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Judge Rules Shooting Defendant Mentally Incompetent, Trial Delayed Amid Concerns Over Capacity and Safety

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Washington, D.C. — A man accused of a non-fatal shooting was declared mentally incompetent to stand trial during a court hearing on August 5. This ruling comes as Kevin Harrison, 24, faces multiple charges including unlawful discharge of a firearm and possession of an unregistered firearm stemming from an incident that occurred on June 26, 2023, on the 2100 block of Georgia Avenue, NW. Fortunately, no injuries were reported from the shooting. During the hearing, Harrison’s defense attorney, Patrick Nowak, requested a Jackson finding, which indicates that the defendant is unable to comprehend the charges … Read more

Brunswick County Development Rules Hit Roadblock as State Law Restricts UDO Modernization Efforts

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Brunswick County, North Carolina, is navigating a challenging landscape in its effort to modernize its Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), a comprehensive set of regulations for land use and development that dates back to 2007. During a recent meeting on August 4, county commissioners reviewed the status of the project, which has been significantly impacted by new state legislation. The modernization process, initiated by the Board of Commissioners in early 2024, aims to update a document that has seen only one full revision since 2015. Local residents have raised concerns about ongoing development across the county, … Read more

California Jury Rules Meta Violated Privacy Laws by Illegally Collecting Health Data from Flo App Users

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A San Francisco jury has determined that Meta Platforms Inc. unlawfully gathered health data from users of the Flo period-tracking application, breaching California’s wiretap laws. This ruling emerges from a 2021 lawsuit in which users of the Flo app accused Meta, Alongside Google, Flo itself, and analytics company Flurry, of collecting their private menstrual health information without their consent for targeted advertising. During the trial, evidence indicated that Flo, despite assurances of user privacy, permitted Meta and Google to monitor in-app communications between late 2016 and early 2019. This allegedly contravened California’s Invasion of Privacy … Read more

Las Vegas City Council Bans E-bike and Scooter Rides on Fremont Street Sidewalks, Enforces New Safety Rules

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Las Vegas, Nevada, has enacted new regulations targeting the use of e-bikes and e-scooters amid growing concerns about safety in popular pedestrian areas. During a recent city council meeting, officials prohibited motorized rides on sidewalks along Fremont Street between Main and Seventh Streets, marking a significant shift in local traffic rules. The city plans to install signage in the restricted area to inform riders about the new ordinance. In addition to this specific ban, the council introduced measures against reckless riding behaviors, such as performing stunts and riding at excessive speeds. Such actions are now … Read more