Nov 05, 2024
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Differing state laws on tough political issues pose challenging questions: Will new laws stick, in spite of federal laws, even if elections shift the balance of power? And will Democratic states sue the Supreme Court?

At first glance, the US political divide seems to be firmly set in stone, with differing laws in place in states led by Republicans and Democrats; each to their own parties’ beliefs. But the messiness of wildly differing state mandates is confusing for internet and interstate businesses straddling the still-changing... Read More »

A judge presides over a child custody case with wooden figures representing a family and a gavel on the table.
Mother’s Secret Recording Inadmissible in Child Custody Case

There are few events more heartbreaking and disturbing than judicial proceedings to decide whether a mother can maintain custody of her child or be forced to put her up for adoption. The case of three-year-old L.J. and M.B., her troubled, abusive, meth-using mother, would bring tears to even the most... Read More »

A row of Tesla electric vehicles parked in a lot, including a blue Tesla Model S and a silver Tesla Model X.
Tesla Hit With Multiple "Right to Repair" Lawsuits

Two different lawsuits were recently filed in a federal court in San Francisco alleging that electric car maker Tesla Inc.’s anti-repair policies are unlawfully anticompetitive. The lawsuits seek to hold Tesla liable to a nationwide class of customers who were forced to pay Tesla for repairs they could have conducted... Read More »

Former President Donald Trump during a press event, following his indictment by a Manhattan Grand Jury.
Trump is indicted by Manhattan Grand Jury in sealed indictment

An N.Y. grand jury made history last night when they indicted former president Donald Trump for unspecified crimes. This is the first time in history that a United States commander-in-chief, who is most likely about to run for president in 2024, was charged with a crime or crimes. Former president... Read More »

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Vexatious Litigant Can Be Denied Compassionate Release

Daniel Joseph Fabricant says he is currently an “involuntary guest of the Lompoc, California federal penitentiary,” serving a life sentence for selling drugs. His most recent request for compassionate release has been rejected by the Ninth Circuit, which cited his “very lengthy, -- if non-violent -- criminal history” and his... Read More »

A person handing cash to a healthcare provider while another writes on a clipboard, with a stethoscope nearby, symbolizing healthcare transactions.
Addiction Treatment Chain Operators Charged With Healthcare Fraud

Federal prosecutors recently charged the operators of a chain of addiction treatment clinics with healthcare fraud. According to the Justice Department, the east coast operators stole millions of dollars during a massive scheme incorporating money laundering, identity theft, and billing fraud. The DOJ recently announced charges against Recovery Connections Centers... Read More »