Rules

NCAA Fights Back: Argues Against Invalidation of Name, Image, and Likeness Rules Amid Lawsuit

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Indianapolis, Indiana – The NCAA has responded to a lawsuit filed by attorneys general from Tennessee and Virginia, arguing against a temporary restraining order that would invalidate the NCAA’s rules on name, image, and likeness (NIL) in recruiting. The lawsuit alleges that the NCAA’s NIL rules are a violation of antitrust laws. This legal battle comes amidst an NCAA investigation into potential rules violations concerning NIL at the University of Tennessee. The NCAA’s response claims that there is no evidence of irreparable harm caused by their rules and argues that the plaintiffs’ request for injunctive … Read more

Federal Judge Rules California’s Ammunition Background Checks Violate Constitutional Right to Bear Arms

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SAN DIEGO – A federal judge in San Diego has ruled that California’s law requiring background checks for ammunition purchases is unconstitutional, as it violates the right to bear arms protected by the Second Amendment. U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez argued that the background checks have “no historical pedigree” and treat all citizens as if they have no right to buy ammunition. The judge, who was appointed by former President George W. Bush, also criticized California’s handling of the more than 1 million annual background checks, deeming the 11% rejection rate to be too high. … Read more

Former South Carolina Attorney Alex Murdaugh Denied New Murder Trial, Judge Rules

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Columbia, South Carolina – Alex Murdaugh, the former South Carolina attorney who was convicted last year of killing his wife and son, will not be granted a new murder trial, a judge ruled Monday. Murdaugh’s attorneys had requested a new trial, alleging that the court clerk tampered with the jury, but the judge, Jean Toal, stated that while the clerk made improper comments to the jury, they did not influence the verdict. The judge also expressed doubts about the credibility of the court clerk, Rebecca “Becky” Hill, suggesting that she may have been influenced by … Read more

Lawyer Exposes Trump’s Whispered Plot to Violate Judge’s Rules, E. Jean Carroll’s Counsel Claims

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Washington, D.C. – President Trump has reportedly breached a court order by discussing a plan to evade the judge’s rules regarding E. Jean Carroll’s defamation lawsuit. The prominent advice columnist has accused Trump of sexually assaulting her in the 1990s. Carroll’s lawyer has raised concerns about the President’s confidential discussions and is taking action to hold him accountable. The incident adds to the mounting legal challenges faced by Trump during his presidency. The lawyer for E. Jean Carroll, who filed a defamation lawsuit against President Trump for his denial of her sexual assault allegations, has … Read more