alleged that the city violated its own rules by not following the proper bidding process for the construction of two digital billboards near the San Jose Mineta International Airport. Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Thomas E. Kuhnle ordered San Jose to rescind its agreement with Clear Channel and comply within 150 days. The city is also required to pay Outfront Media’s legal fees. According to court documents, … Read more

Trade Group Launches Lawsuit Against Ohio’s New Social Media Law, Citing Unconstitutionality

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Columbus, Ohio (AP) – A trade group representing multiple social media sites has filed a lawsuit against the state of Ohio over its new law requiring companies to obtain verifiable parental consent for children under 16. The law, known as the Parental Notification by Social Media Operators Act, is set to go into effect on January 15, but NetChoice, the trade group, is seeking to halt its implementation. NetChoice, which counts companies like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X among its clients, argues that the law is unconstitutional. The trade group has previously taken legal action … Read more

Federal Trade Commission Blocks John Muir Health’s $142.5 Million Acquisition of San Ramon Regional Medical Center, Citing Competition Concerns

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San Ramon, California – John Muir Health has abandoned its plans to acquire Tenet Healthcare’s San Ramon Regional Medical Center after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a lawsuit to block the move, citing concerns about competition in the area. The San Ramon Medical Center, a 123-bed acute care hospital located west of Oakland, sits just 14 miles away from another John Muir Health hospital. Federal regulators argue that the proposed acquisition would “substantially lessen competition for critical healthcare services” along the I-680 corridor, which spans parts of California’s Contra Costa and Alameda Counties. A … Read more

Former Justice of the Peace Convicted of Triple Murder Seeks New Death Penalty Trial, Citing Biased Judge and Inadequate Preparation

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TERRELL, Texas — Eric Williams, a former justice of the peace who committed a triple murder over a decade ago, is seeking a new death penalty trial, according to a court document. Williams alleges that his defense attorneys did not have sufficient time to prepare for trial or review the overwhelming evidence. He also claims that the judge was biased and that moving the case to Rockwall County did not provide him with a fair trial. In January 2013, Williams donned a tactical vest and black mask as he gunned down prosecutor Mark Hasse a … Read more