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Judge Rules Against Trump in Copyright Infringement Case Over Unauthorized Use of Eddy Grant’s ‘Electric Avenue’

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NEW YORK — In a recent legal decision, former President Donald Trump was found to have violated copyrights by using the song “Electric Avenue” by Eddy Grant in a 2020 campaign video without the artist’s permission. The ruling, delivered by Federal Judge John G. Koeltl, dismissed Trump’s claim that his use of the song fell under the fair use provisions, marking a significant setback for Trump amid ongoing copyright disputes with various artists. Eddy Grant initiated legal action against Trump after the latter utilized the 1982 hit to underscore a social media campaign video that … Read more

Jury Rules Against Sanford Health for Misuse of Doctor’s Identity, Awards $290,000 in Damages

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FARGO, N.D. — In a significant legal victory, Dr. Matthew Friederichs was awarded nearly $290,000 in damages after a jury found Sanford Health guilty of sending a deceptive letter in his name to patients without his authorization. This judgment came after a nearly two-week trial in U.S. District Court, culminating late Friday afternoon. Dr. Friederichs, an orthopedic surgeon, had been affiliated with Sanford for nearly 20 years before deciding to resign in November 2021. His decision to leave and start his own practice, OrthoDakota, in Fargo was personal and professional. However, the transition sparked controversy … Read more

Judge Rules Trump Tower Responsible for Environmental Damage and Mass Fish Deaths in Chicago River

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Chicago, IL — A Cook County Circuit Court ruling has found Trump Tower in Chicago liable for multiple environmental law violations that have led to the deaths of thousands of fish in the Chicago River. The building, which did not hold the proper state environmental permit, has been under scrutiny for its environmental impact on the local riverine ecosystem. Judge Thadus L. Wilson delivered the summary judgment in favor of Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and several environmental groups. Raoul expressed satisfaction with the court’s decision, emphasizing the importance of adherence to state and federal … Read more

Grand Jury Rules Hazelwood Officers’ Use of Lethal Force Justified in Recent Shooting

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Portland, Oregon – A grand jury has ruled that four police officers were justified in their use of lethal force in the shooting death of a man in Portland’s Hazelwood neighborhood. The incident, which occurred last month, involves a complex altercation where the officers responded to reports of a man wielding what appeared to be a firearm. Upon arriving at the scene, law enforcement confronted the man, later identified as 37-year-old Marcus Washington. According to official reports, Washington failed to comply with verbal commands and made motions that suggested a threat to the officers’ safety, … Read more