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Judge Dismisses Defamation Claims by Harvard Professor, Allows Breach of Contract Suit to Proceed

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BOSTON — A lawsuit brought by Francesca Gino, a Harvard Business School professor, faced a significant setback as a federal judge dismissed multiple claims against the university on Wednesday. The case, which has drawn attention within academic and legal circles, centers around allegations of defamation, privacy violations, and interference with contractual relations, all of which were dismissed by the court. U.S. District Court Judge Myong J. Joun, however, decided to let Gino’s claims of breach of contract proceed. This comes in light of the university’s decision to place Gino on administrative leave and start proceedings … Read more

Judge Halts Utah’s Pioneering Law on Social Media Age Checks, Citing Privacy Concerns

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Salt Lake City, Utah – A federal judge has temporarily blocked the enforcement of a groundbreaking Utah law that would mandate age verification on social media platforms. This decision, issued just a day before the law was set to take effect, marks a significant development in the ongoing debate over online safety and privacy rights. The intended legislation, a first of its kind, was designed to protect minors from the potential harms of unrestricted social media access by requiring platforms to confirm the age of Utah residents before allowing them access to their services. The … Read more

Judge Accelerates Timeline for Legal Proceedings in Dominion vs. Lindell and Giuliani Lawsuit

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Washington — A federal judge has ordered a rapid progression in the defamation lawsuit that voting machine company Dominion Voting Systems filed against Mike Lindell, CEO of MyPillow, and Rudy Giuliani, attorney to former President Donald Trump. The lawsuit, which seeks $1.3 billion in damages, accuses the two men of spreading falsehoods that Dominion had rigged the 2020 presidential election. The ruling accelerates the timeline for the case, mandating that all pre-trial preparations be completed by the end of the week, an unusual rush that underscores the high stakes and public interest in the case. … Read more

Legal Block Removed: Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Funding for New Las Vegas A’s Stadium

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Las Vegas, NV — A legal challenge aimed at stopping the allocation of public funds for the construction of a new stadium for the Oakland Athletics in Las Vegas was dismissed by a local judge this week. The lawsuit, brought forward by a group of taxpayers, argued that the proposed financial aid from the government for the stadium project was unconstitutional. The decision allows the Oakland Athletics to move forward in their plans to potentially relocate to Las Vegas. The Athletics have been exploring relocation options due to the aging of their current stadium, the … Read more