Precedent

Fulton County D.A. Builds First Amendment Case Against Trump, Citing Precedent from Federal Judge Chutkan’s Rulings

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Atlanta, Georgia – Fulton County prosecutors are leveraging a previous Trump case to bolster their First Amendment arguments in the extensive RICO case against former President Donald Trump and his associates. During a recent hearing, Georgia prosecutors invoked Judge Tanya Chutkan’s rulings, who is overseeing Trump’s other election interference case in federal court, to support their charges against the former president, drawing attention to her evaluation of similar arguments under Supreme Court precedent. The hearing addressed several pretrial motions, including Trump’s attorneys’ assertion that the charges against him criminalize his political speech. The prosecution, however, … Read more

Court of Appeals Ruling Sets Precedent, Limiting Use of Bankruptcy for Litigation Shielding

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Philadelphia, PA – The Third Circuit Court of Appeals handed down a decision today that could significantly impact future bankruptcy filings. The court ordered the dismissal of the Chapter 11 bankruptcy case filed by LTL Management LLC, an affiliate of Johnson & Johnson. LTL had filed for bankruptcy after completing a divisional merger, which left it with the responsibility of managing Johnson & Johnson’s talc liabilities. They sought bankruptcy protection along with an injunction to shield Johnson & Johnson and its other affiliates from ongoing talc litigation. However, an Official Committee of Talc Claimants and … Read more

Victorian Supreme Court Sets New Precedent in Landmark Sexual Abuse Case with Record-Breaking Damages

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MELBOURNE, Australia – A record-breaking amount of compensation has been awarded by a jury in the Victorian Supreme Court in a landmark historical sexual abuse case. The decision represents a significant step towards justice for survivors and holds the potential to set a new standard in such lawsuits. The jury awarded an unprecedented sum to the survivor of sexual abuse, marking a watershed moment in the fight against abuse. While the exact amount of compensation has not been disclosed, it is reported to be the largest ever awarded by the Victorian Supreme Court in a … Read more

Examining the Fallout: Legal Precedent and Parental Responsibility in Wake of Jennifer Crumbley’s Guilty Verdict for Michigan School Shooting

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SPRINGFIELD, MA – The recent guilty verdict in the Jennifer Crumbley case, tied to a deadly shooting at a Michigan school, has sparked a discussion on parental responsibility and the potential legal precedent it sets. Crumbley, now facing several years behind bars, was found guilty on four counts of involuntary manslaughter, each representing a life lost in the 2021 shooting carried out by her then 15-year-old son, Ethan. During the trial, prosecutors focused on three key points: Crumbley’s alleged disregard for her son’s mental health, how he gained access to the gun, and her alleged … Read more