All articles tagged with #lawsuit dismissal
U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed Newsmax's lawsuit against Fox News for being a 'shotgun' pleading, giving Newsmax the opportunity to refile with a more specific complaint, after criticizing the initial broad and vague allegations.
Members of the Proud Boys are calling for Attorney General Pam Bondi's resignation after the Justice Department filed a motion to dismiss their $100 million lawsuit related to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, alleging systemic abuse and constitutional violations, which has sparked criticism and further legal challenges from Jan. 6 defendants and supporters.
A federal judge dismissed the Trump administration's lawsuit against all 15 Maryland federal judges, which challenged a court order stopping immediate deportations of migrants, citing respect for judicial independence and constitutional principles.
A federal judge dismissed the DOJ's lawsuit against Maryland federal judges over a temporary deportation freeze, citing that the case overstepped legal precedent and the separation of powers, emphasizing the judiciary's independence amid ongoing immigration disputes.
Blake Lively appeared at the Tribeca Film Festival in a sheer lace dress just hours after a judge dismissed a $400 million lawsuit filed against her by Justin Baldoni, which she and her legal team called a sham. Lively took to Instagram to speak out against retaliatory lawsuits and expressed her resolve to stand for women's rights, while her legal team celebrated the victory and announced plans for damages against the plaintiffs.
The SEC has agreed to drop its nearly two-year lawsuit against Binance and its co-founder, marking a significant shift in its approach to crypto regulation, following previous enforcement actions and a settlement with the Department of Justice. The move is seen as a win for the crypto industry, reflecting a broader trend of regulatory backdowns under the current administration.
A federal judge in Texas dismissed a lawsuit brought by pharmaceutical trade group PhRMA, arguing that forcing drug makers to negotiate Medicare drug prices is unconstitutional, ruling that the court lacks jurisdiction. The lawsuit is one of nine from the pharmaceutical industry challenging the price negotiations outlined in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. The judge's decision is a small win for the Biden administration, which is defending the negotiations on multiple fronts.
Lawsuits filed by families against Harvard University over the morgue scandal, where body parts from donated cadavers were allegedly stolen and sold, have been dismissed by a judge. The families had hoped to hold the university accountable for the misconduct of its morgue manager, who is facing criminal charges. The judge ruled that Harvard is immune from liability because it acted in good faith and is not responsible for the alleged misconduct of its employee. Attorneys for the families plan to appeal the decision.
Pop singer Lizzo has filed a motion to prevent a harassment lawsuit against her from going to court. Fashion designer Asha Daniels accused Lizzo and others of maintaining an unsafe and sexually charged workplace culture. Lizzo's lawyers argue that the lawsuit cannot be filed in California as Daniels is a resident of New York and was hired by a Delaware-based company. They also claim that Daniels is a disgruntled ex-employee who refused to comply with instructions. Lizzo still faces another lawsuit from three backing dancers with similar allegations.