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Texas Takes a Bold Step: Jury Trials in Business Court Challenge Delaware’s Long-Standing System

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Houston, Texas — A $36 million legal battle involving plumbing issues at a medical office building is set to test Texas’ pioneering approach in the realm of business litigation. This case could signify a significant shift as the state affirms that juries can effectively handle complex business disputes, a challenge to the longstanding model established by the Delaware Chancery Court, where judges typically preside over such cases. Scheduled for trial on October 27 in Houston, this case is one of over three dozen that are expected to be heard by juries in the coming year. … Read more

Landmark Ruling: Colorado Jury Awards $12.4 Million to Paralyzed Skier, Challenging Long-Standing Liability Waivers in Ski Industry

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CRESTED BUTTE, Colo. — A jury has awarded $12.4 million to Annie Miller, a woman paralyzed after falling from a chairlift at Crested Butte Mountain Resort in March 2022. This ruling represents a significant shift in the legal landscape concerning ski resorts, which have historically relied on liability waivers to shield themselves from lawsuits. Miller, then 16 years old and on a ski trip with her church group from Oklahoma, fell approximately 30 feet when she slipped from the Paradise Express lift. Her family contended that the lift operators were negligent, alleging that they failed … Read more

Sean Combs Faces Dismissal of Most Claims in Long-Standing Sexual Assault Lawsuit, One Key Allegation Remains

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New York — Sean Combs has avoided the majority of a sexual assault lawsuit filed by Sara Rivers, who alleged that the music executive groped her during her time as a contestant on the reality show “Making the Band 2.” Rivers claimed the incident took place over two decades ago at Combs’ recording studio in New York, where she alleged he cornered her and brushed his hand against her breast. Rivers filed her complaint earlier this year while Combs was under intense legal scrutiny. The lawsuit named multiple parties, including Universal Music Group, Bad Boy … Read more

Trump’s Long-Standing Ties to Epstein Spark Renewed Public Skepticism and Conspiracy Theories Amidst Heightened Scrutiny

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New York — Donald Trump has faced scrutiny over his historic connections to Jeffrey Epstein, a relationship that blossomed during the late 1980s and lasted for nearly two decades. Despite their shared social circles, which included lavish parties in elite Manhattan and Palm Beach homes, Trump has since attempted to distance himself from Epstein. This has not stopped conspiracy theories from surfacing, particularly among Trump supporters, who have speculated about possible involvement of prominent Democrats in Epstein’s controversial death. Recent polling indicates a significant portion of the American public remains skeptical about transparency surrounding Epstein’s … Read more