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Court Clears Sunrise Wind to Move Forward After Offshore Wind Freeze
business23 days ago

Court Clears Sunrise Wind to Move Forward After Offshore Wind Freeze

A federal judge granted an injunction allowing Ørsted’s Sunrise Wind project off New York to resume construction after the Trump-era halt on five offshore wind leases, ruling that the delays could cause irreparable harm due to loss of a specialized installation vessel; Sunrise Wind is about 45% complete and, once built, would power roughly 600,000 homes, with operation possible as soon as October, while the underlying lawsuit challenging the stop-work order continues.

Courts Push Restart of US Offshore Wind Projects
policy23 days ago

Courts Push Restart of US Offshore Wind Projects

Courts in multiple districts blocked the Interior Department’s order to halt five offshore wind projects, granting temporary injunctions that allow ongoing construction to continue while final rulings are issued; the government’s classified national-security justification was not persuasive, and projects nearing completion are likely to finish despite potential appeals.

Court blocks NH from ending car inspections, keeping program in effect
environment28 days ago

Court blocks NH from ending car inspections, keeping program in effect

A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking New Hampshire from ending its motor vehicle inspection program, in a lawsuit by Gordon-Darby Inc., ordering the state to resume and enforce the program. The ruling cites potential violations of the Clean Air Act if the program were ended without EPA approval, which has not yet been granted.

Medical groups sue to overturn CDC’s updated childhood vaccine guidance
health1 month ago

Medical groups sue to overturn CDC’s updated childhood vaccine guidance

Six major medical associations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Infectious Diseases Society of America, asked a federal judge to reverse the CDC’s newly revised childhood vaccine schedule and to block ACIP’s planned February meeting, arguing the changes lacked new safety evidence and were driven by a directive from Health and Human Services Secretary Kennedy after he replaced the previous advisers. The groups want the schedule restored to the April 2025 plan and to replace Kennedy-appointed ACIP members, as a wider litigation over vaccine guidance unfolds; the CDC maintains the process was lawful and insurers will continue covering vaccines the same as before, with ACIP’s February meeting still on the calendar.

Supreme Court Allows Google Play Store Reforms to Proceed
technology4 months ago

Supreme Court Allows Google Play Store Reforms to Proceed

The Supreme Court declined Google's request to block court-mandated changes to the Google Play Store following a legal victory by Epic Games, requiring Google to allow third-party app stores, share app catalogs, and permit alternative payment methods, with some provisions set to take effect soon. Google plans to continue its legal appeal, while Epic Games celebrates the decision that could increase competition and user choice in app payments.

Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump from Firing Fed Governor Lisa Cook
politics5 months ago

Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump from Firing Fed Governor Lisa Cook

A federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump from firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook while her lawsuit challenging her removal is ongoing, citing concerns over the violation of the Fed's independence and the 'for cause' removal provisions. The case highlights tensions over presidential influence on Fed appointments and dismissals.