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Judge Rules Against Jackson Walker LLP in Controversial Fee Dispute Linked to Ex-Bankruptcy Judge’s Secret Ties

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AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas federal judge is grappling with a dispute over fees involving Jackson Walker LLP, a prominent law firm, as federal bankruptcy officials argue that the firm should not have the right to a jury trial. This issue is connected to a contentious case involving a former bankruptcy judge who is alleged to have maintained a secret relationship with a past partner at the firm. The federal government’s bankruptcy watchdog has invoked the Seventh Amendment in its argument, asserting that the law firm’s entitlement to a trial by jury does not apply … Read more

Jackson County Judge Rules Teen in Shaun Brady’s Murder Case Will Face Juvenile Justice System

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Jackson County Family Court judge has decided that a teenager charged in the death of chef Shaun Brady will not face trial as an adult. The ruling was made after evaluating evidence from a certification hearing held earlier this month. According to a court spokesperson, the judge determined that the juvenile is suitable for handling under the Missouri juvenile justice system. Consequently, the case will proceed within Family Court, allowing for juvenile legal procedures to take effect. Additionally, the judge ruled that the teen willremain in secure detention while the … Read more

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Challenges ByteDance’s Influence in TikTok Regulatory Debate at Supreme Court

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Washington, D.C. – In a significant legal argument that could shape the operational future of TikTok in the United States, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson raised critical legal questions in her examination of a lawyer regarding the platform’s ties to its parent company, ByteDance. The discussion revolved around the implications of a law compelling TikTok to either divest from ByteDance or face a ban, emphasizing the consequences for its algorithm and independent operation. Justice Jackson, the most recent addition to the U.S. Supreme Court, actively engaged in the deliberations, focusing on whether the core issue was … Read more

$10 Million Verdict in Jackson County: Deputy’s Shooting Results in Man’s Death, Woman Injured

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Missouri jury has awarded $10 million in damages to the family of a man fatally shot by a Jackson County sheriff’s deputy, as well as to a woman who was injured during the incident. This outcome arrives after a comprehensive deliberation on the events that transpired during a police encounter in 2017, which led to the tragic death and serious injury. On the fateful day, Deputy Lauren Michael fired at 26-year-old Matthew Carick and inadvertently wounded his girlfriend during a foot chase that ensued after a routine traffic stop initiated … Read more