All articles tagged with #legal strategies
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The New York Times
The Menendez brothers are exploring a habeas petition as a potential legal pathway to challenge their convictions, citing new evidence of past abuse and assault that could lead to a new trial or reduced sentences, despite their recent parole denial.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Lawyers like Michael J. Gottlieb are using defamation lawsuits as a tool to combat political disinformation, representing clients targeted by false accusations and conspiracy theories. Gottlieb, along with a growing group of legal professionals, is deploying defamation, one of the oldest areas of the law, to hold individuals accountable for spreading false information that harms reputations. This legal strategy has gained traction in response to the proliferation of disinformation in the digital age, with organizations like Protect Democracy supporting these efforts to address the spread of falsehoods in public discourse and democracy.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo! Voices
President Biden and his inner circle are reportedly building a comprehensive legal network and crafting complex strategies to prepare for a close 2024 election finish, anticipating potential efforts by Donald Trump and the GOP to steal the election through legal challenges and political maneuvers. The preparations include war gaming scenarios and establishing a "superstructure" of legal teams and liberal operatives to counter potential election-denying tactics. Both camps are expecting an uncomfortably tight election outcome, with Team Biden actively planning for various nightmare scenarios, including a potential Jan. 6-style power grab by Trump and leading Republicans.