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Federal Judge Delivers Stinging Rebuke to Florida Virtual School in Landmark Trademark Ruling

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A federal judge in Florida has issued a scathing ruling against the state-run Florida Virtual School (FLVS). U.S. District Court Judge Gregory A. Presnell criticized FLVS for pursuing a lawsuit against its private competitor, K12 Inc., calling the school a “trademark bully.” The judge deemed FLVS’s trademark infringement claims as “feeble” and lacking credible evidence. In addition, the judge accused FLVS of making misrepresentations to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. FLVS had argued that it held exclusive rights to the phrase “Florida online school” when used to describe schooling options in … Read more

Hamilton County Judge Wende Cross Takes on Leadership Role to Transform Court System and Restore Trust

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CINCINNATI, OHIO – Hamilton County Common Pleas Judge Wende Cross has been selected by her fellow judges to serve as the presiding and administrative judge in 2024. In this role, Judge Cross will be responsible for overseeing nonjudicial court operations and administrative duties. However, Judge Cross aims to bring about meaningful change during her tenure by prioritizing public engagement and increasing trust in the justice system. Judge Cross believes that it is crucial to demystify the legal process and promote a better understanding of how the court functions. One of her proposed initiatives includes organizing … Read more

Former North Texas Judge Sentenced to Death for Revenge Killing Seeks New Trial

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A former justice of the peace in North Texas is seeking a new death penalty trial after being sentenced to death in 2014 for his involvement in a revenge plot that resulted in the death of a district attorney’s wife and two others. Eric Williams, who was convicted of capital murder, claims that his attorneys did not have adequate time to review the evidence and prepare for trial, which led to his conviction. Furthermore, Williams alleges that he was tried before a biased judge and that the location of the trial had no impact on … Read more

Judge Bars Trump’s Legal Team from Using Prior Sexual Abuse Verdict in Defamation Damages Trial

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NEW YORK (AP) — In an upcoming trial to determine damages in a defamation case, former President Donald Trump’s legal team will not be allowed to use a previous civil jury’s decision regarding a sexual abuse allegation made against him. U.S. District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan granted a request by E. Jean Carroll’s lawyers to bar Trump’s team from referencing the earlier trial, which concluded that Trump had sexually abused Carroll but did not determine whether it met the legal definition of rape. The defamation trial, scheduled to begin on January 16, will focus on … Read more