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ABC News on MSN.com · 3d

Fox News, Smartmatic file dueling motions for summary judgment in defamation case

Fox wrote a clear message in a new court filing on Wednesday: "Smartmatic is not Dominion." The filing from attorneys representing Fox Corp, Fox News, and some talent on Wednesday
Washington Examiner · 3d

Fox News motion claims Smartmatic had no good reputation to damage

“While Smartmatic claims scores of lost contract opportunities, there is no evidence that Fox News’s coverage caused a single former, existing, or potential customer to refuse to do business with Smartmatic,” Fox’s motion argues, noting that Smartmatic had no major United States contracts in 2020 and had no prospects of landing any new ones.
Los Angeles Times on MSN.com · 4d

Fox News says Smartmatic was not harmed by its 2020 election reporting

In 2023, Fox News paid $787.5 million to settle a separate defamation suit filed by Dominion Voting Systems over its reporting on President Trump’s false claims of election fraud in 2020. But “Smartmatic is not Dominion,” according to the Fox News legal team.
Yahoo Finance · 9d

Cowper Law LLP Defeats Medtronic's Motion for Summary Judgment in MiniMed Insulin Pump Litigation

BOSTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / April 25, 2025 / Cowper Law LLP has successfully defeated Medtronic Inc's Motion for Summary Judgment based on statute of limitations in the case Davis et al. v. Medtronic MiniMed Inc.
Law.com · 2d

Judge Bars Trump Administration From Enforcing Perkins Coie Executive Order

Howell noted in her salvo that Trump's tact is "a cringe-worthy twist on the theatrical phrase," in which his executive order "takes the approach of, 'Let's kill the lawyers I don't like,'" and in doing so, is "sending a clear message: lawyers must stick to the party line, or else."
Icon for nypost.comNew York Post · 4d

Fox News claims Smartmatic is ‘failing business’ looking for ‘litigation lottery ticket’: court docs

Getty Images In its own motion for summary judgment which was filed with Manhattan ... Martinez has denied wrongdoing and moved to dismiss the case against him. Fox News claimed in court documents ...
The Harvard Crimson · 10d

Harvard Asks Judge to Expedite Lawsuit Against Trump Admin, Declines to Request Emergency Injunction

Harvard asked a federal judge to fast-track its legal challenge against the Trump administration’s decision to freeze more than $2 billion in grants and contracts, calling for quick action to mitigate harm to research and academic projects.
The Post and Courier · 5d

'Not justice but tyranny.' Judge reaffirms state authority over SC beaches ahead of seawall trial.

A judge affirmed the Dept. of Environmental Services' authority over SC beaches as the Isle of Palms "seawall" lawsuit against homeowner Rom Reddy continues.
Icon for www.nytimes.comThe New York Times · 26d

Two Law Firms File for Permanent Relief From Trump’s Executive Orders

Jenner & Block and WilmerHale are seeking summary judgments against what one of them ... by Jenner & Block and WilmerHale are motions for summary judgment, meaning the firms are asking the judges ...
Icon for finance.yahoo.comYahoo Finance · 17d

U.S. District Court Grants Summary Judgment in Favor of FDA, Salix, and Teva, and Against Norwich

Today, the District Court denied Norwich's motion and granted summary judgment in favor of the FDA, Salix, and Teva, and closed the case. "We are pleased with the ruling issued today by the U.S ...
Icon for www.dispatch.comColumbus Dispatch · 10d

Federal judge dismisses parent suit accusing Hilliard schools of mishandling LGTBQ issues

Watson dismissed one of the claims against the district without ... did not properly respond to the school board's motion for a summary judgment. According to Watson, the plaintiffs in this ...
IPWatchdog · 12d

SCOTUS Denies Petitions from Summary Judgment Rulings on Section 101, Attorney’s Fees Awards

On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court published an order list denying petitions for writ of certiorari in several IP cases, including a pair of petitions challenging Section 101 rulings by lower courts at the summary judgment phase despite alleged factual disputes.
The Vindicator · 4d

City asks judge to ignore suit dismissal request

An attorney for the city of Youngstown asked a judge not to grant a request by developer Dominic Marchionda and two of his companies to dismiss its $834,608 civil lawsuit against them “as part of a scheme” to “assist in laundering public funds.
Icon for www.jurist.orgJurist · 26d

Legal aid group files brief in support of Perkins Coie challenge against Trump order

The NAACP Legal Defense Fund filed an amicus curie brief against the Trump administration in support of Perkins Coie’s motion for summary judgment on Monday. Supporting the law firm, the group argued that legal representation should be free from fear of ...
Icon for www.thestar.com.myThe Star · Dec 15, 2023

Summary judgment entered against lawyer Shafee in tax case

On Sept 27, 2021, LHDN applied for its suit against Muhammad Shafee, which was filed on May 6, to be decided through summary judgment, on grounds that the defendant had failed to pay the income ...
Icon for www.chicagobusiness.comCrain's Chicago Business · 16d

Jenner fights Trump bid to shut down lawsuit, says executive order 'patently unconstitutional'

His order against Jenner & Block limited access ... order preventing its enforcement. Jenner filed a motion for summary judgment in the case earlier this month, claiming the order could cripple ...
Icon for ipwatchdog.comIPWatchdog · 19d

ROSS Intelligence Appeals Originality, Fair Use Rulings in Thomson Reuters AI Legal Tool Lawsuit

“Judge Bibas’ summary judgment rulings are doctrinally flawed ... In September 2023, Judge Bibas entered an opinion largely denying motions for summary judgement from both ROSS and Thomson ...
Icon for www.pharmiweb.comPharmiWeb · 17d

U.S. District Court Grants Summary Judgment in Favor of FDA, Salix, and Teva, and Against Norwich

(Case No. 25-cv- 00091), denied Norwich's motion for a preliminary injunction treated as a motion for summary judgment in its lawsuit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Norwich had asked the District Court for a judgment declaring the FDA ...
Icon for www.finanznachrichten.deFinanznachrichten · 17d

Bausch Health Companies Inc.: U.S. District Court Grants Summary Judgment in Favor of FDA, Salix, and Teva, and Against Norwich

(Case No. 25-cv- 00091), denied Norwich's motion for a preliminary injunction treated as a motion for summary judgment in its lawsuit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Norwich had asked the District Court for a judgment declaring the FDA ...
Icon for www.morningstar.comMorningstar · 17d

U.S. District Court Grants Summary Judgment in Favor of FDA, Salix, and Teva, and Against Norwich

LAVAL, QC / ACCESS Newswire / April 17, 2025 / Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE:BHC)(TSX:BHC) (the "Company" or "Bausch Health"), and its gastroenterology business Salix Pharmaceuticals, Inc ...
Law.com · 10d

Susman Godfrey Seeks Summary Judgment in Suit Fighting Trump Executive Order

On the same day the Houston-founded trial firm Susman Godfrey filed a motion seeking the summary judgment and permanent injunctive relief from the executive order signed by President Donald Trump, the administration filed a motion to dismiss the suit.
JD Supra · 2d

New Jersey Appellate Division confirms timing options for filing a motion to dismiss pursuant to New Jersey Court Rule 4:6-2(e)

In the recent case of Bank, et al. v. Lee, the New Jersey Appellate Division addressed a significant procedural issue regarding the timing for
Bloomberg Law News · 5d

Teacher Fails to Revive Due Process Claims Against District

A Pennsylvania school district fought off the due process claims it faced from a former teacher over his transfer, after he made questionable comments about female students.
Thoroughbred Daily News · 4d

Serpe Clenbuterol Case Reaches Legal Inflection Point

In its ongoing case against Philip Serpe for a Clenbuterol positive stemming from last August, the Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit (HIWU) will not pursue a fine against the trainer–what could have been a $25,
Florida Politics · 2d

Judge tosses Bowen Kou’s lawsuit against the FRSCC

A Judge has tossed a lawsuit filed by former Senate candidate Bowen Kou against the Florida Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee (FRSCC).
Star Tribune on MSN.com · 4d

Alleging clerk’s conflict, pork producers seek Minnesota federal judge’s recusal in antitrust case

Several U.S. pork producers have asked for a Minnesota federal judge to step aside from their pending antitrust case after raising numerous accusations of a conflict of interest against a law clerk. In a motion filed Monday night,
JD Supra · 4d

Pennsylvania Superior Court Vacates Summary Judgment Due to Procedural Error in Response Time

A motion for summary judgment was filed by the hematology defendants on October 26, 2023. The appellants did not file a response opposing their motion. On December 5, 2023, the defendant-podiatrist filed a joinder in the hematology defendants’ motion for summary judgment. Eight days later, the trial court granted both motions for summary judgment.
Icon for reason.comReason · 16d

Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Temporary Restraining Order, and Summary Judgement in Our Case Against Trump's "Liberation Day" Tariffs

As explained in today's motion, the new tariffs are inflicting grave harm on them, and in at least some cases threaten their viability. In earlier posts, previewed our key arguments and ...