Lawyer Urges Judge to Prevent Chaos as Trump Faces Damages Trial

NEW YORK (AP) — Lawyers for columnist E. Jean Carroll, who previously won a $5 million jury award against Donald Trump for sex abuse and defamation, urged a judge on Friday to take strong measures to prevent the former president from causing disruption during the upcoming trial to determine if he owes even more in damages. Carroll’s lawyers are seeking $10 million in compensatory damages and additional punitive damages for statements made by Trump. Trump has stated that he will be present at the Manhattan federal court trial, where a jury will consider Carroll’s request. … Read more

South Africa Urges International Court of Justice to Halt Israel’s Genocidal Actions in Gaza

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — South Africa has presented its case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing Israel of perpetrating genocide in the Gaza Strip. The country has asked the court to issue orders that will compel Israel to halt its military operations in the Palestinian region. Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh, an Irish lawyer advising South Africa’s legal team, argued that Israel’s actions in Gaza pose a significant danger. During her submission, Ní Ghrálaigh highlighted the urgent need for provisional measures to protect Palestinians in Gaza from the irreparable harm caused by Israel’s violations of … Read more

Tennessee Urges Dismissal of Lawsuit Challenging Medical Board’s Diversity Regulations

Nashville, Tennessee – The state of Tennessee is seeking the dismissal of a lawsuit challenging its laws on diversity within medical boards. Supporters of the laws argue that they help ensure patients receive quality care from a diverse group of healthcare professionals. However, critics claim that the laws violate the constitutional rights of doctors by forcing them to disclose their demographics. Tennessee is one of several states that have enacted laws requiring medical licensing boards to include a certain level of diversity among their members. The goal of these laws is to promote equity in … Read more