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Judge’s Ruling Spells the End for Tylenol Autism Lawsuits in Federal Court, Shifts Focus to State Courts

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New York City, NY – The Tylenol autism lawsuits that have been pending in federal court have suffered a major blow. Judge Denise Cote ruled that the evidence presented by the plaintiffs, which aimed to establish a link between Tylenol and autism, did not meet the standards for admissibility in court. As a result, all cases in the Tylenol autism multidistrict litigation (MDL) will be dismissed, effectively putting an end to any further Tylenol autism lawsuits in federal courts. However, the future of these lawsuits may still continue in state courts. The Tylenol autism lawsuits … Read more

Federal Judge Blocks Ohio Law Requiring Parental Consent for Children’s Social Media Use

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COLUMBUS, Ohio – A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order to halt the enforcement of a pending Ohio law that would require children to obtain parental consent before using social media apps. The order, issued by U.S. District Court Judge Algenon Marbley, came after NetChoice, a trade group representing major tech companies such as TikTok, Snapchat, and Meta, filed a lawsuit arguing that the law violates free speech rights and is overly broad and vague. Judge Marbley stated that while the intention to protect children is commendable, it is unlikely that Ohio will … Read more

Federal Appeals Panel Questions Trump’s Claim of Immunity in Election Subversion Case, Potentially Impacting Presidential Power and Accountability

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Washington, DC – A federal appeals panel expressed serious doubts regarding former President Donald Trump’s argument that he cannot be prosecuted for his attempts to overturn the 2020 election. The panel raised concerns about the far-reaching implications of absolute presidential immunity. During the hearing, Trump’s lawyers contended that their client’s federal election subversion indictment should be dismissed due to his immunity from prosecution. However, the judges on the panel questioned whether this immunity theory would permit presidents to engage in activities such as selling pardons or even assassinating political opponents. Special counsel Jack Smith’s team … Read more

Federal Judges Question Trump’s Claim of Immunity in Election Subversion Lawsuit

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WASHINGTON – In a high-profile case that could have significant implications for future elections, judges expressed skepticism regarding former President Donald Trump’s claim of immunity. The case involves allegations of election subversion during the 2020 election. The hearing took place on Monday at a federal court in Washington, D.C. During the proceedings, the judges scrutinized the argument put forward by Trump’s legal team, which asserts that the former president is immune from legal action due to the official duties he carried out while in office. The judges questioned whether such immunity extends to actions that … Read more