Rejects

Supreme Court Rejects Review of Maryland’s Handgun Licensing Law, Upholding Strict Safety Measures

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court declined to take up a challenge to Maryland’s handgun licensing law, leaving in place the state’s stringent rules that require prospective handgun owners to undergo a comprehensive approval process including fingerprinting and firearms training. This decision marked a significant victory for gun control advocates and upheld a prior ruling by the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals from August 2024. The petition to the Supreme Court was brought by a coalition of gun owners, the pro-firearms group Maryland Shall Issue, and the Montgomery County-based Atlantic Guns store. They contended … Read more

Supreme Court Rejects Meta’s Appeal, Greenlights Billion-Dollar Advertiser Lawsuit Over Inflated Metrics

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday opted not to consider an appeal by Meta Platforms, letting stand a lower court ruling that allows advertisers to pursue a large-scale class action lawsuit. The plaintiffs in the case allege that Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, misrepresented advertising reach, potentially overcharging them by billions. This decision paves the way for the advertisers to band together as a class in seeking damages, alleging that Meta inflated figures related to the potential audience of ads shown on its platforms. The collective legal action could represent … Read more

Local Factory Farm Regulations Upheld as Court Rejects Lawsuit

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In a recent ruling, a judge has dismissed a lawsuit that challenged local ordinances regulating factory farms, spotlighting ongoing disputes over agricultural practices and local governance. The case, centered on newly established regulations by local authorities aimed at curbing environmental and health impacts of large-scale farming operations, has been closely watched by both industry insiders and environmental groups. The ordinances in question were created by local lawmakers seeking to mitigate the effects of factory farming, including pollution and odor, which have raised concerns among residents and environmental advocates. Proponents of the regulations argue that strict … Read more

Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Request, Clearing Way for Sentencing in Hush-Money Lawsuit

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Washington – The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected former President Donald Trump’s plea to intervene in a case that involves hush-money payments, a decision that enables the sentencing phase to proceed. This ruling opens the path for potentially significant legal consequences for Trump, who stands accused of orchestrating payments to suppress embarrassing personal information during the 2016 presidential campaign. Trump sought to have the Supreme Court halt the sentencing while appealing his earlier conviction on charges linked to these payments. The allegations involve financial transactions ostensibly made to silence assertions that could have jeopardized his … Read more