All articles tagged with #legal ruling
A federal judge ruled that the Pentagon’s measures against Anthropic were illegal and baseless, giving the AI company a legal win and signaling constraints on government actions regarding AI technologies.
A pending legal ruling could allow Browns tight end Dae’Quan Wright to return to Ole Miss, while Cleveland keeps him on its 90-man roster and waits to see if he can practice ahead of the third preseason game, with the decision potentially reshaping his roster status.
Krafton responded to a court ruling over Subnautica 2 by saying it disagrees with the decision but is evaluating options as it pushes to update and release the game in Early Access, while the leadership changes at Unknown Worlds and ongoing litigation over a $250 million earnout continue in the background.
A federal judge ruled that former Joe Gibbs Racing competition director Chris Gabehart may continue working for Spire Motorsports, provided he avoids Gibbs-related duties, resolving a staffing issue and allowing him to remain active in NASCAR in a limited capacity.
A federal judge in Illinois dismissed a consumer lawsuit claiming Buffalo Wild Wings’ “boneless wings” labeling misled customers. The judge ruled the term is a common, fanciful name and that a reasonable consumer wouldn’t expect bone-in, wing meat, allowing the plaintiff to amend the complaint by March 20 if desired.
A federal judge in Illinois ruled Buffalo Wild Wings may label its product as 'boneless wings,' finding the term is common and not inherently deceptive; the Illinois Consumer Fraud Act claim was dismissed for lack of evidence, though the plaintiff can amend by March 20 to add facts that might show deception.
A federal appeals court temporarily blocked Hawaii from enforcing a new climate change tourist tax on cruise ships, which was set to start in 2026, after a lawsuit argued it violated the U.S. Constitution and would increase cruise costs. The law, aimed at raising nearly $100 million annually to address climate-related issues, is now under appeal, with enforcement halted pending the case's resolution.
A federal judge has allowed Hawaii's new climate change tax, which includes an 11% levy on cruise ship passengers, to take effect in 2026, despite legal challenges arguing it violates constitutional rights and could harm tourism; Hawaii aims to use the revenue to address climate-related issues like erosion and wildfires.
A US federal judge upheld the Trump administration's decision to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications, ruling it lawful under broad presidential authority, despite opposition from the US Chamber of Commerce and other legal challenges, signaling a potential restriction on skilled foreign worker immigration.
The US Supreme Court rejected Trump's attempt to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, citing lack of legal authority, marking a rare decision against the administration's efforts to use military force in Democratic-led cities amid protests.
A federal judge in Washington ruled that President Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B workers was within his authority under the Immigration and Nationality Act, rejecting the US Chamber of Commerce's challenge that the fee exceeded legal limits and violated procedures.
The Supreme Court has blocked President Trump from deploying the National Guard in Chicago, marking a significant legal setback for his efforts to send troops into cities despite local opposition.
A federal judge in Brooklyn overturned the conviction of Karl Jordan Jr., who was previously found guilty of murdering Jam Master Jay in 2002, citing insufficient evidence of motive, while another man remains convicted and a third awaits trial.
The Supreme Court extended its order blocking full SNAP payments amid the ongoing government shutdown, which could soon end as Congress considers a bill to reopen the government and resume food aid payments. The situation remains chaotic, with some beneficiaries receiving partial or no benefits, and legal battles over the funding continue. The shutdown has caused significant hardship for families relying on SNAP, highlighting the urgent need for resolution.
Islington Council won a High Court case allowing it to vaccinate an eight-month-old baby against her mother's wishes, citing the child's vulnerability to preventable diseases and the lack of scientific evidence linking vaccines to autism, under the authority of the Children Act 1989.