Wisconsin Judge Strikes Down Key Provisions of Act 10, Ruling Shifts Public Employee Bargaining Landscape

Madison, Wisconsin – A recent Wisconsin court ruling has reignited discussions around public employee rights and union bargaining power. On December 2, Dane County Circuit Court Judge Jacob Frost deemed major components of Act 10 unconstitutional, marking a significant shift in state labor politics. This law, enacted in 2011, previously curtailed collective bargaining rights for most public sector employees, allowing negotiations only on wage increases tied to inflation and barring discourse on benefits and working conditions. Act 10 was introduced by Republican Governor Scott Walker and led to widespread protests, with up to 150,000 demonstrators … Read more

Jury Hung on Key Decision in High Stakes Legal Battle Over Qualcomm’s Multi-Billion Dollar Chip Design

Wilmington, Delaware – In a case that could have significant implications for the tech industry, a federal jury in Delaware reported an impasse on one key issue in the ongoing legal battle between Arm Holdings and Qualcomm. The deadlock arises amid deliberations on three critical questions central to Arm’s lawsuit against the tech giant. However, the jury is continuing to deliberate on the remaining two issues. In 2021, Qualcomm’s acquisition of Nuvia for $1.4 billion marked a strategic move aimed at expanding its footprint in the personal computer market. Nuvia, known for its innovative chip … Read more

Governor DeWine Signs 20 New Laws in Ohio, Excludes Key Proposals on Sextortion and Parents’ Rights

COLUMBUS, Ohio — In a significant legislative push, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine finalized the signing of 20 bills on Thursday, concluding a busy session in the state legislature. This flurry of legislative activity came as lawmakers wrapped up their task during the lame duck session on Wednesday, racing to pass numerous bills before the year ends. While the governor sanctioned a wide array of legislation, two notable bills did not make the cut. These include ‘Braden’s Law,’ aimed at making sextortion a felony offense, and the ‘Parents’ Bill of Rights,’ which would mandate that school … Read more

Georgia Court Greenlights Key Evidence in Trial of Former Brunswick DA Jackie Johnson

BRUNSWICK, Ga. — A judge has recently ruled on several motions regarding the trial of former Brunswick District Attorney Jackie Johnson, allowing the Attorney General’s office to proceed with the case against her. The pretrial rulings determine which evidence will be allowed during the trial. Attorney General Chris Carr will continue to lead the prosecution, following an unsuccessful attempt by Johnson’s defense to disqualify his office from the case. Johnson faces charges including violation of her oath of office and obstruction of justice, with the trial set to illuminate the extent of these allegations. Evidence … Read more