Overrules

New Congressional Act Overrules Wyoming Trespass Laws, Legalizes Corner-Crossing

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Cheyenne, Wyo. – A recent congressional act has stirred the legal waters in Wyoming by overriding state trespass laws that concern corner-crossing, a topic of heated debate among landowners, hunters, and outdoor enthusiasts. The new federal legislation grants individuals the right to cross from one piece of public land to another at the corners, where private and public lands meet. This development challenges long-standing Wyoming statutes that previously treated such actions as trespassing. Corner-crossing involves stepping momentarily on private property at the intersection of square plots of land to access adjacent public lands. For years, … Read more

Federal Judge Overrules Trump’s Dismissal of NLRB Chair, Upholding Independence of Federal Agencies

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Washington, D.C. – A ruling by a federal judge last month found former President Donald Trump in violation of federal law for the unwarranted removal of National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Chair Gwynne Wilcox. This decision underscores ongoing tensions between the executive branch’s reach over independent federal agencies—a key issue challenging Trump’s expansion of presidential power. The NLRB plays a critical role in protecting workers’ rights, including their ability to organize and address unfair labor practices. U.S. District Court Judge Beryl Howell, appointed by former President Barack Obama, stated that Trump’s dismissal of Wilcox breached … Read more

Montana Court Overrules Law Dictating Strict Gender Definitions

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Helena, MT – A Montana law that sought to tightly restrict the definitions of ‘male’ and ‘female’ for the purposes of changing sex designations on birth certificates has been invalidated by a state judge. The ruling, handed down late Friday, marks a significant win for transgender rights advocates who argued that the law was discriminatory and overly restrictive. The law, which was enacted last year, restricted the ability of transgender people to alter their sex designation to situations where the individual had undergone surgical changes. This narrow definition was challenged in court on grounds that … Read more

Judge Overrules NFL’s $4.7 Billion Sunday Ticket Antitrust Decision, Shaking Up Broadcast Rights Landscape

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New York — A recent decision by a U.S. federal judge has thrown out a previous court ruling that favored the NFL in a case surrounding the league’s Sunday Ticket television package, which broadcasters exclusive out-of-market NFL games every Sunday. The package, which DirecTV has offered since 1994, has been subject to scrutiny under antitrust laws by businesses and entertainment venues that argue its exclusivity inflates prices and dampens consumer choice. The lawsuit, initiated by several bars and restaurants across the country, alleges that the NFL’s arrangement with DirecTV violates antitrust laws by barring other … Read more