Judge Paula Xinis Takes Stand: Orders Return of Erroneously Deported Immigrant in High-Profile Trump Case

Paula Xinis, a federal judge in Maryland, has recently made headlines by ordering the reinstatement of a deported immigrant, marking a significant decision in immigration enforcement practices influenced by court oversight. Xinis’ ruling focuses on a case involving a man who was deported to El Salvador despite a pending protection claim within the U.S. legal system, a move that breaches standard protocol which necessitates evaluating such claims before any deportation proceeds. Judge Xinis, appointed to the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland by former President Barack Obama in 2015, has a notable background … Read more

Federal Appeals Court Overturns Multi-Million Dollar Damages Award in Breach of Contract Case Due to Erroneously Admitted Expert Witness

Denver, Colorado – A multi-million dollar damages award in a breach of contract case may be in jeopardy after a federal appeals court ruled that an expert witness was improperly classified and admitted as a lay witness. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit found that the damages verdict for recycling company A-1 Organics, in its lawsuit against Heartland, relied on testimony from A-1’s chief financial officer (CFO) that should have been classified as expert testimony instead. According to the court, the CFO’s testimony involved more than basic math and required complicated assumptions … Read more