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Utah Judicial Panel to Evaluate Potential Grand Jury on January 16 in Price Courthouse

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Price, Utah — The 7th District Courthouse in Price, Utah, will be the venue for an important judicial assembly on Thursday, January 16, 2025, where a panel of judges will convene to deliberate on whether there is sufficient evidence to summon a grand jury. Scheduled to take place at 120 East Main Street, this meeting stands as a critical juncture for various ongoing investigations pertaining to alleged criminal activities. During this session, the judges will review testimony provided under oath by individuals who claim to possess incriminating evidence warranting the convening of a grand jury. … Read more

Utah State University Seeks Judicial Intervention in Controversial Transgender Athlete Eligibility Case

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LOGAN, Utah — In a bid to challenge the Mountain West Conference’s policies concerning transgender athletes, Utah State University (USU) is setting the stage to join a federal lawsuit. This strategic move follows a forfeit by USU’s women’s volleyball team in a match against San José State University as part of a protest over a transgender player on the opposing team. The decision was made after a survey among USU athletes revealed some had concerns about fairness and safety due to the transgender athlete’s participation. The legal stance taken by USU was bolstered by a … Read more

Utah Judge Rejects TikTok’s Motion to Dismiss Lawsuit, Case Over Alleged Youth Addiction Practices Advances

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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — A significant legal battle unfolded this week when a Utah judge rejected TikTok’s request to dismiss a lawsuit accusing the social media giant of deceptive practices aimed at retaining young users. The lawsuit, filed by the Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Consumer Protection in October 2023, argues that the platform’s methods are dangerously addictive, likening them to “digital nicotine.” The allegations center on TikTok’s engagement techniques, which the state claims are designed to keep minors excessively engaged on the platform, potentially to their detriment. This legal challenge is part … Read more

Utah Judge Advances State’s Battle Against TikTok Over Child Addiction Claims

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Salt Lake City, UT — A Utah court has decided that a litigation filed by the state against the social media platform TikTok can proceed. The lawsuit, launched in October 2023, accuses TikTok of creating addictive features that prompt prolonged and potentially harmful engagement by children and teenagers. TikTok had requested the case be dismissed, arguing that the federal Communications Decency Act’s Section 230 protects it from liability related to content posted by third parties. The company further contended that the Utah Consumer Protection Act, which it is accused of breaching, was both overly vague … Read more