Delays

Judge Expresses Frustration Over Delays in Sunday Ticket Trial, Considers Cutting Allocated Time by 20%

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Los Angeles – Tensions rose in the courtroom as the Sunday Ticket trial entered its sixth day with the presiding judge expressing his frustration over delays and what he considered unnecessary repetition in the proceedings. Judge Philip Gutierrez, who had previously admonished the plaintiffs’ legal team for their prolonged questioning of Fox executive Larry Jones, started the session with an announcement that he would cut down the allotted time for both parties by 20 percent, aiming to increase efficiency in the trial. Expressing his concerns, Judge Gutierrez pointed out that the hearing had been marred … Read more

Philadelphia Sees Surge in Paraquat Lawsuits as Plaintiffs Seek Speedier Trials Amid Federal Delays

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Philadelphia, PA – The number of lawsuits against the makers of the herbicide paraquat in Philadelphia County has surged by 45% in the past six months, with the case total growing from approximately 500 earlier this year to 728 by early June. This uptick is occurring amid recent developments in a federal multidistrict litigation (MDL) which might be influencing the spike in filings. Judge Joshua Roberts of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas’ Complex Litigation Center noted a consistent rise in cases. This increase is reportedly partly spurred by an April decision in the federal … Read more

Louisiana Delays Ten Commandments School Display Amid Legal Challenges

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BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana’s contentious law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms is on pause until November, pending the outcome of a legal challenge. This delay stems from a lawsuit brought by a diverse group of parents who argue the law infringes on First Amendment rights. The law, set to require classroom displays of the Ten Commandments by January 1, has sparked a debate over religious freedom and the separation of church and state. Plaintiffs in the lawsuit come from various religious backgrounds and contend that the law represents … Read more

Jury Selection Commences in Alec Baldwin’s Involuntary Manslaughter Trial After Initial Delays

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SANTA FE, N.M. – The selection of jurors for the involuntary manslaughter trial involving actor Alec Baldwin commenced on Tuesday after initially being hindered by technical interruptions related to audio issues. The complications led to concerns that jury selection might extend into Wednesday. Alec Baldwin has entered a plea of not guilty to charges of involuntary manslaughter. The charges stem from an October 2021 incident on the “Rust” movie set, where Baldwin was handling a firearm that discharged, resulting in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. In legal proceedings on Monday, decisions were made regarding … Read more