Hannah Gutierrez Reed, the armorer for the film “Rust,” was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in a New Mexico trial connected to the tragic 2021 on-set shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Hutchins, beloved in the industry, was fatally shot by a live round fired from a prop gun held by actor Alec Baldwin leaving behind her … Read Article
Elon Musk has filed a civil lawsuit in the San Francisco Superior Court against CEO Sam Altman and Open AI citing pursuit of profits over what had been originally agreed upon: benefitting humanity. Musk is pursuing legal action for breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, and unfair business practices. He seeks an injunction to … Read Article
In a unanimous decision on February 21, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 9-0 that choice-of-law clauses within marine insurance contracts are generally binding under federal maritime law. The Court emphasized that such clauses should be upheld unless they violate a federal statute or maritime policy, or if the contracting parties cannot provide a reasonable … Read Article
In Westlake Village, California, Rebecca Grossman, co-founder of the Grossman Burn Foundation, was found guilty of second-degree murder and additional charges stemming from a tragic crash in 2020. The incident, which occurred in Westlake Village, resulted in the deaths of two young brothers. After deliberating for about nine hours over two days, a jury composed … Read Article
The district filed a lawsuit asserting that George’s tied and twisted locs, worn atop his head, infringe upon its dress code, as they extend beyond the limits specified by the policy when let down. Despite the district’s acknowledgment that other students with locs comply with the length regulation, George has been subjected to in-school … Read Article
Restitution in criminal cases serves as a crucial aspect of the justice system, aiming to compensate victims for their losses resulting from the offender’s actions. It’s a legal mechanism designed to restore victims to the position they were in before the crime occurred, to the extent possible. This blog post provides an overview of restitution … Read Article
Two prominent champions of the “Call of Duty” gaming franchise have initiated an antitrust lawsuit against Activision Blizzard, alleging that the company holds an “unlawful monopoly” over leagues and tournaments, to the detriment of gamers. In a 44-page complaint filed by Hector “H3cz” Rodriguez and Seth “Scump” Abner, it is asserted that Activision Blizzard has … Read Article
Russia is reportedly developing a space-based capability to attack satellites using nuclear weapons, raising concerns among U.S. national security officials and lawmakers. While the White House confirms the development of an antisatellite capability by Russia, it emphasizes that the system is not currently active, and there’s no immediate threat to human safety or physical destruction … Read Article
In the realm of legal proceedings, setting trial dates is a crucial aspect that determines the pace and direction of a case. The process of scheduling trial dates involves various considerations, including the complexity of the case, the availability of parties involved, and the court’s docket. Additionally, scheduling orders play a significant role in outlining … Read Article