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Legal Expert Criticizes Lenient Judge for Allowing Trump’s Courtroom Rant in Civil Fraud Trial

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New York City – The judge presiding over Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial in New York has been criticized for his leniency in allowing the former president to go on a lengthy courtroom rant. Legal expert Joyce Vance believes that Judge Arthur Engoron’s decision to bend the rules for Trump was a mistake. Engoron allowed Trump to speak during closing arguments, even though he was not under oath as a witness. Vance argues that Trump should be treated like any other individual in court. The lawsuit, filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James in … Read more

US Appeals Court Judge Criticizes President Biden’s Water Efficiency Rules for Appliances as ‘Arbitrary and Capricious’

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WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden faced a major setback in the judiciary when US Appeals Court Judge Andrew Oldham criticized his decision as “arbitrary and capricious.” This comes after 11 Republican-led states challenged alterations to rules aimed at improving the efficiency of dishwashers and washing machines. In a ruling issued on Monday, Judge Oldham questioned whether the Department of Energy (DOE) had the authority to regulate water usage in these appliances. He also raised doubts about the effectiveness of the new rules in reducing water consumption. The DOE had announced plans in March to implement … Read more

Florida Appeals Court Overturns $1.125 Million Medical Malpractice Award, Criticizes Trial Judge’s Role as ‘Seventh Juror’

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TALLAHASSEE, Florida – A Florida appeals court has overturned a $1.125 million medical malpractice damage award, criticizing a trial court judge for behaving like a “seventh juror.” The decision came on Wednesday in a case where a man accused his medical provider of negligence. In its ruling, the appeals court stated that the trial court judge had improperly evaluated the evidence and had effectively substituted their own judgment for that of the jury. The judge’s actions were described as stepping outside their role and interfering with the jury’s decision-making process. The case involved a man … Read more