Alaska Judge Denies Voters the Right to Correct Absentee Ballot Errors, Sparking Debate Over Voting Rights and Election Integrity

Anchorage, Alaska — An Alaska Superior Court judge has ruled that the state’s constitution does not require election officials to give voters a chance to correct absentee ballots with errors. The decision, delivered by Judge Yvonne Lamoureux in Anchorage on Friday, counters the efforts of various advocacy groups that argue such “ballot curing” procedures are essential to ensuring every vote counts. The ruling stems from a lawsuit brought by the Arctic Village Council, the League of Women Voters of Alaska, and two individual voters. These plaintiffs took legal action following the June 2022 special primary … Read more

Unexpected Outage: High Traffic or Configuration Errors Temporarily Halts Digital Service Access

A server error has led to the blockage of a user’s request, potentially due to high traffic or a misconfiguration, disrupting access to a currently unspecified app or website. The issue, emerging amid an increased reliance on digital platforms, emphasizes the vulnerabilities in the infrastructure that businesses and individuals depend heavily upon today. The problem was identified as users attempted to access the site, only to be met with a notification of the blockade. Such interruptions are not just inconveniences but can also have significant financial implications for businesses that operate online, particularly those in … Read more

Attorneys Request Acquittal or Retrial for Convicted Smugglers Citing Trial Errors, After Tragic Deaths at U.S.-Canada Border

Fergus Falls, MN — Legal teams are pushing for acquittal or a retrial for two men convicted in a human smuggling case tied to the tragic deaths of an Indian family near the frosty Manitoba-U.S. border during January 2022. Defense motions filed Friday in the United States District Court in Minnesota seek to overturn November’s convictions of Harshkumar Patel, originally from India and residing in Chicago, and Steve Shand of Florida, who faced charges of bringing unauthorized individuals into the U.S., transporting them across states, and profiting from these actions. This legal move follows the … Read more

Jury Awards $29M in Truck Collision Case Amid Defendants’ Claims of Verdict Slip Errors

In a recent court case in Houston, Texas, trucking company defendants are contesting a jury’s decision that led to a $29 million award, suggesting that an error in the jury’s verdict slip played a significant role in the judgment. The court ruling follows a tragic incident involving a commercial truck that culminated in severe injuries to a 45-year-old motorist, who was struck by the truck, leading to lifelong debilitating injuries. The defendants are gearing up to challenge the jury’s findings, arguing discrepancies and potential misunderstandings associated with the jury verdict form, which they assert contributed … Read more