Wedding

$3 Million Verdict: Wedding Photographer’s Sidewalk Slip Sparks Larger Debate on L.A.’s Infrastructure Liability

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LOS ANGELES — A jury has awarded a wedding photographer $3 million following a serious injury sustained from a damaged sidewalk in Woodland Hills nearly four years ago. Payman Heravi’s emotional response to the verdict reflected the ongoing challenges he faces due to the accident. In December 2019, Heravi was walking along Ventura Boulevard when he tripped over a significant uplift in the sidewalk while checking his phone. The fall left him with lasting damage to his left arm, rendering it less functional and causing ongoing pain that has hampered his ability to work as … Read more

Texas Appellate Court Orders New Trial for Judge Hensley, Challenging Reprimand Over Same-Sex Wedding Refusal

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AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas appellate court has granted a new trial to Judge Dianne Hensley, who faced scrutiny for her refusal to officiate same-sex weddings. The Third Court of Appeals has ruled that Hensley can advance her legal challenge against the State Commission on Judicial Conduct (SCJC). This ruling follows a prior decision by the Texas Supreme Court, which sent the case back to a lower court in June 2024. The Supreme Court directed the lower court to examine Hensley’s argument that the SCJC’s public reprimand infringed upon her deeply held religious convictions. Hensley’s … Read more

Travis Kelce Sparks Wedding Rumors with Intriguing T-Shirt at Amazon Upfronts

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New York, New York — Taylor Swift is remaining tight-lipped about her personal affairs and ongoing legal matters, but speculation among fans is rife following an appearance by her boyfriend, Travis Kelce. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end made headlines at the Amazon Upfronts 2025 event, where he sported a T-shirt emblazoned with a striking wedding cake graphic. Walking the red carpet alongside his brother, Jason Kelce, Travis wore a gray suit layered over a blue Marni T-shirt featuring the unmistakable cake design. While it could simply be a fashion choice, fans speculate whether it … Read more

Texas Judge Fights Back on Wedding Ceremony Recusal, Argues for Legal Recognition of Faith-Based Decisions

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AUSTIN, Texas — In a notable legal proceeding, Jonathan Mitchell of Mitchell Law LLP presented Judge Dianne Hensley’s case to the Court of Appeals for the Third District of Texas on Thursday. Judge Hensley previously faced censure for choosing not to preside over same-sex marriages, citing her religious beliefs. This hearing follows a June 2024 Texas Supreme Court decision that ruled in her favor, mandating further examination of her objections to the reprimand she received from the State Commission on Judicial Conduct. The controversy centers around Judge Hensley’s decision to recuse herself from conducting same-sex … Read more