Lawsuit

Supreme Court Sides with U.S. Gun Manufacturers in Controversial Lawsuit by Mexican Government Against Cartel Arms Trafficking Claims

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Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that a lawsuit by the Mexican government against seven American gun manufacturers cannot proceed, determining that the claims lacked sufficient evidence of wrongdoing. The case, which accused the companies of facilitating arms trafficking to Mexican cartels, has been a significant point of contention amid ongoing violence attributed to drug trafficking in Mexico. The Court’s unanimous decision centered on the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA), which shields firearm manufacturers from litigation related to the misuse of their products. Justices concluded that Mexico’s allegations … Read more

Investor Alert: Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Broadmark Realty Capital Following Troubling Merger with Ready Capital

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SAN DIEGO — The law firm Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP is calling on stockholders of Broadmark Realty Capital Inc. to take action regarding a class action lawsuit following the merger with Ready Capital Corporation. Shareholders who held Broadmark common stock as of the merger date in May 2023 now have until July 28, 2025, to seek designation as lead plaintiff in the case, titled Grant v. Broadmark Realty Capital and filed in the Western District of Washington. This lawsuit accuses Broadmark, Ready Capital, and key executives from both companies, as well as an … Read more

Hunter Biden Withdraws Lawsuit Against Fox News, Marking Second Legal Retreat Over Controversial Miniseries

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Washington — Hunter Biden has voluntarily dismissed his lawsuit against Fox News, which accused the network of illegally broadcasting explicit images of him. This marks the second time he has brought and then dropped legal action against the network. The lawsuits were rooted in a 2022 digital miniseries that depicted a dramatized “mock trial” exploring Biden’s overseas financial activities. Biden’s legal team argued that Fox News violated laws against “revenge porn” and defamed him. Despite these claims, no specific reasons were provided in court documents for withdrawing the lawsuit. Fox News has expressed satisfaction over … Read more

Indiana School Board Embraces Transparency Reforms Following Lawsuit, Opening Doors to Public Participation

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Mooresville, Indiana — In a significant move toward greater transparency, a local school board has agreed to implement reforms following a lawsuit initiated by a weekly newspaper. The action stems from allegations that the board conducted official business in secrecy when appointing a new member. The settlement finalized last month, involves the Mooresville Consolidated School Corporation Board of Education, just outside Indianapolis. The board has committed to revising two key policies to adhere to Indiana’s Open Door Law, which ensures public access to government meetings. The legal challenge was brought forth by the Morgan County … Read more