Upholds

Michigan Court Rejects RNC Lawsuit to Purge Voter Rolls, Upholds Election Integrity Claims

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The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan recently ruled against a lawsuit brought by the Republican National Committee (RNC), which sought to compel state and local officials to purge ineligible voters from the rolls across various counties in the state. This legal challenge aimed to address concerns about voter roll accuracy but was ultimately dismissed by the court. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson responded to the court’s decision, emphasizing her commitment to maintaining precise and lawful voter rolls. Benson highlighted the robust processes in place to ensure the integrity of Michigan’s electoral … Read more

ECtHR Upholds Judicial Immunity in Landmark Akay v. Turkey Case

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Strasbourg, France – In a significant ruling that underscores the protective cloak extended to international jurists, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has decided in favor of Judge Aydin Sefa Akay, a U.N. judge who found himself embroiled in legal turmoil back in his home country, Turkey. This decision not only reaffirmed the immunities typically granted to international judges but also highlighted the challenges these judges face when their roles in international courts intersect with national jurisdictions. The case originated when Judge Akay, who was serving on a United Nations Mechanism for International Criminal … Read more

Music Giants Triumph as Appeals Court Upholds Copyright Verdict Against ISP, Orders New Damages Trial

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AUSTIN, Texas — In a significant legal showdown, a Texas federal jury ruled against the internet service provider Grande Communications in late 2022, ordering it to pay $47 million in damages for what was found to be willful contributory copyright infringement. This marked a considerable victory for major music companies including Warner Bros. and Sony Music, who argued that Grande failed to adequately address piracy among its users. The music companies had accused Grande Communications, which is under the ownership of Astound, of not taking necessary actions to disconnect repeat copyright offenders using its service, … Read more

Jury Upholds $852,616 Award for Pennsylvania Jail Employee Fired Over Racial Slur Complaint

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Philadelphia, PA – A former Pennsylvania prison staffer, who was terminated after protesting a racial insult directed at his biracial grand-niece, will retain a staggering $852,616 in damages, following a jury ruling in his favor. The decision was recently upheld by the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, marking the conclusion of a notable legal battle over workplace discrimination and retaliation. Jeffrey Kengerski, the employee at the center of the lawsuit, had alleged that his dismissal from the Allegheny County Jail was a direct retaliation for his complaints against discriminatory remarks made by … Read more