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The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from former Kentucky clerk Kim Davis, decisively upholding its landmark 2015 decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide and ensuring she must pay significant damages.
The Supreme Court is set to discuss an appeal from former Kentucky clerk Kim Davis, which seeks to overturn the 2015 decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide, a move advocated by Justice Clarence Thomas.
Sean Charles Dunn, a former Justice Department employee, was found not guilty of assault after throwing a sandwich at a federal agent during a protest against President Trump's law enforcement surge. The viral incident made Dunn a symbol of resistance, and his acquittal is seen as a rebuke of federal intervention and prosecutors' aggressive tactics.
Strike 3 Holdings, a porn company, has filed over 20,000 federal copyright lawsuits since 2017, becoming the most prolific plaintiff in the US. They target individuals like retired police officer Tom Brown, who faced a $12M claim for allegedly downloading 80 films. Using proprietary software to track IP addresses, Strike 3 subpoenas internet providers to identify 'John Doe' defendants, then pressures them into settlements (often $10,000-$30,000) to avoid public exposure and costly litigation. Critics label them 'copyright trolls' engaging in 'hi-tech shakedowns,' citing unreliable IP evidence and their 'black box' detection methods, as no case has ever gone to trial. The company is now suing Meta for $350M, a high-profile case that may finally expose Strike 3's controversial technology and legal tactics.
New York Attorney General Letitia James pleaded not guilty to federal mortgage fraud charges, accusing the Trump administration of weaponizing the justice system as a tool of revenge following her civil fraud case against him.
The J.M. Smucker Co. is suing Trader Joe’s, alleging that the grocery chain's new frozen peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are too similar to Smucker’s Uncrustables in design, crimped edges, and packaging, violating its trademarks.
The Supreme Court has temporarily halted former President Trump's attempt to immediately remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, allowing her to remain on the board and participate in upcoming meetings. The court will hear full arguments in January on the legality of Trump's unprecedented effort to oust a sitting Fed governor.
