USA Archive - Law Commentary

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SEC Sues Ex-CEO of Digital World Alleging Securities Fraud in Trump Media Merger

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against Patrick Orlando, the former CEO of Digital World Acquisition Corp (DWAC), accusing him of securities fraud. This blank-check company was instrumental in merging with Trump Media & Technology Group Corp, the entity behind former President Donald Trump’s social... Read More about SEC Sues Ex-CEO of Digital World Alleging Securities Fraud in Trump Media Merger

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Live Nation Seeks Dismissal of DOJ Antitrust Allegations Over Amphitheater Tying Practices

Live Nation’s attorneys have requested that the judge overseeing the company’s antitrust case dismiss the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) allegations. The DOJ claims that Live Nation engages in illegal tying arrangements to control its amphitheaters, but Live Nation argues it is under no obligation to allow rival promoters to use... Read More about Live Nation Seeks Dismissal of DOJ Antitrust Allegations Over Amphitheater Tying Practices

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The CFPB Says Earned Wage Advances Classified as Consumer Loans

As reported by Reuters, the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced on Thursday that "earned wage" advances on worker paychecks should be considered consumer loans under federal law. This move aims to establish federal guidelines for a rapidly expanding market. In its proposed interpretive guidance, the CFPB stated that... Read More about The CFPB Says Earned Wage Advances Classified as Consumer Loans

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Male State Prison Inmate Who Claims to Be a Witch Can’t Use Open Flame in His Rituals

William Rouser is a practicing Wiccan, or a male “witch” that, according to modern language, no longer distinguishes between males and females. He has also been an inmate at the Mule Creek State Prison in Ione, California, for 30 years. He asked the prison to provide him with candles, incense,... Read More about Male State Prison Inmate Who Claims to Be a Witch Can’t Use Open Flame in His Rituals

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Tom Sandoval Sues Ex Ariana Madix for Discovering Affair After Accessing His Phone Without 'Permission'

In a new development among Vanderpump Rules stars, Tom Sandoval has filed a lawsuit against his ex-girlfriend Ariana Madix. Madix and Sandoval began dating in 2013 and were together for nearly a decade, often portraying a strong relationship on the show. However, after Rachel "Raquel" Leviss joined Vanderpump Rules as... Read More about Tom Sandoval Sues Ex Ariana Madix for Discovering Affair After Accessing His Phone Without 'Permission'

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Snoop Dogg Faces Copyright Lawsuit Over Alleged Unlicensed Use of Studio Tracks

Snoop Dogg, the iconic rapper, is embroiled in a copyright lawsuit filed by veteran studio musician Trevor Lawrence Jr., who alleges that Snoop used two of his backing tracks without proper licensing or compensation. Lawrence, a renowned producer and drummer with credits on songs by Bruno Mars, Alicia Keys, Ed... Read More about Snoop Dogg Faces Copyright Lawsuit Over Alleged Unlicensed Use of Studio Tracks

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Restitution by Child Pornography Producer and Distributor Remanded for Better Victim Loss Analysis

Steve Jackson Rodriguez, 39, was a certified nursing assistant who worked nights at a Southern California group home for severely disabled children. While there, he committed a series of horrid child exploitation crimes, many of which he filmed. He was sentenced to life in prison for producing child pornography and... Read More about Restitution by Child Pornography Producer and Distributor Remanded for Better Victim Loss Analysis

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‘Rust’ Armorer Seeks Dismissal of Charges After Judge Throws Out Baldwin's Case

Hannah Gutierrez Reed, the armorer involved in the fatal shooting on the set of the film "Rust," has filed a motion for a new trial or dismissal of her case. This motion comes in the wake of a judge's decision to dismiss the involuntary manslaughter charges against actor Alec Baldwin... Read More about ‘Rust’ Armorer Seeks Dismissal of Charges After Judge Throws Out Baldwin's Case

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Senator Bob Menendez Convicted on All 16 Counts in Corruption Trial

On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Bob Menendez was found guilty on all 16 criminal charges against him, including bribery. The verdict was reached in a federal court in Manhattan after a trial that spanned nine weeks and three days of jury deliberation. Despite the verdict, Menendez, who has been a Senator... Read More about Senator Bob Menendez Convicted on All 16 Counts in Corruption Trial

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California Enacts Law Barring Schools from Notifying Parents About Students’ Gender Identity Changes

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a controversial law on Friday that prohibits school districts from implementing policies requiring schools to inform parents if their child requests a change in gender identification. The Safety Act, or AB1955, aims to protect LGBTQ+ students from potential harm in unsupportive home environments by preventing... Read More about California Enacts Law Barring Schools from Notifying Parents About Students’ Gender Identity Changes

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Nike Sues Custom Shoe Maker The Shoe Surgeon for Selling Counterfeit Products

Shoe customizer Dominic Ciambrone, popularly known online and by his customers as The Shoe Surgeon, is facing a $60 million lawsuit from global footwear giant Nike. The lawsuit alleges that Ciambrone is using Nike's trademarks, selling counterfeit products, and has usurped the Nike brand through his work of creating custom... Read More about Nike Sues Custom Shoe Maker The Shoe Surgeon for Selling Counterfeit Products

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Qualified Immunity Protects Police Officer Who Injured Innocent Passenger in Chase

Rosa Cuevas was an “uninvolved passenger” in a high-speed police chase that resulted in an injured officer and the death of a police dog. She sued the City of Tulare, California, as well as the officers and the local police chief for the injuries she suffered from three gunshot wounds... Read More about Qualified Immunity Protects Police Officer Who Injured Innocent Passenger in Chase

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U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Homelessness Could Set New Precedent

Cities across the nation are evaluating the ordinances that impact the unhoused in their communities. Their efforts have been greenlit in part by a recent Supreme Court ruling that threatens to have a major impact on how cities manage the growing homelessness crisis, especially in hotbed areas like Los Angeles,... Read More about U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Homelessness Could Set New Precedent

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Judge Presiding Over Young Thug Trial Removed from Case

As reported by Complex, Judge Ural Glanville has been recused from the high-profile gang trial involving rapper Young Thug, according to court documents from Fulton County. The decision followed requests from two defendants for his recusal, which were based on concerns over a meeting the judge had with prosecutors and... Read More about Judge Presiding Over Young Thug Trial Removed from Case

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Interview of Defendant by Sexual Violence Expert Can’t Be Compelled

Nicholas Needham was accused of being a sexually violent predator (SVP) in 2016. The California Department of State Hospitals (DSH) appointed two doctors to evaluate him prior to trial. Each determined that Needham had a mental illness that made him likely to engage in sexual violence. They suggested he be... Read More about Interview of Defendant by Sexual Violence Expert Can’t Be Compelled