Restraining

High Profile Lawyer Wins Critical Restraining Order Against Trump’s Executive Decisions, Defending Law Firms and Constitutional Rights

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Two prestigious law firms, Jenner & Block and Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr, successfully secured temporary restraining orders (TROs) on Friday. These orders temporarily halt significant parts of President Donald Trump’s recent executive actions, which included suspending the firms’ attorneys’ security clearances, restricting their access to government facilities, blocking government employment of their staffers, and calling for reviews of their clients’ government contracts. Represented by former U.S. Solicitor General Paul Clement, Jenner & Block challenged the executive orders on grounds of constitutional rights and legal ethics. Clement, a notable figure who … Read more

Judge Denies Restraining Order Against Pasadena’s New Rent Control Law, Measure H Advocates Join Defense

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Pasadena, CA — A judge has declined the California Apartment Association’s (CAA) request for a temporary restraining order against the newly passed Measure H, a rent control amendment to the Pasadena City Charter. The decision by Superior Court Judge Mary Strobel came after the CAA challenged the measure, alleging constitutional violations. Measure H, approved by Pasadena voters in June and effective since December 22, aims to implement rent control in the city. The Association’s legal challenge argues that the measure unlawfully revises the city’s charter and infringes upon state laws including the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing … Read more

Appellate Court Questions Legality of Restraining Harris County Defendants During Trials

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Houston, TX – A recent development in Harris County has raised significant legal and ethical questions. Appellate judges have voiced concerns over the routine practice of shackling defendants during their trials, spotlighting the potential infringement on their rights to a fair trial as guaranteed by law. In Texas, which prides itself on upholding justice and individual freedoms, this contentious issue has come under scrutiny following objections from defense attorneys. They argue that presenting their clients in physical restraints can bias juries, implying guilt by mere appearance and possibly swaying the outcome of trials. Further investigation … Read more

Columbia University Faces Restraining Order for Alleged ‘Catch and Kill’ Scheme on Sex Abuse Survivors, Lawyer Claims

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New York, NY – Columbia University has been issued a restraining order by a New York Supreme Court judge following allegations of a “catch and kill” scheme involving sexual abuse survivors of former OB/GYN Robert Hadden. The order comes after attorney Anthony T. DiPietro, representing over 500 of Hadden’s victims, accused the university of attempting to silence and deceive survivors. DiPietro stated, “Columbia was trying to catch unsuspecting, unrepresented women, and then overreach them to lock them up in a nondisclosure order.” He emphasized the importance of holding Columbia accountable for their actions and providing … Read more