Motions

Legal Insights: Two Key Reasons Behind Judge’s Denial of Ripple and SEC Motions in XRP Case

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A federal judge recently issued a decision that denied motions from both Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in an ongoing legal case regarding the cryptocurrency XRP. The ruling, which has captured the attention of the financial and tech sectors, highlights critical issues surrounding the regulatory landscape of digital assets. Legal experts indicate that the ruling involves two main arguments that may have influenced the judge’s decision. The first centers around the classification of XRP and whether it should be deemed a security under U.S. law. Ripple has maintained that XRP functions … Read more

New Haven Jury Awards $1M After Strategic Use of Motions in Limine

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NEW HAVEN, Conn. — A jury in New Haven awarded $1 million to a plaintiff after a trial that spotlighted the significance of motions in limine, which are used to exclude certain evidence from being presented during a trial. This legal maneuvering proved pivotal in shaping the case. The ruling came after a contentious legal battle where the plaintiff contended that critical pieces of evidence should not have been disclosed to jurors. Motions in limine are not uncommon in civil litigation, as they help set the boundaries of what information can influence a jury’s decision. … Read more

Minnesota Lawyer Suspended for 40 Days Following Barrage of Frivolous Motions in Custody Case

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ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Supreme Court has suspended attorney Richard Stephen Langree for 40 days, rejecting his claims of widespread corruption and unethical behavior among those overseeing his disciplinary proceedings. Langree, formerly a public defender in California, has been practicing law in Minnesota since 1993, focusing on family law and child-protection cases. The suspension arises from Langree’s conduct in a lengthy child custody dispute, originally part of a 2010 divorce case. In 2018, the father involved hired Langree to request changes to child support and custody terms. Over the course of the legal … Read more

Intense Preparations Begin as Karen Read’s Murder Trial Looms: Last-Minute Motions and Jury Selection Raise the Stakes

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DEDMHAM, MASSACHUSETTS – The upcoming murder trial of Karen Read, who stands accused of killing her police officer boyfriend, has attracted significant public attention. Attorneys on both sides are now in the midst of final preparations before the trial begins in a matter of days. As jury selection is set to commence on April 16, Judge Beverly Cannone is expected to address approximately 40 motions put forth by the prosecution and defense on Friday. Some of the motions raised in the case come as no surprise, given the high stakes involved. Attorney Katherine Loftus predicts … Read more