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FIFA has described legal applications filed by UEFA in U.S. courts seeking access to documents related to the governing body’s controversial private investment plan as part of a “s...
A New York Times analysis examines how defendants claiming postpartum psychosis must meet varying state-specific legal definitions of insanity to secure a not-guilty verdict.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has ruled that federal prosecutors can retroactively fix constitutional defects in gun possession cases involving marijuana users. The decision allows the government to reindict or continue prosecutions without dismissing charges previously deemed unlawful under recent Supreme Court rulings.
UEFA is preparing a criminal complaint against FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Swiss courts, alleging criminal mismanagement surrounding a failed plan to sell World Cup broadcasting rights to private investors. The organization is simultaneously calling for Infantino’s removal and fundamental structural reform.
A highly publicized U.S. court case is dividing public opinion as a jury considers whether severe psychosis absolved a mother of responsibility for killing her three children.
A U.S. court has permitted the FBI to privately review drug case files related to Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
A U.S. court has given its approval to settlements totaling $2.5 billion related to PFAS contamination in New Jersey.
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, the notorious leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, has been sentenced to life in prison by a US court and ordered to pay $15 billion in drug trafficking profits. Zambada, who had been an elusive figure for decades, apologized in court and urged younger generations not to follow his path.
A new study by Laine AI suggests that AI-related errors, or 'hallucinations,' in U.S. court filings are no longer isolated incidents but a rapidly increasing trend.
Judge Ryan Nelson of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit is facing a battery charge after a parking lot argument in Idaho, captured on video, where he allegedly tossed and stomped on a man's glasses.
The United States has indicted former Cuban President Raúl Castro on murder charges related to the 1996 downing of two planes. This action has escalated tensions between the two nations and is seen as a significant moment in their relations.
A US federal court has released what is purported to be Jeffrey Epstein's suicide note, which reportedly includes claims that he was investigated for months without anything being found. The note's contents have been widely reported by various news outlets.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit has upheld a jury's verdict, ordering Denver to pay $14 million to protesters involved in demonstrations related to George Floyd.
A US judge has upheld a decision to block subpoenas in a criminal investigation targeting Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell, rejecting a request to revisit the ruling.
A U.S. court has issued a ruling that prevents historical documents related to Mao Zedong from being returned to China.
A US appeals court has voided a $16.1 billion judgment that had been imposed against Argentina in connection with the seizure of the energy company YPF.
The Trump administration reportedly demanded the removal of Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel during talks with Havana on Cuba's future, according to the New York Times, as a condition for meaningful negotiations.
A Montreal man, charged in connection with a murder plot allegedly orchestrated by accused drug kingpin Ryan Wedding and involving a Quebec hitman known as Tupac, has pleaded not guilty in a U.S. court.
A U.S. Court of Appeals ruling allows a Texas law banning certain drag performances in front of children to go into effect in March, as the legal battle over the legislation continues.
The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts reports that deteriorating conditions in courthouses nationwide are causing safety and health issues, prompting a request for control over these properties.
Meta Platforms CEO and billionaire Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is set to be questioned for the first time in a U.S. court on Wednesday about Instagram's effect on the mental health of young users, as a landmark trial over youth social media addiction continues.
German industrial company BASF has sued Apple in a U.S. court, alleging that recent iPhone models infringe upon its proprietary facial authentication patents. The legal action highlights growing intellectual property disputes between traditional manufacturing firms and major technology manufacturers.
A New York court has upheld Denmark's claim against U.S. pension funds and their backers, marking a significant legal victory in the long-running Cum-Ex tax evasion investigation.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria has petitioned a U.S. federal court to prevent the disclosure of law enforcement documents related to past drug trafficking investigations involving the country.
The U.S. Court of International Trade ruled that several companies, including Abercrombie, are entitled to refunds for tariffs imposed under the previous administration's 'Liberation Day' policy, significantly boosting the retailer's earnings and stock price.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has dismissed certain charges against Wells Fargo following a jury's $22.1 million fee award, marking a partial legal victory for the bank.
Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico successfully defended their cross-border joint venture in a U.S. court, maintaining their alliance and antitrust immunity. This ruling allows the airlines to continue their collaborative operations between the United States and Mexico.
An Estonian citizen has pleaded guilty in a U.S. court to charges of procuring sensitive electronics for the benefit of the Russian military. The individual engaged in these activities for nearly a decade and now faces a potential sentence of up to 40 years in prison.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit issued a temporary order allowing the Postal Service to proceed with a proposed plan regarding mail-in ballots, marking a victory for Donald Trump on election integrity.
Five families have filed a lawsuit in a U.S. court in Brooklyn, accusing former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro of authorizing police killings during a deadly campaign.
The U.S. has re-sanctioned Francesca Albanese, a U.N. legal expert whose work on Israel has drawn accusations of antisemitism, just days after a U.S. court ordered the Treasury Department to suspend its penalties against her.
The CBC has removed Kars4Kids advertisements from its platforms following a US court ruling that banned the charity's jingle for being deceptive. The court found the jingle misleading to the public.
President Trump announced plans to withdraw more US troops from Germany than initially stated and warned Iran that the US could restart attacks if Tehran "misbehaves," while also reviewing a new peace proposal.
A delay in signing a trade deal between India and the U.S. is attributed to the Iran War and a U.S. court's tariff ruling, potentially exposing India to the risk of higher tariffs under a Section 301 probe.
A U.S. court has issued a ruling that prevents historical documents related to Mao Zedong from being returned to China.
A lawsuit alleges that three American security contractors were paid by the United Arab Emirates to carry out targeted political killings in Yemen, with one of their alleged targets now suing them in a U.S. federal court.
California's efforts to advance its 'trans agenda' faced another legal setback as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit rejected the state's attempt to narrow a recent Supreme Court ruling, following a major blow dealt by the high court two weeks prior.
A US court has ruled against a South Korean gaming company concerning its takeover plan, which was reportedly developed using artificial intelligence. This ruling marks a significant legal development for the company.
A U.S. court has begun steps towards ordering billions in tariff refunds, a move the Trump administration is likely to appeal as it seeks to block the repayments.
A 40-year-old Dutchman was sentenced to 20 years in a U.S. court in Montana for drug trafficking and money laundering, specifically for attempting to sell fentanyl to an undercover police officer.
Bitcoin tumbled as much as 5% early on Monday, dropping below $65,000. The sell-off has been driven by investors pulling out of speculative assets and concerns about future cryptocurrency regulation
American judicial authorities have determined that ongoing proceedings regarding former assets linked to President Bola Tinubu fall under civil jurisdiction rather than criminal prosecution, clarifying the legal framework for the case.
The German automaker has filed a lawsuit in a Texas federal court seeking a declaration that its automotive systems do not infringe upon three patents held by Avago Technologies, escalating a high-stakes intellectual property dispute.
A federal appeals court dismissed the case against former guards, citing a recent Supreme Court decision that restricts foreign citizens from filing lawsuits in U.S. courts.
International and U.S. courts have issued separate patent infringement rulings, ordering Samsung to pay Swatch $11.6 million for copying smartwatch applications and directing Guardant Health to pay $245 million for infringing cancer diagnostic patents. The decisions highlight ongoing legal battles over intellectual property in technology and healthcare.
A U.S. court has ruled that Guardant must pay $245 million in damages as part of a DNA sequencing patent dispute, concluding a significant legal battle.
Todd Blanche, former personal lawyer to Donald Trump, has been confirmed as the new US Attorney General by the Senate. His confirmation passed with a narrow vote, drawing criticism even from some Republicans.
A U.S. Court of Appeals rejected Joe Biden's appeal to prevent the Department of Justice from releasing audio recordings from a 2017 interview with his memoir ghostwriter.
Billionaire Gautam Adani submitted a sworn affidavit in a U.S. court, affirming that he was unaware of any quid pro quo offer that led to the U.S. Department of Justice's recent decision to drop an indictment against him and his associates.
A Canadian mother has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman in a U.S. court, alleging that the ChatGPT chatbot encouraged her daughter to commit suicide. This legal challenge highlights concerns about the company's responsibility in dangerous user conversations.
Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation are facing formal motions in a U.S. court, with 33 states officially calling for their breakup due to antitrust concerns.
A U.S. court sentenced a Georgian neo-Nazi teenager to 15 years in jail for soliciting hate crimes. The individual had expressed intentions to kill Jewish and Muslim people.
Families of victims from a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, Canada, have filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman in a US court. They allege that OpenAI had identified the perpetrator prior to the attack.
HYBE, the agency behind BTS, has filed a U.S. court petition to identify an anonymous social media user who leaked the group's song 'ARIRANG' on X before its official release, intending to pursue copyright litigation in South Korea.
A U.S. court has issued a ruling that will keep historical documents related to Mao Zedong out of China, a decision with implications for cultural heritage and international relations.
A U.S. court has ruled in favor of AI company Anthropic against the Pentagon, while China has reportedly banned top scientists from leaving the country, both developments occurring within the broader context of the global AI race.
Appeals Court Refuses Trump's Request To Reconsider CNN Defamation Suit President Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against CNN appears to be dead for the time being, as an appeals court denied his motion to rehear the case. A three-judge panel had held in November that Trump hadn’t done enough to show that CNN compared him to Adolph Hitler when it described his claims about the 2020 election as “the Big Lie.” In a brief unsigned order on March 17, the U.S. Court of Appeals for ...
Four men are accused in a South Florida court of plotting the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise, an event that plunged Haiti into ongoing chaos.
Takeshi Ebisawa, 61, a Japanese national, pleaded guilty to six charges related to trafficking nuclear material in a U.S. court.
FedEx Seeks Tariff Refund With Lawsuit Against US Authored by Jill McLaughlin via The Epoch Times, FedEx is suing the United States Feb. 23, seeking a full refund on President Donald Trump’s emergency tariffs after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled his use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) lacked authorization. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. Court of International Trade, seeks to recoup all duties paid by FedEx as a result of IEEPA orders and any interest ...
Senior U.S. officials are pressing partners including the European Union and Japan to stick to commitments they made in earlier negotiations.