Alabama Judge Deems Federal Corporate Transparency Act Unconstitutional: Implications for Businesses and Farms Nationwide

Montgomery, Alabama – A judge in Alabama has blocked the implementation of the federal Corporate Transparency Act. The act, which requires businesses, including farms, to report ownership and management details to the federal government, was deemed unconstitutional by the judge. However, it’s important to note that this ruling only applies to the plaintiff in the case, the National Small Business Association, and its impact on other businesses across the country remains uncertain. Legal expert Amy Ebeling from the Ruder Ware law firm in Wisconsin suggests that businesses with upcoming filing deadlines should still consider complying … Read more

Federal Judge Deems Prosecution’s Proposed Trial Date for Donald Trump Unrealistic, Prompts Suggestion for Alternative Start Date

Fort Pierce, Florida – A federal judge in Florida has expressed skepticism about the proposed trial date for former President Donald Trump, stating that the timeline put forward by the prosecution is unrealistic. The judge, U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, presided over a hearing to discuss scheduling options for the trial, where Trump faces charges of hoarding national security documents. During the hearing, Trump’s lawyers suggested a start date of August 12, while the prosecution proposed beginning the trial on July 8. However, the former president’s legal team also hinted at the possibility of delaying … Read more

Former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick’s Sexual Assault Case Suspended as Judge Deems Him Incompetent to Stand Trial

A Wisconsin judge has suspended the sexual assault case against former cardinal Theodore McCarrick after a court-appointed psychologist deemed him not competent to stand trial. The judge did not dismiss the case outright, and the final decision will be made by the Walworth County District Attorney. The case is currently scheduled for a review hearing in December 2024. The charge against McCarrick, who is now 93 years old, is one count of fourth-degree sexual assault. This recent development in Wisconsin follows a similar outcome in Massachusetts, where McCarrick faced criminal sex abuse charges. A psychological … Read more