Lawsuit

Trump Secures $92 Million Bond Following Jury Decision in Defamation Lawsuit by E. Jean Carroll

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Donald Trump, the former President of the United States, has posted a $92 million bond following a jury verdict that found him liable in a defamation case brought by E. Jean Carroll. This significant legal step underscores the ongoing saga between Trump and Carroll, who claims she was defamed by Trump after accusing him of sexual assault. The bond, issued in compliance with a court order, serves as a guarantee against the potential financial judgment while Trump’s legal team proceeds with their planned appeal. This move is part of the legal process and does not … Read more

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit After Denver Employee Fails to Properly Request Religious Exemption for COVID-19 Vaccine

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DENVER — A federal judge has determined that a former Denver International Airport supply specialist, who challenged the city’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate by filing an incomplete request for a religious exemption, did not have his rights violated when the city denied his application. The judge’s decision underscores the importance of adhering to established protocols when seeking exemptions for mandatory health measures. In summer 2021, Denver mandated that all city employees must be inoculated against COVID-19 unless they obtained an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Of the 297 requests for religious accommodations filed, the city … Read more

Steel Union Chief Seeks to Dismiss Lawsuit, Defends Speech in U.S. Steel-Nippon Merger Blockade

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Washington, D.C. – As disputes intensify over a blocked multibillion-dollar steel industry deal, David McCall, president of the United Steelworkers union, argues vigorously for the dismissal of litigation instigated by U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel. They claim the lawsuit infringes upon First Amendment freedoms, particularly the union’s right to express its stance on mergers that could adversely affect American workers and national security. At the heart of the contention is President Joe Biden’s decision to halt the $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel by its industry counterpart, a move that would have infused over $1 … Read more

Federal Lawsuit Seeks to Overturn Trump’s Executive Order Ending Federal Funds for Youth Gender-Affirming Care

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BALTIMORE, Md. — A group of litigants filed a legal challenge this Tuesday in a federal Maryland court, urging for a blockade against President Trump’s recent executive directive, which terminates all government funding dedicated to gender-affirming care for minors under 19. This lawsuit counts among several efforts to halt measures that litigants argue adversely affect transgender youth. The legal action requests both preliminary and lasting injunctions, asserting that the presidential order stands in direct contravention of the U.S. Constitution’s mandates on government spending. According to the plaintiffs, the executive branch lacks the authority to alter … Read more