New York City Council Members Push for Reforms on Squatter Laws Amidst High-Profile Incidents

BROOKLYN, New York — New York City council members from both sides of the political spectrum are calling for changes to be made regarding the laws surrounding squatters. This comes in response to a string of high-profile incidents, including a recent fire in Dyker Heights. The issue of squatters in the city has become a pressing concern for lawmakers. Council members are now pushing for amendments to the existing laws that deal with squatting, as they believe the current regulations are inadequate and need to be strengthened. Proponents of the proposed changes argue that the … Read more

Gun Rights Advocates Push for Overturning Delaware’s Semiautomatic Firearms Ban in Federal Appeals Court

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Gun rights groups are urging a federal appeals court to overturn a judge’s refusal to halt enforcement of Delaware laws banning certain semiautomatic firearms and restricting the size of firearm magazines. The appeals court heard arguments on Monday regarding the laws that were enacted in 2022, which ban the sale of several types of semiautomatic firearms and shotguns, and limit magazine capacity to 17 rounds. Opponents argue that these laws violate Delawareans’ constitutional right to bear arms. Lawyers representing gun rights groups made their case on Monday, seeking to overturn a judge’s … Read more

Trump’s Attorneys Push for New Trial and Reduction of $83.3 Million Defamation Judgment

NEW YORK – Former President Donald Trump’s attorneys have filed a motion for a new trial in writer E. Jean Carroll’s defamation case and are seeking a substantial reduction in the judgment of $83.3 million. Trump’s legal team, Alina Habba and John Sauer, argued in a federal court filing that relevant evidence was excluded and the jury was given erroneous instructions. They contend that the court’s decision to limit the scope of Trump’s testimony influenced the jury’s verdict and thus, a new trial is warranted. The attorneys claimed that efforts to restrict the scope of … Read more

Donald Trump’s Lawyers Push for New Trial to Contest Defamation Verdict by E. Jean Carroll

New York, NY – Former President Donald Trump’s lawyers are seeking a new trial to give him an opportunity to present his case to a jury regarding his controversial treatment of writer E. Jean Carroll after she accused him of sexual assault five years ago. The lawyers are requesting this new trial in light of their ongoing challenges to the $83.3 million awarded to Carroll in January by a Manhattan jury. This award brings the total owed by Trump to Carroll to $88.3 million, following an additional $5 million awarded to Carroll by another jury … Read more