Deliberates

Judge Deliberates as Energy Giants Face Major Climate Liability Suit in D.C. Court

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WASHINGTON — A legal battle is unfolding in the nation’s capital where major energy corporations, including Chevron, are being challenged over their alleged role in climate change damages. During a recent hearing, D.C. Superior Court Judge Yvonne Williams scrutinized arguments regarding whether the case should proceed or be dismissed. The lawsuit is part of a broader wave of legal actions across the United States targeting oil and gas giants such as Exxon Mobil, Shell, and BP. These cases argue that these companies should be financially liable for the environmental consequences attributed to their emissions. Judge … Read more

Jury Deliberates Case Against Former Prison Inmate Turned ‘Jailhouse Lawyer’ for Illegal Legal Practice Charges

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NEW YORK — A Manhattan federal jury convened on Wednesday to deliberate on the case against a former inmate-turned-self-taught legal adviser, who is accused of illegal law practice, conspiracy, and fraud. This follows his involvement in providing paid legal counsel to other inmates and their families after his release from prison. The accused, who developed a reputation as a “jailhouse lawyer” during his incarceration, capitalized on his informal legal knowledge by offering services typically reserved for licensed attorneys. Such actions sparked controversy and legal scrutiny, leading to the current charges that raise questions about the … Read more

Jury Deliberates as Charlotte Man Faces Multiple Charges in Fatal Crossfire Incident That Killed Mother in 2019

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Charlotte, N.C. — Deliberations have commenced in the trial of Adonis Smith, who stands accused in the 2019 fatal shooting of Kendal Crank, a 27-year-old mother from Charlotte. Crank was tragically killed by a stray bullet while driving to her job in March of that year, amid an altercation in which Smith and others were allegedly engaged. The case hinges on an incident where gunfire was exchanged between multiple parties, involving Smith along with Tychicus Dobie and Marquis Smith, both of whom have been linked to Crank’s death. The jury is tasked with navigating complex … Read more

Surf’s Up in Court: Jury Deliberates Origins of ‘Moana’ Amid Claims of Stolen Story from Indie Animator

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Los Angeles — A legal battle that pits a small-time writer against one of the entertainment industry’s giants unfolded in a Los Angeles court, where Buck Woodall alleges that his conceptual work “Bucky the Surfer Boy” served as the unrecognized foundation for Disney’s blockbuster film “Moana”. Lawyers delivered closing arguments this Monday, spotlighting fundamental questions of creativity and copyright inside the entertainment industry. Woodall, a writer and animator from New Mexico, brought forth a case arguing that major similarities between “Moana” and his work are too many to simply be coincidental. According to Woodall’s attorney, … Read more