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Family Sues After 'Widow Maker' Tree Collapse Kills Father at Austin BBQ
law-and-courts13 days ago

Family Sues After 'Widow Maker' Tree Collapse Kills Father at Austin BBQ

The family of Kirk Foyle, a Texas father of four, filed a lawsuit against Green Mesquite BBQ and nearby property owners after a diseased pecan tree the complaint calls the 'Widow Maker' collapsed onto him while he was dining outdoors in Austin, killing him. The suit accuses staff of gross negligence for failing to inspect, maintain, remove, or warn about the dangerous condition despite visible signs of disease, and seeks at least $1 million in damages for death, mental anguish, and costs. The incident occurred May 19 during storms at 1410 Barton Springs Rd.

via Fox News|
#law-and-courts#lawsuit#negligence
Virginia judge halts assault weapons ban days before it takes effect
law-and-courts16 days ago

Virginia judge halts assault weapons ban days before it takes effect

A Lancaster County Circuit Judge granted a preliminary injunction blocking Virginia’s new assault weapons ban from taking effect July 1, finding the plaintiffs are likely to succeed under the Virginia Constitution and applying the Bruen framework. The injunction, which keeps enforcement paused through December 31 or until a final order, allows one plaintiff to proceed after a standing finding; the case involves Gun Owners of America, the Virginia Citizens Defense League and John Crump, and the commonwealth has signaled an appeal, while similar relief is being sought by the NRA in another county.

via Courthouse News|
#assault-weapons-ban#gun-control#injunction
Appeals Court Orders New Trials in Elijah McClain Paramedics Case
law-and-courts1 month ago

Appeals Court Orders New Trials in Elijah McClain Paramedics Case

The Colorado Court of Appeals reversed the homicide convictions of two former Aurora paramedics in Elijah McClain’s 2019 death, ruling the trial court misapplied the standard of care by instructing jurors to rely on generic meanings rather than a professional standard under the circumstances. The decision means new trials for Jeremy Cooper and Peter Cichuniec, who were convicted of criminally negligent homicide (Cooper also for second‑degree assault) and were sentenced to probation. The ruling emphasizes the need for jurors to apply a professional standard of care rather than a generic “reasonable person” standard in such cases.

via The Colorado Sun|
#aurora#colorado-court-of-appeals#criminally-negligent-homicide
9th Circuit Rules California Cannot Make Federal Agents Show ID
law-and-courts2 months ago

9th Circuit Rules California Cannot Make Federal Agents Show ID

The 9th Circuit struck down California's law requiring federal officers to display identification on duty, ruling it directly regulates the federal government and conflicts with the Supremacy Clause. The DOJ had challenged the rule along with a separate mask ban on federal agents, continuing a larger legal fight over immigration enforcement powers.

via Los Angeles Times|
#9th-circuit#california#federalism
Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino to face court questions over Chicago immigration crackdown
law-and-courts8 months ago

Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino to face court questions over Chicago immigration crackdown

Gregory Bovino, a U.S. Border Patrol commander known for his role in Chicago's aggressive deportation efforts, is scheduled to appear before a federal judge in Chicago to address allegations related to the use of tear gas on protesters and a lawsuit challenging federal tactics. The hearing, presided over by Judge Sara Ellis, may include Bovino's testimony and possible contempt findings, amid ongoing scrutiny of federal law enforcement practices in Chicago.

via Chicago Sun-Times|
#chicago-courtroom#deportation-campaign#federal-judge
Supreme Court to Decide Legality of Trump’s Tariffs in Key Case
law-and-courts10 months ago

Supreme Court to Decide Legality of Trump’s Tariffs in Key Case

The Supreme Court is fast-tracking a case to determine if President Trump can use emergency powers to impose tariffs globally, with a decision potentially impacting presidential authority and international trade policies. The case involves legal questions about the authority granted by the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and includes multiple challenges from different groups, with oral arguments scheduled for early November.

via The Hill|
#emergency-powers#international-trade#law-and-courts