Tony Buzbee Must Face $25 Million Defamation Lawsuit as JayWhat Matters in the Court Fight A federal judge refused to dismiss Marcy Croft’s $25 million lawsuit, finding her allegations plausibly support defamation and defamation per se claims against Tony Buzbee and his law firm. An unusual state-law issue helped Croft keep additional claims alive because Mississippi recognizes causes of action that Texas does…USA Herald3d agoWhole story →Justice
Judge Refuses to Dismiss Labor Union’s Trademark Case Against StarbucksWhat This Ruling Changes Starbucks failed to persuade a federal judge that the union’s trademark case should be thrown out before the merits are decided. Workers United is asking for a ruling that “Starbucks Workers United” and its raised-fist logo do not unlawfully infringe Starbucks’ trademarks. The ruling doesnot mean the union has won the trademark…USA Herald3d agoWhole story →EconomyJustice
Cornell University Rape Case Escalates as New York Appoints Special ProsecutorThe Cornell University rape case has taken a dramatic new turn after New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Friday that institutions responsible for protecting a former student failed her and appointed Attorney General Letitia James to oversee a renewed criminal investigation. Hochul's move came one day after she said she had lost confidence in Tompkins Cornell…USA Herald3d agoWhole story →JusticeKathy Hochulcornell university rape case
Capitol Police Plaque Lawsuit Dismissal Ends Officers’ Legal FightSometimes a legal fight isn't about the money or the policy — it's about recognition, and whether that recognition was given the way it was promised. That's the heart of a case that just came to a close, as a federal judge ruled that two police officers lack standing to sue over their own names, Capitol police plaque lawsuit dismissal rules officers lack…USA Herald3d agoWhole story →JusticeSecuritycapitol riot aftermath
Trump Launches America.gov AI Portal That Could Change How Americans Deal With the Federal GovernmentWhat Americans Need to Know gov is now an AI-powered front door to federal information, allowing users to ask government questions in ordinary language and receive answers tied to official sources. Trump’s executive order goes much further than a chatbot, directing agencies to connect major online services and Login.gov to the new portal. The bigger…USA Herald6d agoWhole story →HealthTechnologyamerica gov launch
