Dismisses

Wyoming Court Dismisses Lawsuit to Remove Secretary of State Chuck Gray from Office, Upholding Fourteenth Amendment Protections

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CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A Wyoming district judge dismissed a legal challenge against Secretary of State Chuck Gray on Thursday, clearing him of allegations that he should be removed from office under the Fourteenth Amendment. The motion to dismiss was granted by Judge Misha Westby, who ruled in favor of Secretary Gray in the case brought by Tim Newcomb. Newcomb’s lawsuit aimed to disqualify Gray, marking another chapter in a series of legal actions he has initiated concerning political candidates. Earlier this year, Newcomb attempted to have former President Donald Trump removed from the ballot for … Read more

Judge Upholds Grand Jury Secrecy in Ghislaine Maxwell Case, Dismisses Trump Administration’s Bid for Disclosure

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A U.S. District Court in New York has decided against the Trump administration’s request to make public grand jury materials tied to the Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case. Judge Paul A. Engelmayer announced the ruling on Monday, emphasizing the importance of maintaining grand jury secrecy. In his decision, Engelmayer stated that unsealing the materials could undermine the established “special circumstances” doctrine, which has traditionally warranted the release of such information only under rare conditions involving unique witness testimony with significant public or historical relevance. The judge expressed concerns that permitting access to these materials would … Read more

Texas Judge Dismisses Landmark Medical Debt Rule, Leaving Millions Vulnerable to Credit Damage

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A Texas judge’s recent ruling has overturned a significant consumer protection regulation aimed at alleviating medical debt for millions of Americans. The Medical Debt Rule, established by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) during the final months of the Biden administration, was designed to remove approximately $49 billion in medical debt from the credit reports of around 15 million individuals. In mid-July, U.S. District Judge Sean Jordan determined that the CFPB lacked the legal authority to enforce this rule. He cited that “every major substantive provision” of the regulation exceeded the agency’s jurisdiction. Judge Jordan, … Read more

Judge Dismisses Sexual Harassment Claims Against Nathan Fletcher, Ex-Employee Plans Appeal

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SAN DIEGO — A judge has dismissed a sexual harassment lawsuit against Nathan Fletcher, the former chair of the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS), stemming from allegations made by a former employee. The ruling came from San Diego Superior Court Judge Matthew Braner on Friday. The lawsuit was filed by Grecia Figueroa, who claimed that Fletcher persuaded MTS leaders to terminate her employment after she reported that he had sexually assaulted her and sent her explicit communications. In his ruling, Judge Braner found that Figueroa had not adequately provided critical evidence, including recordings and text messages … Read more