Boxing Star Jarrell Miller Fights to Remove Ankle Monitor, Citing Training Interference

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Boxing star Jarrell Miller is requesting the removal of his ankle monitor, claiming that it is hindering his ability to train for future fights. Miller’s attorney filed a motion last week to amend the conditions of his pre-trial release, arguing that the monitor limits his training as a professional fighter. The judge is expected to rule on the motion today in a Broward County courtroom. Miller is currently facing charges of carjacking without a firearm and burglary with assault or battery after allegedly assaulting an employee on a car dealership lot … Read more

NCAA Fights Back: Argues Against Invalidation of Name, Image, and Likeness Rules Amid Lawsuit

Indianapolis, Indiana – The NCAA has responded to a lawsuit filed by attorneys general from Tennessee and Virginia, arguing against a temporary restraining order that would invalidate the NCAA’s rules on name, image, and likeness (NIL) in recruiting. The lawsuit alleges that the NCAA’s NIL rules are a violation of antitrust laws. This legal battle comes amidst an NCAA investigation into potential rules violations concerning NIL at the University of Tennessee. The NCAA’s response claims that there is no evidence of irreparable harm caused by their rules and argues that the plaintiffs’ request for injunctive … Read more

Unveiling the Surge of Mass Torts: Exploring Ontario’s Certification Challenges and Carriage Fights

Toronto, Ontario – The province of Ontario is witnessing a surge in mass tort cases due to a combination of certification challenges, carriage conflicts, and the influence of plaintiffs’ lawyers. However, this trend is not mirrored in all Canadian provinces. In a recent podcast episode, lawyers from Blakes law firm shed light on the disparities between mass torts and class actions, and why one may be preferred over the other. Unlike class actions, which seek compensation for a large group of people harmed by a common incident, mass torts focus on individual claims that arise … Read more

Iowa Teacher Fights Back Against Controversial Book Ban Law, Seeks Guidance for Inclusive Education

Des Moines, Iowa – A special education teacher in Des Moines Public Schools has expressed concerns over the removal of books from his classroom due to a new state education law. Dan Gutmann, along with several other plaintiffs, has filed a lawsuit against the state over the law, which restricts instruction and curriculum relating to gender identity and sexual orientation for students up to sixth grade. The law also bans books that depict sex acts. While a federal judge has temporarily blocked the enforcement of major portions of the law, Gutmann and other educators still … Read more