Texas Judge Dismisses Landmark Medical Debt Rule, Leaving Millions Vulnerable to Credit Damage

A Texas judge’s recent ruling has overturned a significant consumer protection regulation aimed at alleviating medical debt for millions of Americans. The Medical Debt Rule, established by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) during the final months of the Biden administration, was designed to remove approximately $49 billion in medical debt from the credit reports of around 15 million individuals. In mid-July, U.S. District Judge Sean Jordan determined that the CFPB lacked the legal authority to enforce this rule. He cited that “every major substantive provision” of the regulation exceeded the agency’s jurisdiction. Judge Jordan, … Read more

Florida Jury Recommends Death Penalty for Man Convicted of Multiple Murders, Leaving Final Sentencing in Judge’s Hands

Shelby Nealy was sentenced to death by a jury after being found guilty of three counts of first-degree murder in a case stemming from the brutal killings of his in-laws in late 2018. This outcome comes after Nealy, who had previously pleaded guilty to manslaughter for the January 2018 killing of his wife, faced significant legal repercussions for his actions. Earlier this month, the penalty phase of Nealy’s trial began, leading to the jury’s deliberation. On Friday, the jury unanimously determined that the prosecution had sufficiently demonstrated all aggravating factors in the case. Each of … Read more

Tributes Flow as Renowned Defense Attorney Roy Black Passes Away at 80, Leaving a Legacy in High-Profile Legal Cases

Miami, Florida – Renowned defense attorney Roy Black, recognized for representing high-profile clients such as Jeffrey Epstein, died on Monday at the age of 80. His passing was confirmed by his law partner, Howard Srebnick, who described Black as both a mentor and a close friend. Black passed away at his home in Coral Gables, as reported by the Miami Herald. A leading figure in the legal community, he was lauded for his exceptional skills in criminal defense. Srebnick expressed profound sorrow over Black’s death, reflecting on their long-standing professional relationship. David O. Markus, a … Read more

Court Clears Dolce & Gabbana USA from NFT Liability, Leaving Investors in the Lurch

A federal judge in New York has dismissed a class-action lawsuit against Dolce & Gabbana USA, determining that the company’s U.S. division is not liable for the alleged shortcomings of the DGFamily NFT project. This initiative reportedly raised over $25 million based on promises of digital and physical rewards to investors, many of whom feel cheated by the venture. U.S. District Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald ruled on Friday that Dolce & Gabbana USA did not act as an “alter ego” for its parent company, Dolce & Gabbana SRL, which was responsible for executing the NFT … Read more