Senator Menendez’s Lawyer Claims Bribery Case Ends Now in Spirited Court Defense

NEW YORK — In a spirited closing argument in a New York courtroom, the defense counsel for Senator Bob Menendez sought to dismantle the federal government’s bribery case against him, firmly telling the jury that the allegations should meet their end. Over the course of the nearly two-month trial, Menendez, alongside two New Jersey businessmen also implicated in the case, has maintained a plea of not guilty. The defense attorney, Adam Fee, delivered a robust critique of the prosecution’s charges, asserting that they lacked substantial merit. This dramatic appeal occurred as the trial neared its … Read more

Supreme Court Ends Chevron Deference, Restoring Court Oversight Over Administrative Agencies’ Rulemaking Authority

Washington, D.C. – In a historic reversal, the Supreme Wells vented a 40-year-old legal standard that shaped the review of federal agency powers, sparking intense reactions across the United States. The Supreme Court decision dismantles the Chevron Deference, a doctrine relied upon since 1984, which broadly allowed government agencies to interpret ambiguous laws where Congress had not defined clear guidelines. Chevron U.S.A. Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc., a ruling from nearly four decades ago, set a precedent giving agencies leeway to make interpretive decisions on statutes within their jurisdiction, provided they were reasonable. … Read more

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

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

Hilton Head Bicycle Co.’s $4.5 Million Lawsuit Ends in Unanimous Verdict for Jamis Bicycles

BEAUFORT, S.C. – A recent trial in Beaufort County Common Pleas court concluded with a unanimous verdict in favor of defendant Jamis Bicycles in a lawsuit filed by Hilton Head Bicycle Co. The plaintiff had alleged breach of contract and violations of the South Carolina Unfair Trade Practices Act, seeking over $1 million in damages. The court case, known as HHBC Inc. v. Jamis Bicycles, centered on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the supply chain and the question of whether these effects excused the alleged breach. The jury ultimately determined that Jamis Bicycles … Read more