Lawsuit

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Approval of Marijuana Dispensary in McLean County

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BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – A judge in McLean County has dismissed a lawsuit against the Town of Normal over the approval of a special use permit for a cannabis dispensary. The lawsuit, filed by former Normal Town Council member Jeff Fritzen, alleged that the town had violated its own ordinance in granting the permit for the High Haven Dispensary near a busy intersection. Fritzen, a vocal opponent of recreational marijuana use, argued that the town’s ordinance required the business to wait a year before reapplying for the permit unless new evidence was presented to the mayor … Read more

Apple Fails to Succeed in Sanctioning Arendi’s Counsel and Witness in Ongoing Google Lawsuit

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Wilmington, Delaware – Apple’s attempt to sanction the counsel and witness of Arendi S.A.R.L. has been denied by U.S. District Court Judge Jennifer L. Hall. Arendi S.A.R.L., a company involved in multiple patent lawsuits with Apple, Google, and Samsung, has an ongoing case against Google since 2013. Apple alleged that during the trial, Arendi’s counsel and witness disclosed confidential information. However, Judge Hall concluded that there was no evidence of disobedience or intentional harm on the part of Arendi’s representatives. Apple had filed the motion for sanction in May, expressing concerns that its confidential information … Read more

Previously Sealed Court Documents in Jeffrey Epstein Lawsuit Unveiled, Revealing Names of Associates and Alleged Victims

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New York City – The first batch of court documents related to the settled lawsuit involving Jeffrey Epstein, the late financier and accused sex offender, were released on Wednesday. The court records reveal that the majority of those named in the documents are not accused of any wrongdoing. The documents are expected to include the names of Epstein’s associates and alleged sexual abuse victims, although the identities of minor victims who have not testified or been publicly identified will remain sealed. These documents are part of a defamation lawsuit filed in 2015 against Epstein’s confidante, … Read more

Federal Judge Upholds West Point’s Affirmative Action Policies in Admissions Process, Dismissing Lawsuit Request

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NEW YORK – A federal judge ruled on Wednesday that the U.S. Military Academy at West Point can continue to consider race in its admissions process, rejecting a request to block affirmative action policies at the school. Judge Philip Halpern denied a group’s request for a preliminary injunction to halt the school’s race-conscious admissions practices. The ruling is a result of a lawsuit filed by Students for Fair Admissions, the same group that prompted the Supreme Court’s landmark affirmative action ruling last year. However, the high court’s ruling did not apply to military academies, prompting … Read more