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Disney Requests Second Court Delay Amidst Legal Battle Over Walt Disney World’s Control

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ORLANDO, Fla. – Disney has requested a second court delay in its ongoing legal battle with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees over control of Walt Disney World’s governing district. The entertainment giant accuses the governor’s office and his appointees of obstructing the legal process by withholding requested documents. In response, Disney is seeking more time to prepare its arguments and gather necessary evidence. The district employee’s deposition highlights the negative impact of the takeover by DeSantis’ appointees, resulting in around 50 employees leaving the district. The board of the district is scheduled to hold its … Read more

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

Supreme Court Bench Members Decline Invitation to Ram Temple Consecration, Justice Bhushan to Attend

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AYODHYA, India: The Supreme Court bench headed by then Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi settled the long-standing Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute in November 2019. The verdict allowed for the construction of the Ram Temple at the disputed site in Ayodhya. However, only one out of the five justices who presided over the case will attend the temple deity’s consecration ceremony. Former Chief Justice Gogoi, Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, and Justice S Abdul Nazeer will not be present at the “pran pratishtha” ceremony held at the sprawling temple. Each justice has their own … Read more