All articles tagged with #appeals process
The Trump administration's OPM proposes stricter rules for probationary federal employees, limiting their ability to appeal dismissals and shifting adjudication to OPM's own office, aiming to streamline processes and increase accountability amid broader probation reforms.
A $454 million civil fraud judgment against Donald Trump has been finalized in New York, allowing the former president to begin the appeals process while accruing nearly $112,000 in daily post-judgment interest. The judgment, stemming from allegations that Trump inflated his wealth to secure loans, gives him 30 days to appeal and requires him to deposit funds or secure a bond for the total amount. New York Attorney General Letitia James has indicated plans to seize assets if Trump cannot cover the bill, though the appeal may delay collection. Trump's interest will now increase to $111,984 per day, with his co-defendants also facing daily charges until the penalty is paid.
The federal judge overseeing Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case has temporarily paused all procedural deadlines while appeals over a major issue play out, potentially delaying his March 2024 trial date. The judge's order acknowledges that she no longer has jurisdiction over aspects of the case while the DC Circuit Court of Appeals considers whether Trump is immune and can be tried. Special counsel Jack Smith has asked the Supreme Court to step in to speed up the appeals process. The trial date could be affected, but the judge will reconsider it once the appeals process concludes. The pause does not prevent the judge from enforcing measures already imposed, including a limited gag order against Trump. Prosecutors have asked for an expedited review of the immunity matter, while defense attorneys argue against disrupting their holiday plans and "disenfranchising" voters in 2024.
The judge overseeing former President Donald Trump's federal election interference case has put a hold on the proceedings while the appeals process takes place. Trump's lawyers requested the stay, but special counsel Jack Smith's team opposed it, wanting certain filings to continue. The delay does not prevent the enforcement of protective orders, Trump's conditions of release, or the limited gag order. The special counsel has asked the Supreme Court to intervene and resolve the matter quickly. Trump has pleaded not guilty to charges of attempting to overturn the 2020 election results and has denied any wrongdoing.
Airbnb users with criminal records are speaking out against the company's background check policy, which has resulted in account suspensions and bans. Airbnb uses Inflection Risk Solutions to conduct background checks on guests, but users argue that the checks are unfair and fail to consider mitigating factors. Some users, including a councilwoman and an assistant professor, have had their bans lifted after public outcry, but others are still fighting for reinstatement. Airbnb acknowledges that background checks are not perfect and offers an appeals process, but users are calling for a more personalized and nuanced approach.
Former Trump Chief of Staff Mark Meadows has filed an emergency motion requesting a stay in his Fulton County, Georgia, election interference case after a judge rejected his bid to have the case moved to federal court. Meadows and 18 others, including former President Donald Trump, are facing charges in a racketeering indictment for alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election in Georgia. The judge ruled that Meadows' involvement in arranging a phone call where Trump asked Georgia's Secretary of State to "find" votes was "campaign-related political activity" and not within his official duties as chief of staff. Meadows intends to seek expedited review in the Court of Appeals.
If Microsoft's appeal to acquire Activision Blizzard fails, the company will have to wait for a decade before attempting another merger, according to article 11.29 of the final report. The saga is currently being chronicled in a 900+ page official thread on ResetEra.
Activision Blizzard CEO, Bobby Kotick, expects an "accelerated" appeals process after the UK competition regulator blocked the company's merger with Microsoft. Kotick slammed the decision as "irrational" and not based on fact. The case is set to be reviewed by the UK's Competition Appeal Tribunal, and Kotick anticipates the case to be fast-tracked. The current merger agreement expires on July 18, after which Activision Blizzard could walk away with a $3 billion termination fee.
Ty Gibbs, a rookie driver in the NASCAR Cup Series, heads into Sunday's race at Martinsville Speedway with four consecutive top-10 finishes, marking only the second time since 2018 that a Cup rookie has achieved this feat. Gibbs' success is attributed to minimizing mistakes and working with his crew chief, Chris Gayle. Meanwhile, some NASCAR drivers and analysts are calling for more transparency in the appeals process, suggesting that hearings should be livestreamed to the public. Additionally, driver Alex Bowman is pushing his limits by competing in the High Limit Sprint Car Series, while Todd Gilliland has achieved four consecutive top-15 finishes for Front Row Motorsports.
NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin lost his appeal against a $50,000 fine and 25-point penalty for intentionally hitting Ross Chastain at Phoenix. Hamlin feared that this could have unintended consequences and prevent drivers from showing off their personalities in public. He also explained the appeals process, revealing that the burden of proof is on NASCAR to show that someone broke a rule and that they ruled appropriately. Hamlin provided SMT data and examples of other "race manipulation" cases that weren't penalized.