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Trump Seeks to Overturn Conviction, Points to Recent Supreme Court Ruling on Presidential Immunity

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Washington — Former President Donald Trump has filed a request with a federal judge to dismiss his criminal charges, leveraging a recent Supreme Court decision that affirmed certain immunities for sitting presidents. Trump’s legal team argues that these immunities should extend to him as they pertain to actions taken during his tenure in the White House. The basis of Trump’s legal argument is rooted in a broader interpretation of presidential immunity. His lawyers contend that the Supreme Court’s recent ruling, which detailed the legal protections for a president while in office, supports the dismissal of … Read more

Supreme Court Restricts Bankruptcy Shield, Impacting Opioid Settlements and Beyond

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WASHINGTON — A recent Supreme Court ruling may significantly alter the landscape for using bankruptcy to address widespread litigation. The decision against Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy settlement highlights a shift in how courts handle claims against parties who haven’t filed for bankruptcy themselves. This change could have broad implications for companies facing mass tort litigation. Bankruptcy courts have traditionally offered several tools to aid organizations in resolving these complex lawsuits, which include cases like the large-scale settlements involving the Catholic dioceses and the Boy Scouts of America. These courts can halt ongoing litigation, providing breathing space … Read more

Uganda’s Supreme Court Faces Landmark Appeal Over Anti-Gay Legislation Amidst International Condemnation

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Kampala, Uganda — Rights activists and a Ugandan politician initiated an appeal to Uganda’s Supreme Court on Thursday, striving to overturn a prior ruling that affirmed the Anti-Homosexuality Act, known for imposing some of the toughest penalties globally, including the death penalty and life imprisonment for homosexual acts. Lawyer Nicholas Opiyo, representing the appellants, confirmed the submission of the appeal, marking a critical juncture in the fight against the legislation. The pushback comes after Uganda’s Constitutional Court in April upheld the severe anti-gay legislation enacted last year, dismissing arguments that it breached the country’s constitution. … Read more

Trump’s Lawyers Call for Dismissal of Conviction, Cite Recent Supreme Court Decision on Presidential Immunity

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NEW YORK — Attorneys for Donald Trump are pushing for a New York judge to overturn his conviction in a case involving hush money, citing a recent Supreme Court ruling related to presidential immunity. Todd Blanche and Emil Bove, who represent the former U.S. president, alleged in court documents that prosecutors improperly expedited the trial without awaiting the Supreme Court’s decision on Trump’s immunity claims. Trump, the first former president to be criminally convicted, was found guilty in May of falsifying records in an attempt to conceal a potential sex scandal. He was convicted on … Read more