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Judge Halts Introduction of Controversial Evidence in Uber Rape Case Amid Serious Allegations

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A federal judge in California has taken a significant step in the ongoing legal battle between a rape victim and Uber, ruling against the introduction of certain evidence in the case. During a hearing on Tuesday, the judge denied the victim’s attorney’s request to include communications from an Uber executive who reportedly made a disturbing comment regarding rape victims in a private conversation on the messaging platform Slack. The case centers on allegations made by the plaintiff, who claims that her experience with Uber’s platform after a sexual assault highlights significant failures in the company’s … Read more

Federal Judge Halts Trump Administration’s Controversial Bid to Subpoena Transgender Patients’ Medical Records

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A federal judge in Boston has intervened in a high-profile dispute involving the Trump administration and the privacy rights of transgender patients receiving medical care. U.S. District Judge Myong Joun ruled on Tuesday against a subpoena issued by the U.S. Department of Justice, aiming to obtain medical records from Boston Children’s Hospital, where transgender individuals receive gender-affirming care. Judge Joun stated that the subpoena was inappropriate and driven by “bad faith.” The Justice Department had claimed that it required the information to investigate possible fraud and off-label drug promotions, but the judge disagreed, finding that … Read more

Federal Judge Halts Georgia’s Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Inmates, Citing Eighth Amendment Violations

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ATLANTA — A federal judge has temporarily halted the enforcement of a Georgia law that restricts prison inmates from accessing gender-affirming healthcare. The ruling came following a class-action lawsuit filed by nearly 300 transgender individuals incarcerated in the state. Judge Victoria M. Calvert determined that the plaintiffs are likely to prevail in their argument that Georgia Senate Bill 185 breaches the Eighth Amendment’s prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment. This preliminary injunction permits the reinstatement of hormone therapy and necessary evaluations for treatment, signaling the court’s concern about the potential constitutional violations associated with the … Read more

Texas Proxy Advisors Win Initial Legal Battle as Judge Halts Controversial SB 2337 Enforcement

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AUSTIN, Texas — A recent ruling has temporarily halted the enforcement of a Texas law that introduced new regulations for proxy advisors, specifically those recommending votes based on non-financial factors. This law, known as Senate Bill 2337, is designed to bring more transparency to proxy advisory firms’ recommendations. Last week, U.S. District Judge Alan Albright granted a preliminary injunction stopping the Texas Attorney General from enforcing the law against two major proxy advisory firms, Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Glass Lewis. The ruling allows the case to progress to trial, which is scheduled for February … Read more