Federal

Accused Racketeering Boss Michael Miske Jr.’s Federal Trial Begins with Jury Selection and Over 900 Potential Witnesses

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HONOLULU, Hawaii – The trial of accused racketeering boss Michael Miske Jr. is set to begin on Monday with the selection of a jury. Miske, a longtime business owner in Honolulu, was arrested more than three years ago in a federal criminal conspiracy case. The trial is expected to involve over 900 witnesses and several former co-defendants who have reached plea deals. Empaneling an impartial jury will be the initial challenge in this high-profile case, which includes allegations of obstruction of justice and witness tampering. Potential jurors have already expressed concerns about their safety and … Read more

Federal Judge Delivers Stinging Rebuke to Florida Virtual School in Landmark Trademark Ruling

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A federal judge in Florida has issued a scathing ruling against the state-run Florida Virtual School (FLVS). U.S. District Court Judge Gregory A. Presnell criticized FLVS for pursuing a lawsuit against its private competitor, K12 Inc., calling the school a “trademark bully.” The judge deemed FLVS’s trademark infringement claims as “feeble” and lacking credible evidence. In addition, the judge accused FLVS of making misrepresentations to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. FLVS had argued that it held exclusive rights to the phrase “Florida online school” when used to describe schooling options in … Read more

Federal Judge Grants Class-Action Status to Lawsuit Accusing USAA Insurance of Discrimination Against Enlisted Service Members

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SAN DIEGO (AP) — A federal judge in San Diego has granted class-action status to a lawsuit accusing USAA insurance of discriminatory pricing practices. The lawsuit, filed by two enlisted service members, alleges that USAA steered them into more expensive policies compared to those offered to officers. The judge’s ruling means that the case will proceed as a class-action, potentially impacting up to 200,000 policyholders in California who could be members of the represented class. The two enlisted plaintiffs, Eileen-Gayle Coleman, a Marine Corps radio operator, and Robert Castro, an Army culinary specialist, claim that … Read more

Former Federal Judge Argues Unmistakable Violation of 14th Amendment in Trump’s Presidential Disqualification Case

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Washington D.C. – Former federal judge Michael Luttig argued on Saturday that former President Trump’s violation of the 14th Amendment is abundantly clear. Luttig made his remarks during an interview on MSNBC’s Ali Velshi. Luttig’s comments come on the third anniversary of the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. Recently, the Supreme Court announced its decision to review whether Trump’s actions related to the insurrection could disqualify him from appearing on Colorado’s primary ballot. Luttig, who has extensively studied the 14th Amendment, believes that the Supreme Court, which currently leans Republican, will likely seek … Read more