Events for “legal”

Live: Prominent athlete tells court Alan Jones kissed him twice without consent

Watch live: House panel examines birthright citizenship after Supreme Court ruling

A House Judiciary Committee panel on Wednesday will examine the Supreme Court’s recent decision on birthright citizenship and potential legislative responses to it.

Musk director Alex Gibney on Elon Musk’s legal threat: ‘He wasn’t interested in talking’

The pet trade puts reptiles and amphibians at risk: close legal gaps now

Nature, Published online: 14 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02852-3 Patchy legislation means that animals are routinely taken from their natural habitats and sold in other countries. Fresh national and international measures could help to stop this exploitation.

Suspected poacher reportedly trampled to death by elephants after illegally entering national park

A suspected poacher has been found dead after entering a protected National Park area illegally and encountering a herd of elephants.

The case for NZ joining the UK in sanctioning Israel over illegal West Bank settlements

The government insists sanctioning Israel is too complex so close to an election. But New Zealand also has obligations under international law it shouldn’t ignore.

GTA 6 online mode appears to receive Rockstar's first public acknowledgment, via mention of in-development "32 player format" in legal docs

Up until now, Rockstar Games have kept mum about what plans they have for the future of Grand Theft Auto multiplayer once GTA 6 releases on consoles in November.

Rockstar had a mole in the union worker Discord server "for over two and a half years", GTA 6 company reveals during legal battle

Back in October 2025, GTA 6 developers Rockstar fired a group of 34, mostly UK-based employees on a charge of "gross misconduct", alleging that they had risked the leaking of confidential information while posting on a Discord server set up by union organisers.

Israeli Army Chief Orders Legal Review of ‘NAZA’ Documentary

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said the documentary, in which IDF soldiers outline what they claim are Israel's tactics of deliberately targeting civilians in Gaza, constitutes "an attack on the State of Israel."

Paramount files new legal statement saying states' antitrust suit misses the whole point of the merger

The studio is arguing that the goal of the $111 billion merger is to make the combined Paramount competitive with Netflix and Amazon, not rival studios.

Lady Gaga Says Surf Brand Must Repay $250K Legal Bill After Failed ‘Mayhem’ Lawsuit: ‘A Publicity Stunt’

The superstar says the defeated lawsuit over a “common dictionary word” was costly and never should have been filed.

Inside the RNC's legal fight over "election integrity"

Less than two months before the midterms , Republicans are fighting roughly 200 legal battles to try to impact elections, including several cases in which the GOP isn't officially participating but is paying legal fees or advising on strategy.

Bernie Sanders proposes 20 year prison sentence for AI devs who plow ahead with Artificial Superintelligence plans — penalty on par with illegally developing ro

Senators Bernie Sanders and Greg Cezar have announced their Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act .

Minnesota churches roiled by legal battle over ICE surveillance and right to protest

Court cases involving Twin Cities churches and immigration enforcement highlight how the acrimonious debate continues to roil faith communities more than six months since the federal surge turned Minnesota into a symbol of defiance of the Trump administration's policies.

The legal drama of imprisoned Sam Bankman-Fried is waiting on its last act

The fallen leader of the former top exchange FTX is looking for answers from the U.S. Supreme Court.

Dentists issue warnings about illegal pop-up events in hotels

Premises in which dentistry happens must be registered with the relevant inspectorate but most hotels are not.

Alex Gibney Says He Got “Nothing Back” From Elon Musk When Reaching Out After Doc Legal Threat

But Gibney has "great concern" that HBO Max may not be able to bring 'Musk' to audiences, as planned, before Warner Bros. Discovery is acquired by the tech barons behind Paramount.

Alien Terrorist Removal Court deports legal US resident to Afghanistan in first-ever case

Nazira Haji Zada, a lawful permanent resident, conceded to being an "alien terrorist." It marks the first case in the Alien Terrorist Removal Court.

Trump’s plan to halve FEMA workforce illegal, judge rules

A federal judge determined Friday that the Trump administration broke the law when it attempted to cut the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) workforce, a ruling which coincided with America’s hurricane season.

‘SNL U.K.’ Weekend Update Takes Aim at Trump’s New Hair — and Paddy Young Says the Punchline Was ‘Taken From Me by Our Legal Team’

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Danish FA allege FIFA Legal Committee evaded questions on Infantino’s plan

FIFA Legal Committee accused of evading questions on controversial World Cup proposal put forward by Gianni Infantino.

Lack of 'enforcement of EU laws': Consumer products contain 'illegal levels of restricted chemicals'

Eve Irvine is pleased to welcome Hélène Duguy, Senior Environmental Lawyer at ClientEarth.

Trump administration suffers double legal setback over immigration policy

Courts and Democratic-led states mount legal challenges against Trump administration visa and green card limits.

‘I still don’t have my MRI’: My health insurer canceled my plan without warning. Is that legal?

“It wasn’t an ACA plan, but it was meaningfully cheaper than anything I could find on the ACA exchange.”

Sharpeville massacre survivors start legal fight for justice in South Africa

At least 69 people were shot dead in 1960 but no-one has been prosecuted and victims want restitution.

Animated map shows spread of illegal Israeli settlements across Palestine

Some 750,000 settlers live across more than 500 illegal settlements and outposts, as Israeli pogroms hit record highs.

XCancel suspended "due to a new development in the ongoing legal proceedings"

Article URL: https://xcancel.com/twitter Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49695459 Points: 51 # Comments: 23

Loss of legal immigrant caregivers puts America’s seniors at risk

Every lapsed visa or expired protection is a resident who loses the person who knows their routines, care needs and potential risks best.

Trump pledges $5K checks if Republicans do well in the midterms. Can he legally do that?

President Trump’s pledge to give $5,000 to every U.S.

NSW police seize 36 illegal ebikes on northern beaches that are now destined for the crusher

Officers found one 14-year-old’s ebike was capable of hitting 90km/h.

Empower the Supreme Court’s supermajority on substantive matters

This is the seventh piece in a series on what I believe the court can, and should, do better.

More election-related action on the interim docket

Plus, should the Supreme Court try to shorten oral arguments?

Citing election-fraud concerns, Trump administration brings dispute over voter database to the Supreme Court

For the second time in three days, the Trump administration on Tuesday came to the Supreme Court, asking the justices to clear the way for it to implement a program that it says is intended to combat election fraud.

Justice Kavanaugh stands up for state constitutional law in the Missouri congressional case

A crucial case decided yesterday on the Supreme Court’s emergency docket will likely mean that in the upcoming November election Republicans will win only 6 of 8 Missouri congressional seats in the new House of Representatives, rather than 7 of 8, as they were hoping for.

Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court

Welcome to SCOTUSblog’s recurring series in which we interview experts on different supreme courts around the world and how they compare with our own.

Regulation of educational institutes: SC issues notice to School Education Secretary on contempt plea

The Supreme Court was hearing a contempt plea filed by advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay, who alleged that the Secretary did not take any action on his representation

‘I was being polite’: prominent athlete continued texting Alan Jones after alleged assaults due to his reputation, trial hears

Witness tells court he sent Jones friendly messages after two alleged assaults because he had been generous to him Listen to the podcast Alan Jones on Trial Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A prominent athlete who has accused Alan Jones of twice kissin

A Rare Nazi-Looted Painting, Lost for Some 80 Years, Turned Up in a Real Estate Listing. Now, a Judge Has Ordered It Returned to Its Rightful Heirs

Missing since it was stolen in Amsterdam in 1945, Giacomo Ceruti’s ‘Portrait of a Lady’ will be restored to its true owners, a court in Argentina has ruled in a landmark decision

More parents sue Meta over how it treats their children

Two parents and their children in Illinois and California have sued the social media giant over unreleased facial recognition software tied to Meta's smart glasses.

Trump's forced coal plant extensions thrown out by judge

The use of coal to generate electricity on the US grid has been plunging for nearly two decades, and the first Trump administration was unable to affect the trend.

Why big tech will hate the Australian tax office’s latest ruling

Australia’s laws don’t deal with all the ways local profits are shifted offshore. The ATO aims to close that gap.

Trailblazing lawyer Mary Gaudron, a woman of many firsts, leaves a huge and lasting legacy

The first women judge on the High Court shaped Australian legal history and was an inspiration to many.

Northeastern Loses Eminent Domain Fight

Northeastern Loses Eminent Domain Fight Josh Moody Fri, 09/11/2026 - 03:00 AM The highest court in Massachusetts ruled that the small town of Nahant can seize land Northeastern University had planned to use to expand its Marine Science Center.

Mary Gaudron, first female judge of Australia’s high court, dies aged 83

Legal pioneer remembered as an advocate for equality and champion of women in the workplace Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Mary Gaudron, the first woman appointed to the high court of Australia,

Why the Trump administration’s bid to end diversity efforts at nonprofit schools is likely to get tied up in court

A proposed Trump administration rule aimed at quashing diversity efforts could jeopardize the nonprofit status of private schools. It could take effect in mid-2027.

Our Noble Selves

Flynn and Miss Ogilvie had been given no part to play in the blind judging of the Festival Cake. Denholm had requested their presence merely as observers—messengers who would convey the verdict back to Savoy Court. Flynn was there as

Elections dispute continues after Justice Kavanaugh turns down request from Missouri to use congressional map expected to aid Republicans

Updated on Sept.

The “born free and equal” clauses and same-sex marriage

This is the fourth of seven introductory articles on the relevance for constitutional law and the Supreme Court of the “born free and equal” clauses, which appeared in the Declaration of Independence and in six out of 12 state constitutions when the federal Bill of Rights was rat

Aesthetic injuries, standing, and the White House ballroom

The Supreme Court’s decision to allow President Donald Trump to demolish the East Wing of the White House and build a huge ballroom is troubling enough.

States, civic groups urge Supreme Court to leave order in place prohibiting Trump administration from implementing parts of mail-in ballot rule

California, joined by a group of 22 states and the District of Columbia, urged the Supreme Court on Wednesday to leave in place a ruling by a federal judge in Boston that prohibits the Trump administration from implementing parts of a U.S.

Introducing SCOTUSblog Plus

It’s hard to believe, but SCOTUSblog has now been around for nearly a quarter-century – old enough to run for Congress!

A new era of SCOTUSblog

Plus, the dispute over Missouri’s congressional redistricting is back at the Supreme Court.

Missouri congressional redistricting dispute returns to the Supreme Court

Just one day after Justice Brett Kavanaugh left in place a ruling by the Missouri Supreme Court that barred Missouri from using a new congressional map intended to give Republicans an additional seat in the U.S.

The minoritarian difficulty

Court reform is a hot topic these days.

The architecture of persuasion: United States v. Hemani

Although some law professors make a living hiding the ball, I will repeat my thesis right up front: Good legal writers are simply good writers – strong English stylists.

Supreme Court grants request to prevent Missouri from using congressional map expected to aid Republicans

Updated on Sept.

A quick update on the Missouri congressional districting case

Hurray once again for Justice Brett Kavanaugh and his colleagues, who just hours ago benchslapped four lower federal court judges – one district judge and three appellate judges on the U.S.

Trump administration asks justices to decide on its appointments of acting U.S. attorneys

Arguing that a ruling by the U.S.

9/11 and the Supreme Court

Friday marks the 25th anniversary of the Sept.

More on Missouri’s congressional map and mail-in voting

Plus, Justice Kavanaugh will speak today at an event on 9/11.

When justices drift

Upon introducing Amy Coney Barrett as his nominee to the Supreme Court in September 2020, President Donald Trump praised her as “ a woman of unparalleled achievement, towering intellect, sterling credentials, and unyielding loyalty to the Constitution .” This view of her did not

The “born free and equal” clauses and the noxious Buck v. Bell

This is the fifth of seven introductory articles on the relevance for constitutional law and the Supreme Court of the “born free and equal” clauses, which appeared in the Declaration of Independence and in six out of 12 state constitutions when the federal Bill of Rights was rati

Justices dismiss immigration case

Plus, former crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried wants SCOTUS to take up his case.

Supreme Court dismisses immigration case that was scheduled for argument in October

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a case that had been scheduled for argument in October after U.S.

Supreme Court denies Trump administration’s request to implement parts of rule on mail-in voting

The Supreme Court on Monday declined to allow the U.S.

Ballmer says he will accept NBA's punishments: 'I have sincere regrets'

LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer says he is complying with the NBA's punishments of the franchise and will not pursue any legal action.

Former Tokyo massage parlor operator given five years for employing Thai girl

Masayuki Hosono was found guilty of having the 12-year-old girl work at the parlor and having her perform sexual services.

Khalil Accuses Columbia of Discrimination in New Lawsuit

Khalil Accuses Columbia of Discrimination in New Lawsuit Josh Moody Tue, 09/15/2026 - 03:00 AM Mahmoud Khalil and other current and former students sued Columbia University for allegedly failing to protect them from harassment tied to pro-Palestinian protests in 2024.

Supreme Court dismisses former Delhi Mayor’s plea against ‘midnight raid’ by U.P. Police

A three-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant asked the petitioner to approach the jurisdictional police station for the appropriate remedy

Teens in court over Perth Zoo attack on crocodile

Elon Musk's X Corp and SpaceXAI just moved to dismiss their lawsuit against Apple

A lawsuit from last year accused the iPhone-maker of suppressing apps like Grok on the App Store.

El Salvador court hands down first life sentence for femicide

The landmark conviction comes 42 days after the killing of a woman in Santa Ana who prosecutors said was stalked and harassed by her neighbor.

Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to lift block on U.S. Postal Service mail-in ballots rule

Justice Brett Kavanaugh said that applying the U.S. Postal Service rule in the 2026 midterm elections "would be arbitrary and capricious."

Man loses case to claw back $369,000 he spent on lavish gifts for ex-girlfriend

Singapore's High Court rules in the woman's favour, with the judge saying the man "willingly" showered her with gifts, even before they got together.

Cities challenge Trump immigration rule over public benefits access

New York City and five other Democratic-led local governments sued the Department of Homeland Security to block a new Trump administration rule they say will drive immigrants and mixed-status families away from public benefits they can legally receive.

Trump's USPS mail-ballot rules hit a second roadblock as Supreme Court weighs case

A second federal judge blocked the U.S.

Supreme Court strikes down USPS mail-in voting rule

The Supreme Court struck down the U.S.

Apple files Supreme Court brief challenging contempt ruling in Epic case [U]

Apple today formalized its challenge to the contempt ruling in its long-running legal battle with Epic Games, filing its opening merits brief with the U.S. Supreme Court. Here are the details. more…

‘Columbia did not care’: Mahmoud Khalil files discrimination lawsuit

Activist and former Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil is filing a lawsuit against the university and a dean.

Landowners in Texas ask court to stop Trump border wall

Indigenous groups, environmentalists and locals oppose the wall; Big Bend sees about 1 percent of border arrests.