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Tennessee’s Legal Battle with NCAA Heats Up as Court Considers Injunction on NIL Rules

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee (UT) could see the most serious charges dropped by the NCAA if a federal judge grants a preliminary injunction on February 13 to freeze the association’s name, image, and likeness (NIL) rules. Even if the injunction is denied, UT would still have legal grounds to challenge the NCAA penalties related to NIL, according to Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti. He stated that the judge’s recent opinion, which denied a temporary restraining order, strengthened UT’s position against potential NCAA sanctions. Skrmetti argued that an injunction would weaken the NCAA’s … Read more

Judge Glenda Hatchett Takes Former Georgia Sheriff to Court, Seeking Justice and Healing for Emotional Distress After Assault

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MARIETTA, Ga. – Glenda Hatchett, also known as “Judge Hatchett” from television, is taking a former Georgia sheriff to court in a civil lawsuit. The lawsuit alleges that Hatchett suffered emotional distress after being groped by the ex-sheriff two years ago. The former Bleckley County Sheriff, Kris Coody, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor sexual battery last year before resigning from his position. Hatchett filed the lawsuit in Cobb County’s state court last month, claiming intense emotional distress following the violation by Coody. The incident occurred at a Georgia Sheriff’s Association convention in January 2022. Hatchett said … Read more

Hawaii’s High Court Upholds Hawaiian Spirit Law, Rejects US Supreme Court’s Stance on Gun Rights

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HONOLULU, Hawaii – The state of Hawaii’s highest court has made a significant ruling, asserting that individuals can be prosecuted for carrying firearms in public without a permit. The landmark decision appears to be a rebuke to the US Supreme Court, which has recently shown favor towards expanding gun rights. The case that led to this ruling involved Christopher Wilson, who was found to be in possession of an unregistered, loaded pistol in public. Wilson had initially requested that the weapons possession charges be dismissed, claiming that they violated his right to bear arms under … Read more

Malaysia’s Top Court Rules Dozens of Islamic Laws Unconstitutional, Ignites Controversy Over Sharia Legal System

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PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia – Malaysia’s highest court has declared more than a dozen Islamic laws in the state of Kelantan unconstitutional, citing their infringement on federal authority. The decision, reached by an 8-1 judgment of the Federal Court, has stirred debate, with some conservative Muslim critics suggesting that it could undermine the country’s Sharia legal system. Among the 16 laws deemed “void and invalid” are those related to sodomy, sexual harassment, intoxication, incest, and defiling or destroying a place of worship. Chief Justice Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat emphasized that the verdict should not be interpreted as … Read more