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New York Appeals Court Denies Trump’s Lawyers’ Attempt to Delay Hush Money Trial for Third Straight Day

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NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s first criminal trial is set to begin on Monday after a New York appeals court rejected his lawyers’ attempt to delay the proceedings for a third day. The former president’s legal team had sought to halt the trial indefinitely while they challenged the trial judge and several pretrial rulings that they argue have hindered Trump’s defense. During an emergency hearing held in a court basement lobby on Wednesday, Trump’s lawyer Emil Bove argued that the restrictions in place could not operate constitutionally in a trial environment. Bove emphasized the … Read more

Maui Planning Commissioner Faces Court Summons Over Appointments Dispute

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MAUI, Hawaii – Second Circuit Court Judge Kelsey Kawano has taken legal action against Danny Ray Blackburn, calling him to appear in court on April 17 to justify his position as a Maui County Planning Commissioner. In addition to the summons, Judge Kawano issued a temporary restraining order, preventing Blackburn from participating in the Maui Planning Commission meeting. These actions come after a dispute over Blackburn’s appointment by Mayor Richard Bissen. Blackburn, who works as the Hawaii division manager for F & H Construction, a company based in Lodi, California, has been responsible for overseeing … Read more

Landmark Ruling: Arizona Supreme Court Stands Firm on Historic Abortion Ban, Stirring National Conversation

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PHOENIX, Arizona – The Arizona Supreme Court has recently upheld a 1864 law that effectively bans almost all abortions in the state. The decision comes amid an ongoing debate surrounding abortion rights across the United States. The controversial law, which criminalizes the termination of pregnancies when a fetal heartbeat is detected, has faced significant opposition from reproductive rights advocates. However, the court’s ruling has dealt a blow to their efforts to protect access to abortion services. In a 6-3 decision, the Arizona Supreme Court determined that the law is constitutional. Supporters of the legislation argue … Read more

Federal Judge Warns Providence Attorney of Scrutiny Over Billing Practices in Court Ruling

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Boston, MA – A Providence attorney has been put on notice by a federal judge that his billing records will be closely examined in the future. The judge, Allison D. Burroughs, made this warning after awarding plaintiff Jose Gomes Ferreira Vaz half of the attorneys’ fees he had requested as the prevailing party in his appeal against the Social Security Administration’s denial of his disability benefits claim. Judge Burroughs expressed concerns over the billing practices at Green & Greenberg, the law firm representing Vaz. The government had opposed the award of attorneys’ fees, citing issues … Read more