The Stanley Cup, a popular product fueling the current cup trend, finds itself embroiled in a legal battle as a Seattle-based law firm, Tousley Brain Stephens PLLC, files a class-action lawsuit against Stanley. The suit alleges that the company. . .
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Florida Sports Betting Battle Escalates: Supreme Court to Weigh In
The contentious dispute over sports betting in Florida has reached a new height as two companies, Bontia-Fort Myers Corp and West Flagler Associates, have taken the matter to the Supreme Court. The legal battle centers on a 2021 deal that granted the Seminole Tribe control over sports betting within the state, a move contested by these two entities.
Less than a month after the Seminole Tribe disbursed approximately $58 million to the state, marking the first installment of a revenue-sharing agreement, the legal challenge was initiated. The core contention revolves around the provision of the deal that empowers. . .
Harvey Weinstein’s Legal Team Launches Court of Appeals Challenge in New York
In the latest chapter of the legal saga surrounding disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein, his defense team has embarked on a Court of Appeals challenge in New York. This move comes as Weinstein continues to serve his prison sentence for convictions related to sexual misconduct.
The legal maneuvering is centered around Weinstein's conviction in 2020, where he was found guilty of rape and sexual assault. Weinstein's attorneys are now seeking to contest this conviction at the New York Court of Appeals, the state's highest court. The proceedings could have far-reaching implications for the high-profile #MeToo. . .
Trump Clears Hurdle, Remains on Illinois Presidential Primary Ballot
Former President Donald Trump will remain on Illinois' presidential primary ballot, as the State Board of Elections dismissed a challenge to his eligibility. The bipartisan board voted unanimously against the lawsuit, stating it lacked the authority to decide on the challenge brought by a group of voters represented by the watchdog group Free Speech for the People and state elections lawyers.
The challenge was centered around Trump's alleged actions during the Capitol riot on January 6th, 2021. However, the board determined that the issue did not fall within its jurisdiction, allowing Trump to proceed in the Illinois primary.
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Can Trump Run in Illinois? 14th Amendment Challenge Rocks Presidential Bid
Donald Trump's presidential aspirations in Illinois hit a significant roadblock as five individuals, affiliated with a voting rights group, filed an official objection with the State Board of Elections today. The challenge seeks to disqualify the former president from appearing on the ballot for both the March 19th primary and the November 5th general election, casting a shadow over his 2024 campaign in the crucial swing state.
At the heart of the objection lies a provision within the 14th Amendment, which bars individuals who have engaged in "insurrection or rebellion" against the United States from holding federal office. The. . .