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Trump dismisses lawsuit against IRS, court filing shows
U.S. President Donald Trump voluntarily dismissed his $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service, according to a May 18 court filing. Terms of the dismissal were not immediately available, […]
Equitable mootness limited in simple Chapter 13 appeal
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals held that equitable mootness does not bar an appeal in a straightforward Chapter 13 bankruptcy case when effective prospective relief remains available. […]
4th Circuit affirms dismissal of ERISA claims against Merrill Lynch
Merrill Lynch’s WealthChoice Award program does not qualify as an “employee pension benefit plan” under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), the 4th U.S. Circuit Court […]
Court asked by NASCAR to dismiss antitrust lawsuit
CHARLOTTE — NASCAR went before a federal judge Wednesday and asked for the antitrust suit filed against the stock car series to be dismissed. Should it proceed, NASCAR asked that […]
4th Circuit: District Court erred when it failed to heed remand order
Where this court previously held that school officials were entitled to public official immunity and that the claims against them must be dismissed, the District Court erred when it allowed […]
4th Circuit: Fireworks distributor’s lawsuit against CPSC dismissed
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a federal District Court’s dismissal of Jake's Fireworks Inc.’s complaint against the Consumer Products Safety Commission over its warning notices.
Hunter Biden drops Fox News lawsuit
NEW YORK — Hunter Biden has dropped a lawsuit accusing Fox News of illegally publishing explicit images of him as part of a streaming series. An attorney for the president’s […]
Judge rules ACC countersuit can continue
Clemson's request to dismiss an ACC countersuit regarding conference bylaws and exit fees was denied by a North Carolina judge, who asserted jurisdiction over the case.
Ruling boosts challenges to federal regulations
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court opened the door Monday to new, broad challenges to regulations long after they take effect, the third blow in a week to federal agencies. The […]
Misconduct allegations lead to top public defender’s firing
HARTFORD, Conn. — An oversight commission fired Connecticut’s top public defender on Tuesday after having accused her of a range of misconduct, including leveling unfounded racism allegations, mistreating employees and […]
Lawyers: Rapper not responsible for deadly crowd surge
HOUSTON — Attorneys for rap star Travis Scott argued in court Monday that he should be dismissed from hundreds of lawsuits filed over the deadly 2021 Astroworld festival, saying he […]
Fired coach wants his lawsuit tried sooner
An attorney for former Northwestern football coach Pat Fitzgerald urged a judge Tuesday to move up the trial in a dispute over his firing, saying he can’t get another major […]
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