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Colorado Church Wins Temporary Court Victory to Shelter Homeless Amid Ongoing Legal Battle with Local Town

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Castle Rock, CO — In a significant ruling, a federal judge has granted a Colorado church an injunction allowing it to continue offering shelter to the homeless, pending the outcome of its lawsuit against the town of Castle Rock. The decision comes after local authorities attempted to shut down the church’s shelter program, citing zoning regulations. The church, which has not been named, filed a lawsuit against the town, arguing that the municipality’s actions violated its religious freedoms and its right to serve the community. The legal battle underscores the tension between local government regulations … Read more

Texas Gains Temporary Reprieve from New Overtime Rule, Rest of U.S. Employers Must Comply

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AUSTIN, Texas — In a significant ruling issued late Friday, the State of Texas has been temporarily exempted from adhering to a new federal overtime regulation that raises the salary threshold for so-called “white-collar” exemptions. The district court’s decision solely affects state employees, leaving private employers in Texas and nationwide required to comply with the scheduled changes. The legal challenge mounted by Texas against the Department of Labor (DOL) centers on the argument that the DOL overstepped its authority with the substantial increase in salary thresholds and the mandate for automatic adjustments every three years. … Read more

Landmark Case: Ohio Supreme Court to Determine Governments’ Power to Challenge Temporary Orders on Laws

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COLUMBUS, Ohio—The Ohio Supreme Court agreed on Tuesday to decide whether governments have the right to challenge temporary orders that block the implementation of laws. This decision comes as the city of Columbus requested the court’s intervention regarding a preliminary injunction that was imposed by a Delaware County Common Pleas judge. The injunction, which is still in effect, halted the enforcement of two city ordinances related to firearms. One ordinance requires safe storage of guns, while the other prohibits the possession of certain high-capacity magazines. The Buckeye Institute, a conservative think tank, has filed a … Read more

Spanish Court Orders Temporary Block of Popular Messaging Service Telegram Amidst Copyright Infringement Lawsuit

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Madrid, Spain – A court in Madrid has ordered the temporary blocking of the popular messaging service Telegram in Spain, following a lawsuit filed by multiple companies alleging copyright infringement. The move has sparked criticism from consumer advocates in the country, who argue that the measure is disproportionate given the large number of Telegram users in Spain. The lawsuit, brought by various media companies, claimed that Telegram was being used to illegally distribute copyrighted content. In response, the court deemed it necessary to temporarily block the entire Telegram service in an attempt to address the … Read more