Orders

DC Superior Court Orders House Arrest for Suspect in Non-Fatal Shooting Amid Trial Delays

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Washington, D.C. – Following a delay in his scheduled trial due to conflicts in the prosecution’s schedule, Calvon Brown, 31, has been placed under house arrest by DC Superior Court Judge Erik Christian. Brown faces charges of aggravated assault and illegal firearm possession in connection with a shooting incident that occurred in March. The altercation, which unfolded at Lee’s Liquors on Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, involved Brown allegedly engaging in a physical confrontation with the victim before firing a gun, resulting in the victim being shot in the buttocks. Despite the violent nature of the incident, … Read more

Bar Council of India Clamps Down on Online Legal Ads, Orders Strict Compliance Following High Court Judgment

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New Delhi, India — The Bar Council of Context (BCI), India’s regulatory body for lawyers, has mandated all State Bar Councils to enforce stringent measures against attorneys who advertise or seek clients through online platforms. This decision aligns with a recent ruling by the Madras High Court, which emphasized that the legal profession is a dignified service to society rather than a commercial enterprise. In compliance with this judgment, issued on July 3, 2024, the BCI has intensified scrutiny and taken a hard stand against practices that commercialize the profession, viewing them as a violation … Read more

Los Angeles Jury Orders Billionaire to Pay $900 Million in Landmark Sexual Assault Verdict

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Los Angeles — In a landmark decision for cases involving sexual misconduct allegations within corporate environments, a Los Angeles jury has handed down a $900 million award to a woman who accused businessman Alkiviades David, known as David Alki, of sexual harassment, assault, and rape. The verdict represents one of the most substantial in such cases, reflecting a serious stance against sexual misconduct by figures of authority. The case, which garnered significant attention, revolves around allegations from a former employee who worked under David as a production manager from February 2016 to April 2019. David, … Read more

Federal Judge Orders Renewed Monitoring of Jan. 6 Defendant’s Online Activities Ahead of 2024 Election

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Washington — A federal judge has reinstated the computer monitoring condition for Daniel Goodwyn, a San Francisco web designer convicted of involvement in the January 6 Capitol riots, emphasizing the need for vigilance as the next presidential election nears. Goodwyn, a self-described member of the Proud Boys, was originally sentenced to 60 days in jail followed by a year of supervised probation, which is due to conclude in August 2023. Goodwyn pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of entering and remaining in a restricted building during the turmoil at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, … Read more