Rules

Judge Rules in Favor of SA Water Polo, Dismissing Swimming SA’s Cease-and-Desist Lawsuit

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CAPE TOWN, South Africa — A judge has ruled against Swimming South Africa (Swimming SA) in its lawsuit seeking to dissolve South Africa Water Polo (SA Water Polo), a relatively new organization formed to enhance the governance of water polo in the country. The dismissal came after Judge Judith Cloete stated that Swimming SA did not meet the legal requirements needed for a final interdictory relief. Established in March, SA Water Polo aims to revitalize the sport, asserting its existence without intending to replace Swimming SA. During the proceedings, Judge Cloete clarified that South African … Read more

Jury Rules Against MyPillow’s Mike Lindell in Defamation Case, Orders $2.3 Million Damages for Dominion Executive

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A federal jury in Denver has concluded that businessman Mike Lindell defamed Eric Coomer, a former employee of Dominion Voting Systems, ordering Lindell to pay approximately $2.3 million in damages. The jury’s decision falls significantly short of the $62.7 million sought by Coomer, chiefly because it dismissed several claims that Lindell and his companies, MyPillow and FrankSpeech, were accountable for comments made by third parties on platforms he oversaw. Coomer’s attorney, Charles Caine, expressed relief over the verdict, highlighting the toll the situation has taken on his client’s life. “Coomer has been through a lot … Read more

Federal Judge Rules Trump Illegally Deployed National Guard in California, Restoring Governor Newsom’s Authority

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SAN FRANCISCO — In a significant ruling, a federal judge has mandated that President Donald Trump relinquish control of the National Guard troops he dispatched to Los Angeles for immigration enforcement and managing civil unrest. U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer issued a temporary restraining order on Thursday, stating that the deployment was unlawful and exceeded the President’s authority under the Tenth Amendment. The order is set to take effect Friday at noon. The federal government wasted no time, immediately filing an appeal with the Ninth Circuit court. The ruling raises questions about how it will … Read more

Jury Rules in Favor of Whistleblower: San Diego Court Awards $3 Million to Former Orange County Prosecutor in Harassment Case Against DA Todd Spitzer

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SAN DIEGO — A jury in San Diego County has concluded that a former high-ranking prosecutor from Orange County was compelled to retire due to harassment orchestrated by the county’s District Attorney, Todd Spitzer, and his first assistant, Shawn Nelson, who currently serves as a Superior Court judge. Tracy Miller, who had spent 25 years in the Orange County District Attorney’s office, filed a whistleblower retaliation and harassment lawsuit after her retirement. The jury awarded her $3 million in economic damages and an additional $25,000 in punitive damages specifically against Spitzer, while finding that Nelson … Read more