Overturn

Bob Menendez Verdict Faces Potential Overturn After Prosecutorial Error

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In a surprising turn of events, Newark, NJ, may witness a dramatic shift in the legal battle involving U.S. Senator Bob Menendez. After being found guilty by a federal jury in July on charges of bribery and acting as a foreign agent, a major procedural error by the prosecution could potentially unravel the case. During the trial, Menendez was accused of accepting bribes in return for favoring certain policies benefitting Egypt. The oversight occurred when crucial documents, barred by the presiding judge Sid Stein due to legislative immunity protections under the U.S. Constitution’s speech and … Read more

Judge Dismisses Kraken’s Effort to Overturn SEC Ruling in High-Stakes Regulatory Battle

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A judge has dismissed a move by cryptocurrency exchange Kraken to overturn a previous decision in a legal challenge brought against it by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This decision effectively puts an end to Kraken’s attempts to contest accusations of failing to register the offer and sale of their crypto asset staking-as-a-service program. This recent legal development highlights a growing tension between regulatory bodies and the bourgeoning crypto industry, which has been increasingly under scrutiny for its compliance with federal securities laws. The SEC’s actions against Kraken represent an assertive stance to ensure … Read more

Washington Court Probes Reasons to Overturn $19 Million Skanska Building Verdict Amid Condo Dispute

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Washington, D.C. — A Washington appeals court is currently examining a $19 million trial verdict awarded to Skanska USA Building Inc. regarding a condominium project. In recent deliberations, a judge raised questions on whether the substantial judgment, which favored the globally recognized construction firm, should indeed be overturned. During Thursday’s session, the focus revolved primarily around the validity and proceedings of the initial trial. The judge probing the case pressed on the thoroughness with which the original facts were established and the rationale behind the jury’s hefty financial award. Skanska USA Building Inc., part of … Read more

Revealed Filing Details Trump’s Alleged Private Schemes to Overturn 2020 Election

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Washington — In a pivotal release, U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan has unveiled a detailed 165-page filing from special counsel Jack Smith, elucidating evidence gathered in the investigation of former President Donald Trump’s attempts to impede the presidential power transfer post the 2020 election. Compiled meticulously by federal prosecutors, this document marks the most extensive disclosure of the ongoing legal saga, a matter recently complicated by a Supreme Court ruling asserting Trump’s entitlement to certain immunity levels against federal charges. The special counsel’s filing argues that Trump’s conduct during the post-election period was of a … Read more