Victory

Judge Orders Partial Release of DNA Records in Idaho Murder Trial, Granting Small Victory to Defense Attorneys

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MOSCOW, Idaho – A judge in Idaho’s 2nd Judicial District has issued a late filing regarding the disclosure of information related to the use of advanced DNA technology. The technology in question is investigative genetic genealogy (IGG), which involves using DNA from a crime scene to build a family tree through online genealogy services. This allows investigators to potentially identify suspects connected to crimes. The judge’s order, posted on a repository of court records, grants the defense attorneys representing the accused, Kohberger, access to some of the requested DNA records. The defense team had been … Read more

Victory for Massachusetts: Grubhub settles pandemic-era fees lawsuit for $3.5 million

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BOSTON, Massachusetts – Grubhub has reached a settlement with the state of Massachusetts over fees charged to restaurants during the pandemic. The settlement amounts to $3.5 million and resolves a lawsuit filed by Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey. The lawsuit alleged that Grubhub had charged “excessive fees” to restaurants that used its platform for food deliveries. According to the agreement, Grubhub will pay restitution to affected restaurants and also change its business practices to clearly disclose its fees and provide increased transparency. The settlement comes after an investigation by the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office, which … Read more

Game-Changing Decision: NCAA Secures Initial Victory in Athletes’ Lawsuit Challenging Amateurism Rules

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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA has claimed an early victory in a lawsuit brought by athletes challenging its amateurism rules. The case, which is seen as a pivotal moment for college sports, centers around whether student-athletes should be compensated beyond their scholarships. On Monday, a federal judge in Indianapolis ruled against the athletes’ request for an injunction. This means that they will not be able to receive additional benefits while the case is ongoing. The judge, however, did acknowledge that the NCAA’s rules limiting compensation may violate antitrust laws. The plaintiffs argue that the NCAA’s … Read more

Phenix City Scores Legal Victory as Judge Orders Russell County to Pay Gasoline Tax Proceeds

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PHENIX CITY, Ala. – A recent ruling by Montgomery County Circuit Court Judge, Honorable Brooke E. Reid, has concluded a long-standing dispute between the City of Phenix City and Russell County over the distribution of gasoline tax proceeds. The lawsuit was initiated in 2018 when Russell County ceased paying the gasoline tax proceeds to Phenix City, claiming that a subsequent law had repealed a local act of the legislature passed in 1968. However, Phenix City contested this, arguing that the Local Act was never officially repealed and that Russell County had no right to withhold … Read more