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Federal Judge Extends Hold on Trump Administration’s Funding Freeze, Bolstering States in Legal Battle Over Fiscal Policies

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In a significant legal move that marks the latest in a series of contentious federal funding policies under the Trump administration, U.S. District Court Judge John McConnell on Friday issued a preliminary injunction halting the administration’s efforts to suspend federal funds. The decision came in response to a lawsuit filed by nearly two dozen states challenging the lawfulness and effects of the proposed funding freeze. Judge McConnell’s ruling prohibits the federal government from any actions that could be seen as pausing, halting, or terminating states’ promised funding while legal proceedings continue. His ruling underscored the … Read more

Sanders Urges CBS to Hold Firm in Face of Trump Legal Challenge

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WASHINGTON — In a rousing defense of journalistic liberty, Senator Bernie Sanders has publicly urged CBS News to firmly uphold its editorial independence in the face of a defamation lawsuit filed by former President Donald Trump. The legal battle stems from the network’s reporting on Jan. 6 committee findings, which Trump claims were presented in a manner defamatory toward him. Trump, who announced his candidacy for the 2024 presidential race, has often criticized media outlets for what he perceives as biased reporting. His recent move to sue CBS is seen by many as an escalation … Read more

State Net Neutrality Laws Hold Strong Despite Federal Regulatory Setbacks

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Recent federal court decisions have indicated a significant shift in the regulation of broadband internet, giving states like California and New York a larger role in enforcing net neutrality and broadband management. This evolution follows the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals’ overturning of the Federal Communications Commission’s attempts to set nationwide open internet standards, leaving states to implement their own rules. The appeals court’s ruling marks a pivotal moment in a long-standing legal tug-of-war between federal initiatives and state authorities over the control of internet services. The decision reaffirms that states retain the power … Read more

Case Documents at Risk: Court Weighs Attorney’s Right to Hold Client Files Over Unpaid Bills

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Denver, Colorado — Challenges often arise when clients and their lawyers disagree on fees, especially when the disagreement escalates to the point where a client wants to change representation and the lawyer refuses to release case documents until unpaid bills are settled. This legal gray area concerning an attorney’s right to retain client papers as a lien for unpaid fees recently came under scrutiny in a Colorado Court of Appeals case, adding new layers to an already complex issue. Under Colorado law, attorneys are permitted to claim a lien on client documents that have come … Read more