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In a 6–3 decision issued Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld South Carolina’s decision to exclude Planned Parenthood...
26/06/2025

In a 6–3 decision issued Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld South Carolina’s decision to exclude Planned Parenthood from its Medicaid program, even for services unrelated to abortion.

The case, Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, focused on whether Medicaid’s “free choice of provider” provision allows individuals to challenge a state’s exclusion of a provider.

In a 6–3 decision issued Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld South Carolina’s decision to exclude Planned Parenthood from its Medicaid program, even for services unrelated to abortion. The ruling in Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic (PPSAT) interprets Medicaid’s "free choice of p...

Former Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer remains entangled in multiple legal battles that continue to stall his return to Maj...
26/06/2025

Former Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer remains entangled in multiple legal battles that continue to stall his return to Major League Baseball.

A Los Angeles judge recently denied Bauer’s request for a default judgment against Lindsey Hill, citing lack of proof she violated their 2022 settlement. Bauer has not pitched in Major League Baseball (MLB) since 2021, after allegations of sexual assault emerged.

Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer continues to face legal hurdles, with recent setbacks in a lawsuit against Lindsey Hill and ongoing litigation involving an Arizona woman named Darcy Esemonu. Bauer has not pitched in Major League Baseball (MLB) since 2021, after allegations of sexual....

A federal judge has approved a $1.1 million settlement in a securities fraud case against beverage startup The3rdBevco a...
26/06/2025

A federal judge has approved a $1.1 million settlement in a securities fraud case against beverage startup The3rdBevco and its founder, Peter Scalise III.

The SEC alleges that the company mislead investors with claims of a celebrity-endorsed rum line, falsely suggesting a partnership with Rihanna.

A federal judge in Philadelphia has approved a $1.1 million settlement in a securities fraud case brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against beverage startup The3rdBevco Inc. and its founder, Peter Scalise III, over a scheme involving false claims of a celebrity-backed prod...

Three former crew members have filed a lawsuit against Disney, 20th Century Studios, and others, alleging sexual harassm...
25/06/2025

Three former crew members have filed a lawsuit against Disney, 20th Century Studios, and others, alleging sexual harassment and wrongful termination on the set of the series Doctor Odyssey.

Three former crew members have filed a lawsuit against The Walt Disney Company, 20th Century Studios, and affiliated entities, alleging sexual harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination on the set of the sci-fi television series Doctor Odyssey. The complaint, filed May 30 in Los Angeles Super...

A new class action lawsuit filed in Oregon accuses Grocery Outlet of deceptive pricing practices that misled shoppers in...
25/06/2025

A new class action lawsuit filed in Oregon accuses Grocery Outlet of deceptive pricing practices that misled shoppers into believing they were getting significant discounts.

The suit claims the retailer used inflated or fictitious “elsewhere” prices, without identifying any real competitors, to create the illusion of savings.

A class action lawsuit filed on June 2 in Multnomah County Circuit Court accuses Grocery Outlet and dozens of its affiliated store operators in Oregon of deceptive pricing practices that violate state consumer protection laws. The plaintiffs allege that the retailer used fabricated "elsewhere" price...

Texas Governor Greg Abbott vetoed a bill that would have banned all THC consumables in the state, including hemp-derived...
24/06/2025

Texas Governor Greg Abbott vetoed a bill that would have banned all THC consumables in the state, including hemp-derived gummies and vapes.

The bill aimed to criminalize the sale, manufacture, and possession of products containing THC, the psychoactive compound in ma*****na, and would have introduced some of the strictest THC regulations in the country.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott vetoed legislation on Sunday that sought to ban all THC consumables, permitting the state's substantial market for THC-infused vapes, gummies, and other products to continue operations. Abbott, a Republican, announced the veto at the last moment, rejecting what would have....

The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that families mistakenly targeted in federal raids can sue the U.S. government. The ...
16/06/2025

The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that families mistakenly targeted in federal raids can sue the U.S. government.

The decision came after FBI agents wrongly stormed Trina Martin’s Atlanta home in 2017 while searching for her neighbor.

The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled Thursday that a family whose home was mistakenly raided by federal agents has the right to sue the U.S. government, significantly clarifying the scope of federal liability in cases known as "wrong-house raids." Justice Neil Gorsuch authored the unanimous opin...

The Supreme Court just made it easier for students with disabilities to hold schools accountable. In a unanimous decisio...
16/06/2025

The Supreme Court just made it easier for students with disabilities to hold schools accountable.

In a unanimous decision, the justices threw out a legal rule that required families to prove “bad faith” or “gross misjudgment” to get damages under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The Supreme Court unanimously ruled Thursday to ease the standard of proof required for students with disabilities who seek to enforce their rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related federal laws designed to guarantee appropriate education. Chief Justice John Roberts authore...

Harvey Weinstein has been found guilty of one count of sexual assault in his New York retrial—convicted of attacking Mir...
13/06/2025

Harvey Weinstein has been found guilty of one count of sexual assault in his New York retrial—convicted of attacking Miriam Haley in 2006—but acquitted on a second charge involving model Kaja Sokola.

A third r**e charge remains unresolved as the jury returns to deliberations.He faces up to 25 years in prison and is already serving a 16-year sentence in California.

Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of one count of sexual assault but acquitted of another in his sex-crimes retrial in New York on Wednesday, marking a significant yet partial victory for the movement that contributed to his public downfall. After two high-profile trials and numerous accusati...

A Connecticut court has ruled in a bitter estate battle over late blues legend Johnny Winter, ordering his former manage...
12/06/2025

A Connecticut court has ruled in a bitter estate battle over late blues legend Johnny Winter, ordering his former manager Paul Nelson and Nelson’s wife to pay $226,000 in damages.

The dispute began when Winter’s in-laws accused the Nelsons of improperly withdrawing more than $1 million from Winter’s music business after his death in 2014.

A Connecticut judge has concluded a contentious estate dispute involving the late legendary blues guitarist Johnny Winter, ordering his former manager, Paul Nelson, and Nelson's wife, Marion, to pay $226,000 in damages. The ruling addresses improper payments received by the Nelsons after Winter's de...

On June 9, Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against Trump, Defense Secretary Pete He...
11/06/2025

On June 9, Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and the Department of Defense for what they call an illegal seizure of the California National Guard.

At the heart of the case: Trump activated 2,000 CalGuard troops for immigration-related protests in Los Angeles—without the governor’s consent.

California Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against former President Donald Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and the U.S. Department of Defense, accusing them of illegally federalizing the California National Guard (CalGuard). The lawsuit, announced on June....

Starting July 1, 2025, Florida will crack down on deceptive immigration services with a new law targeting non-attorney n...
11/06/2025

Starting July 1, 2025, Florida will crack down on deceptive immigration services with a new law targeting non-attorney notaries who mislead immigrant communities, especially by using terms like “notario público” that falsely imply legal authority.

A new Florida law aims to prevent deceptive immigration advice by clarifying regulations about who can legally offer such services, targeting public notaries who advertise in languages other than English. House Bill 915, signed into law by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, requires non-attorney public....

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