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Tampa Free Press on MSN.com · 12h

Federal Judge Strikes Down Trump Executive Order Targeting Perkins Coie Law Firm As Unconstitutional

A U.S. federal judge has declared an executive order specifically targeting the law firm Perkins Coie LLP unconstitutional, ruling it violates fundamental rights under the First, Fifth, and Sixth Amendments.
Law.com · 1d

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."
New York Post on MSN.com · 3d

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

Fox lawyers argued Smartmatic is a failing enterprise beset by a steady decline in revenue and that it is now seeking a “litigation lottery ticket.”
Los Angeles Times on MSN.com · 3d

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.
JD Supra · 1d

Stay ADvised: 2025, Issue 10

Turns Out That Goldfish "No Artificial Flavors or Preservatives" Claim Was a Red Herring, New York Federal Court Says - A federal
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.
Firearms Policy Coalition · 14h

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Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that it has filed a motion for summary judgment in its Second Amendment lawsuit challenging laws prohibiting individuals from carrying firearms at certain locations in the State of Texas.
Yahoo Finance · 8d

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.
Markets Insider · 16d

Bausch says court grants summary judgment in favor of FDA, Salix, and Teva

Bausch Health Companies (BHC) and its gastroenterology business, Salix Pharmaceuticals, announced the U.S. District Court for the District of
Icon for finance.yahoo.comYahoo Finance · 16d

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 ...
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.
IPWatchdog · 11d

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.
Icon for www.dispatch.comColumbus Dispatch · 10d

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

In his April 23 ruling, Watson said that the parents who sued the district did not properly respond to the school board's motion for a summary judgment. According to Watson, the plaintiffs in this ...
Icon for www.housingwire.comHousingWire · Apr 3, 2025

Judge rules in favor of Ginnie Mae in lawsuit brought by Texas Capital Bank

Ginnie Mae filed its original motion for summary judgment in January after the judge rejected a similar motion from the bank in October 2024. A spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Housing and ...
Icon for www.detroitnews.comDetroit News · 28d

Federal judge issues order in blind student's legal battle over access to Wayne State Law

or activity or in undue financial and administrative burdens,'" the judge wrote in response to motions for summary judgment filed by the university and Omar. People are entitled to reasonable ...
Icon for www.citizen-times.comAsheville Citizen-Times · 6d

In NC attorney general suit, judge denies HCA’s move that would have limited case’s scope

In July 2024, HCA filed a motion for partial summary judgment in the case claiming that the amended asset purchase agreement failed to stipulate that HCA must continue to provide the same quality ...
Icon for www.aol.comAOL · 12d

DOJ: Noncitizen IL officials kept from ICE accused of murder after jail release

In a statement of material facts for its motion for summary judgment against the state’s migrant sanctuary laws, the U.S. Department of Justice last week said the federal government has ...
GazetteXtra · 3d

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

Fox News filed a motion for summary judgment Tuesday, attacking voting machine company Smartmatic's demand for $2.7 billion in damages in its defamation suit against the conservative-leaning
Icon for www.pharmiweb.comPharmiWeb · 17d

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

Kennedy, et al. (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 ...
Icon for www.aol.comAOL · 2d

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

The filing from attorneys representing Fox Corp, Fox News, and some talent on Wednesday came in support of the motion for summary judgment, in which their attorneys urged the court that Smartmatic ...
Icon for www.jurist.orgJurist · 25d

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.postandcourier.comPost and Courier · 5d

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

Attorneys for the Reddys filed a motion for summary judgment in March, asking the court to rule in favor of the homeowners and invalidate the state environmental agency's previous administrative ...
Law.com · 9d

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.
Jurist · 4d

US Supreme Court hears oral arguments in consequential disability rights case

The US Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Monday in a disability-rights appeal brought on behalf of a student and her parents against their school district, alleging their child did not receive
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,
Florida Politics · 1d

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).
Icon for www.aclu.orgAclu.org · 18d

Kansas v. Harper

Following an evidentiary hearing in January 2024, the district court granted the Attorney General’s motion for a preliminary injunction ... Meanwhile, the parties have briefed summary judgment in the district court, but further proceedings are stayed ...
JD Supra · 3d

Louisiana Supreme Court Issues Key Ruling on Contractor Summary Judgment

Earlier this month, the Louisiana Supreme Court issued a significant decision that holds implications for insurers and their insured contractors
Icon for natlawreview.comThe National Law Review · Apr 4, 2025

Summary Judgment Granted in Heavy Metals in Chocolate Class Action

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Icon for reason.comReason · 15d

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 ...
Bloomberg Law News · 2d

Case: Discrimination/Discharge (E.D. Pa.)

A Pennsylvania federal court granted Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.'s motion for summary judgment, dismissing a fired over 40-year-old White male shift supervisor’s claims alleging age and gender discrimination under Title VII,
ABC News on MSN.com · 2d

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

Fox News is continuing to fight back against a $2.7 billion defamation lawsuit brought by voting machine company Smartmatic.