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Judge Denies Restraining Order Against Pasadena’s New Rent Control Law, Measure H Advocates Join Defense

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Pasadena, CA — A judge has declined the California Apartment Association’s (CAA) request for a temporary restraining order against the newly passed Measure H, a rent control amendment to the Pasadena City Charter. The decision by Superior Court Judge Mary Strobel came after the CAA challenged the measure, alleging constitutional violations. Measure H, approved by Pasadena voters in June and effective since December 22, aims to implement rent control in the city. The Association’s legal challenge argues that the measure unlawfully revises the city’s charter and infringes upon state laws including the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing … Read more

Federal Judge Denies Bail for Real Estate Mogul Brothers Accused of Multi-Year Predatory Assaults

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NEW YORK — A Manhattan federal judge has ruled against granting bail to real estate broker Oren Alexander and his brothers, Alon and Tal, who face allegations of drugging and raping numerous women. The decision came after a contentious hearing, with the defense asserting that no more risky sexual behavior would occur owing to Oren’s recent fatherhood. Defense attorney Richard Kluhe from Miami made headlines with his statement during the three-hour courtroom session that “the danger of having an orgy is zero at this point,” as Oren Alexander had recently become a father. However, Judge … Read more

Federal Judge Denies Bail to Alexander Brothers Amid Shocking Sex Trafficking Allegations

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New York City – A federal judge has ruled that the Alexander brothers, three Florida siblings facing serious allegations of sex trafficking, will remain in detention pending their trial. The decision came after a Wednesday hearing where the judge substantiated the concerns of both Florida courts and federal prosecutors about the danger they might pose to the community. Oren and Tal Alexander, twin brothers aged 37, along with their older brother, 38-year-old Alon Alexander, were arrested in Miami by FBI agents in December on charges including conspiracy to commit sex trafficking and sex trafficking by … Read more

T.I. and Tiny Harris Awarded $17.8 Million in Doll Trademark Battle, Judge Denies Additional $53 Million in Punitive Damages

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Santa Ana, Calif. — A recent court ruling awarded rapper T.I. Harris and his wife, singer-songwriter Tameka “Tiny” Harris, $17.8 million in a trademark infringement lawsuit against toy company MGA Entertainment. However, the court rejected the additional claim for $53 million in punitive damages. This concludes a series of legal battles over a line of dolls accused of imitating the OMG Girlz, a group involving the Harris’ daughter and her friends. The decision was part of a dramatic court case involving multiple trials, highlighting the complexities of intellectual property rights in the entertainment and merchandising … Read more