Dispute

Maui Planning Commissioner Faces Court Summons Over Appointments Dispute

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MAUI, Hawaii – Second Circuit Court Judge Kelsey Kawano has taken legal action against Danny Ray Blackburn, calling him to appear in court on April 17 to justify his position as a Maui County Planning Commissioner. In addition to the summons, Judge Kawano issued a temporary restraining order, preventing Blackburn from participating in the Maui Planning Commission meeting. These actions come after a dispute over Blackburn’s appointment by Mayor Richard Bissen. Blackburn, who works as the Hawaii division manager for F & H Construction, a company based in Lodi, California, has been responsible for overseeing … Read more

Governing Dispute Ends: Disney and Florida Governor Reach Settlement, Pausing Federal Lawsuit

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ORLANDO, Fla. – Disney has been granted a two-month pause in a federal lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his appointees to Walt Disney World’s governing district. The decision follows a settlement reached by the two parties in separate state court litigation. Disney had filed a request to the federal appellate court last week, citing a settlement agreement between the company and the DeSantis-appointed Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. The lawsuit had emerged after a dispute over the future development of Disney World sparked disagreement between the company and the district. As part of … Read more

Retired Murdaugh Murder Trial Judge Joins Leading Global Dispute Resolution Provider, JAMS

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Atlanta, Georgia – Retired Judge Clifton Newman, known for presiding over the high-profile Alex Murdaugh murder trial in South Carolina, has embarked on a new chapter in his legal career. JAMS, the largest global provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services, announced Newman’s addition to their team as a panelist. This move highlights Newman’s esteemed reputation and expertise in the legal field. With over 23 years of experience as a judge on the South Carolina Circuit Court, Newman oversaw an array of civil and criminal cases, including the widely publicized State v. Richard Alexander Murdaugh … Read more

Dispute Erupts in Court as Parties Debate Jury Instruction in Landmark $976M Seatbelt Verdict

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Philadelphia, PA – A jury instruction regarding a $976 million defective seatbelt verdict is causing a clash between parties involved in the case. The instruction, which focuses on the importance of individual jurors following their own judgment and not being influenced by the opinions of others, has become a point of contention in the ongoing hearing. The case revolves around allegations that a defective seatbelt caused severe injuries to a passenger involved in a car accident. The jury had previously delivered a verdict in favor of the injured party, awarding them $976 million in damages. … Read more