California Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Filed By Michael Jackson Sex Abuse Accuser
The judge said Michael Jackson’s companies cannot be held liable for the late pop star’s alleged misconduct.
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Republicans Break Filibuster, Plan Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s SCOTUS Confirmation Vote for Monday
The Senate is expected to take a critical procedural vote on Sunday to advance Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court nomination. If successful, a final confirmation vote could take place as early as Monday evening. With Republicans holding a firm majority in the Senate, Barrett’s bid to advance is expected to succeed. According to CNN,
Federal Judge Exempts Colorado Churches From Masks Mandate, Social Distancing Requirements
In issuing his temporary injunction against Gov. Polis’s orders, Judge Daniel D. Domenico opined that he did not believe the churches could prove most of their claims were the case to move to trial.
Lawsuit Says Uber Forces “Barrage” of In-App Proposition 22 Propaganda on Drivers
The lawsuit claims that drivers are forced to read pro-Prop. 22 messages whenever they open the Uber app to start work.
Fiancée of Murdered Journalist Jamal Khashoggi Files Lawsuit Accusing Saudi Crown Prince of the Killing
Khashoggi’s fiancée, Hatice Cengiz, says that Saudi officials in the United States coordinated with their counterparts abroad to lure Khashoggi to a consulate in Turkey, wherein he was dismembered alive and murdered.
Senate Set to Schedule Vote for SCOTUS Nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett
The Senate is planning to hold a confirmation vote for Judge Barrett on Monday, despite Democrats’ claims of conservative hypocrisy.
San Francisco Set to Pass “CAREN Act,” Punishing People Who Place 911 Calls Motivated By Racial Bias
Not surprisingly, the act’s evocative name has garnered it no shortage of critics.
Trump Administration, Justice Department File Biggest Antitrust Lawsuit Against Google in Decades
While Republicans and Democrats alike support action against Google, some observers have criticized the timing of the case.
Michigan Chiropractor Sues State DHHS Over New Mask Mandate
An attorney for the chiropractor has said that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration has repeatedly flouted state law.
Peloton Recalls Thousands of Stationary Bicycles While Facing Down Competitors’ Patent Infringement Suit
Peloton has issued recalls for tens of thousands of stationary bike pedals following reports of product failure and injury.