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It Looks Like the End of the Road for Rideshare Alternative Empower in D.C.

The company may soon shutter its operations in the District of Columbia, following recent decisions by the D.C. Superior Court and Court of Appeals.

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Conviction for Use "of Racially Charged Language" to Police Officer

From Montmouth County (N.J.) Superior Court Judge Michael Guadagno's opinion in State v. Metcalfe, decided in Oct. 2024 but just… The post Conviction for Use "of Racially Charged Language" to Police Officer appeared first on Reason.com.

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No Pseudonymity in Ex-Professor's Sexual Harassment and Assault Lawsuit Against Norwich University

From Doe v. Norwich University, decided last week by Washington County (Vermont) Superior Court Judge Daniel Richardson: [Plaintiff seeks permission]… The post No Pseudonymity in Ex-Professor's Sexual Harassment and Assault Lawsuit Against Norwich University appeared first on Reason.com.

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Nick Reiner appears in court after being charged with murders

Nick Reiner appeared in Los Angeles Superior Court on Wednesday (17.12.25).

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Empower Stays on D.C. Streets as Appeals Court Weighs Future of Rideshare Company

The D.C. Superior Court found Empower still in contempt of court despite updating its software-as-a-service agreement and will reconvene in January.

Reason

Georgia judge arrested for DUI after parking lot accident at Florida strip club, say cops

Georgia judge Bert Guy Jr. allegedly backed his car into a truck while intoxicated at Wacko’s Gentlemen’s Club

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He Drugged and Violated Me': Diddy's Ex-Intern Claims Music Mogul's Brutal Attack Left Him with HIV

A man suing as 'John Doe' claims he was drugged and assaulted at a 2014 Val Verde after-party and later tested HIV-positive; the suit, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, adds to the dozens of civil cases against Sean 'Diddy' Combs as he begins a federal sentence.

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Finding That Defendant Had Yanked on Israeli Flag Plaintiff Had Tied Around Neck, Choking Her, Leads to 3-Yard Stay-Away Order Against Defendant

From Monday's decision by Judge Trevor McFadden (D.D.C.) in Sumrall v. Ali: Plaintiff Kimmara Sumrall and Defendant Janine Ali frequently… The post Finding That Defendant Had Yanked on Israeli Flag Plaintiff Had Tied Around Neck, Choking Her, Leads to 3-Yard Stay-Away Order Against Defendant appeared first on Reason.com.

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Judge To Rule In Sexual Assault Trial That Rocked Canadian Hockey

A Canadian judge is set to deliver a verdict Thursday in the trial of five professional ice hockey players on sexual assault charges, in a case that has shaken the national sport.

International Business Times

Volokh v. Williamson County Challenges Tennessee's Restriction on Non-Tennesseeans Accessing Court Records

From our motion for a preliminary injunction, filed today by my lawyers, Susan L. Kay, Jennifer Safstrom, and Ryan Riedmueller… The post Volokh v. Williamson County Challenges Tennessee's Restriction on Non-Tennesseeans Accessing Court Records appeared first on Reason.com.

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"To Certify This Class …, the Court Must Find That the Named Plaintiffs Have Retained Competent Counsel to Represent the Class"

And the court declines to so find when the proposed class counsel filed a brief containing "a wholesale fabrication of quotations and a holding on a material issue" (presumably stemming from using AI and not adequately checking its output).

Reason

D.C. Regulators Are Forcing This Rideshare Alternative Out of the Market

The D.C. Superior Court is fining Empower CEO Joshua Sear $5,000 for every day he keeps his ride reservation software operational in the city.

Reason

Prosecutor's office says case of a California judge charged in wife's death has ended in a mistrial

A prosecutor's office says the case of a Southern California judge charged with murder in his wife's fatal shooting has ended in a mistrial

The Independent UK

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez reach settlement; to finalise divorce on February 20

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have reached a settlement in their divorce! According to reports, the former power couple is asking a judge to finalize their breakup. Lopez filed documents on Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court that show the former couple settled their divorce through mediation in September, about…

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Federal Court Declines to Issue Harassment Restraining Order Related to Crypto Litigation

An interesting window into how courts sometimes think about such requests; this decision turned heavily on the fact that plaintiff had already gotten a state court harassment restraining order against the defendant.

The Independent UK

Pennsylvania man convicted of murder using controversial informants' testimony is denied new trial

A Pennsylvania appeals court is denying a new trial for a man who has served 43 years in prison for a murder he insists he didn't commit

The Independent UK

Man pleads guilty to killing a Georgia couple lured by a false offer to sell a classic car

A Georgia man has pleaded guilty to murder charges in the killings of a couple found shot after being lured to a rural county with a false offer to sell them a classic car

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Jose Antonio Ibarra Opts For Bench Trial, Waives Jury Trial.

Jose Antonio Ibarra opts for a bench trial overseen by Judge H. Patrick Haggard, ensuring a fair legal process.

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Republican Official Rejects Court Order to Certify Election Results in Key Swing State, Files Lawsuit

A Georgia Republican election official is challenging a court order requiring her to certify election results by the deadline in the crucial battleground state.

The Independent UK

Watch: Georgia school shooting suspect appears in court charged with four counts of murder

Watch from outside court where suspected Georgia school shooter, Colt Gray, 14, is set to be arraigned before a Barrow County Superior Court judge on Friday 6 September.

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San Francisco Superior Court Dismisses 70 Misdemeanor Cases

San Francisco Superior Court dismisses 70 misdemeanor cases, including serious offenses, due to delays, raising concerns over justice and accountability.

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Amazon Antitrust Lawsuit Revived By D.C. Appeals Court

District of Columbia's antitrust lawsuit against Amazon revived by appeals court over alleged anticompetitive practices.

The Independent UK

Alaska court weighing arguments in case challenging the use of public money for private schools

The Alaska Supreme Court is weighing a case that challenges as unconstitutional laws that have allowed families with children in home-study programs to use public money for education-related expenses at private schools

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Nearly 500 Tenants Left a Los Angeles Apartment Complex Before a Judge Ruled Their Eviction Illegal. Now What?

Rent-controlled Barrington Plaza tenants, many of whom moved to more expensive apartments, are weighing a lawsuit.

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Georgia Appeals Court To Review Trump Election Interference Case

Georgia appeals court to review ruling allowing DA Fani Willis to prosecute Trump in election interference case. Conflict of interest due to romantic relat...

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