District court ruling motivates change in procedures. The Department of Justice (DOJ) updated its guidelines for Victim and Witness Assistance this week after a legal ruling the week…
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FTC Launches Investigation into Uber
Federal jury just recently convicted a former company executive. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched a formal investigation into Uber after many customers complained that they are…
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Federal District Judge Rules in Foreign Agent Lawsuit
Finds the case is outside the statute of limitations. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg ruled last week that casino tycoon Steve Wynn cannot be ordered to register under…
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Court Declares DACA Program Illegal
Fifth Circuit sends the case back to district court. A three judge panel of the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals said the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals…
Read MoreFederal Judge Rules Requiring PrEP Coverage Unconstitutional
He ruled that it violates the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Northern Texas U.S. District Court Judge Reed O’Connor issued a ruling that requiring a Christian-owned company to provide…
Read MoreFederal Court Rules Video Room Scan Requirement Illegal
University violates Fourth Amendment with anti-cheating practice. District Judge J. Philip Calabrese ruled this week that requiring students to use a webcam before taking a test is a…
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Federal Appeals Court Pauses Graham Testimony Subpoena
Tells district court to modify subpoena language The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that a district court’s subpoena was not worded well enough to order Senator…
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Federal Judge Fines Drug Companies for Opioid Damages
CVS, Walmart, and Walgreens fined a combined $650 million. U.S. District Judge Dan Polster has ordered the pharmacy operators CVS, Walmart, and Walgreens to pay a combined $650.6…
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Supreme Court Blocks Georgia Election Method
Voting group has alleged discrimination. On Friday, the Supreme Court blocked Georgia from using an election method that a judge found to be racially discriminatory, but the justices…
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Appeals Court Vacates Block on Oil and Gas Leasing Pause
Executive order stands as district court addresses lack of specificity. In January 2021, President Joe Biden paused new leases for oil and gas extraction on federal land, in…
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