CT Supreme Court Finds Statements Neighbor Made During Planning and Zoning Commission Hearing About Permit Applicant Were Not Protected by Absolute Immunity

This post was authored by Matthew Loescher, Esq. In this case, a special permit applicant filed suit against his neighbor for libel per se, libel per quod, slander per quod, and defamation, alleging neighbor’s comments at a planning and zoning commission meeting caused reputational damage to his standing in community and profession and falsely accused […]

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Mind the Gap: Patagonia Sues Gap For Copying Fleece Design

High-end outdoor clothing brand Patagonia Inc is taking on fast fashion retailer Gap for copying its “iconic” fleece jacket design. Patagonia Inc has filed court proceedings in the Federal Court. In a complaint filed on 22 November 2022, Patagonia alleges that Gap willfully and deliberately copied the fleece design through the creation and sale of […]

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This Week in the Supreme Court – week commencing 28th November 2022 – UKSCBlog

On Wednesday 30th November and Thursday 1st Decemberthe Court will hear the conjoined appeals In the matter of an application by James Hugh Allister and others for Judicial Review (Northern Ireland), In the matter of an application by Clifford Peoples for Judicial Review (Northern Ireland). In these conjoined appeals, the appellants challenge the lawfulness and […]

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Florida AG says it’s ‘not rocket science’ why so many Americans are flocking to the Sunshine State

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody said it’s “not rocket science” why so many Americans are moving to Florida, arguing that people look to the Sunshine State and understand that “leadership matters.” “It’s not rocket science. I mean, people are watching and they understand that leadership matters. We don’t just watch things break down or things […]

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Judge warns Trump he needs to lawyer up days before E Jean Carroll is expected to file a rape case

A federal judge warned Donald Trump to decide on his lawyers, and fast, ahead of a coming suit from writer E Jean Carroll accusing Mr Trump of raping her in a Manhattan department store in the 1990s. The warning came on Tuesday, during a conference in a defamation suit Ms Carroll filed after Mr Trump […]

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Prior to the 2021 arrest of Colorado Springs gunman puts the spotlight on the politics of red flag laws

By Emma Tucker, CNN The prior arrest of the 22-year-old suspected gunman who allegedly opened fire in a Colorado Springs LGBTQ nightclub last weekend has put the spotlight on a state law which can be utilized to temporarily remove gun access from those deemed a danger to themselves or others . Colorado’s controversial red flag […]

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NY Appellate Court Upholds Board of Standards and Appeals Determination Finding it Was Based on Substantial Evidence

This post was authored by Jennifer Champey, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Touro Law Center This case, decided by the Appellate Division, First Department of New York, on appeal addresses a matter pertaining to the northern section of a side lot in New York City. The court discussed the application of Zoning Resolutions and found that the […]

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ROSEN, A TOP RANKED FIRM, Encourages US Bancorp Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action

NEW YORK, Nov. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of US Bancorp (NYSE: USB) between August 1, 2019 and July 28, 2022both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important December 27, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline. SO WHAT: If you purchased US […]

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Shanquella Robinson video: New details in the death of a North Carolina woman seen being beaten by a friend while in Mexico with friends

Mexican authorities are pursuing their case against an American suspected of killing her friend at a luxury resort. They’re looking to extradite the woman to face charges. There is potential legal limbo as Mexican prosecutors seek to extradite an acquaintance of Shanquella Robinson, the woman found dead while vacationing in Mexico. Authorities are not currently […]

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Legal Tech Product Internship in Mumbai at Cynergy ›

About Synergy Synergy is a place of understanding and learning. We share knowledge for those who are interested in learning about themselves and the world around them. The trainers, coaches, psychologists, and subject matter experts have been in the field of study and practice for years before they became part of our team. About the […]

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