Should the court let the defendants ignore the default judgment?

Everyday Law · Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York

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Company wants to overturn a judgment for unpaid debts. Should they get another chance?

Your callShould the court let the defendants ignore the ?

TL;DR

1Kapitus Servicing, Inc. sued Southern Source, Inc. for not paying what they owe under a contract.
2Southern Source argues that the contract was unfair and they didn't get proper legal notice of the lawsuit.
3A court previously decided against Southern Source, and now they want to overturn that decision by showing they weren't properly served.

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Celebrity · California Court of Appeal

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Did Top Dawg Entertainment go too far revealing names in a lawsuit?

Your callDid Top Dawg Entertainment's press release about the lawsuit qualify as protected speech?

TL;DR

1Two women sued Top Dawg Entertainment, claiming sexual misconduct by executives.
2The women used pseudonyms in the lawsuit but did not file to officially stay anonymous.
3TDE included their real names in a press release, leading to the women claiming doxing.

Everyday Law · District Court, District of Columbia

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A worker claims discrimination and seeks back pay. Does the company need to show she could find other jobs?

Your callDoes the company have to show other jobs were available for her to get back pay?

TL;DR

1A woman who was fired claims her boss discriminated against her and retaliated when she complained.
2The court already decided she deserves back pay, but now they must figure out how much.
3The company says it shouldn't have to prove other jobs were available since the woman didn't actively search for work.

Everyday Law · Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit

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Mother and son face deportation due to gang threats

Your callShould the court block the woman's to Honduras due to gang threats?

TL;DR

1A woman and her son from Honduras entered the U.S. without legal papers in 2019.
2They claim they need , saying a gang in Honduras tried to recruit her son and threatened them.
3The court must decide if fears of gang violence justify letting them stay in the U.S.

Serious Crime · Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

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A symbolic image of shattered glass, representing a robbery

Your callArmed robbery with gun use. What sentence fits this crime?

TL;DR

1The defendant pleaded guilty to robbing two auto-parts stores with another man in Tampa, Florida, using a gun and masks.
2They took cash from the registers and made the employees and a customer lie down in the back before fleeing.
3He claims the court made a mistake by adding extra time for 'restraint' when he was sentenced.

Money & Corp · Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York

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New York City sues energy giants over misleading green claims. Can they be held accountable?

Your callCan New York City hold oil companies liable for misleading environmental claims?

TL;DR

1The City of New York claims that ExxonMobil, BP, and Shell deceived consumers by exaggerating environmental benefits of their fuel products.
2The lawsuit alleges 'greenwashing,' where companies mislead about the environmental impact of fossil fuels and their investments in renewable energy.
3A the City’s claims, ruling that consumers are already aware of fossil fuels' harmful effects on climate change.

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Celebrity · California Court of Appeal

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Your callDid Top Dawg Entertainment's press release about the lawsuit qualify as protected speech?

TL;DR

1Two women sued Top Dawg Entertainment, claiming sexual misconduct by executives.
2The women used pseudonyms in the lawsuit but did not file to officially stay anonymous.
3TDE included their real names in a press release, leading to the women claiming doxing.

Everyday Law · District Court, District of Columbia

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Your callDoes the company have to show other jobs were available for her to get back pay?

TL;DR

1A woman who was fired claims her boss discriminated against her and retaliated when she complained.
2The court already decided she deserves back pay, but now they must figure out how much.
3The company says it shouldn't have to prove other jobs were available since the woman didn't actively search for work.

Everyday Law · Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit

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Your callShould the court block the woman's to Honduras due to gang threats?

TL;DR

1A woman and her son from Honduras entered the U.S. without legal papers in 2019.
2They claim they need , saying a gang in Honduras tried to recruit her son and threatened them.
3The court must decide if fears of gang violence justify letting them stay in the U.S.

Serious Crime · Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

19h

Your callArmed robbery with gun use. What sentence fits this crime?

TL;DR

1The defendant pleaded guilty to robbing two auto-parts stores with another man in Tampa, Florida, using a gun and masks.
2They took cash from the registers and made the employees and a customer lie down in the back before fleeing.
3He claims the court made a mistake by adding extra time for 'restraint' when he was sentenced.

Money & Corp · Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York

19h

Your callCan New York City hold oil companies liable for misleading environmental claims?

TL;DR

1The City of New York claims that ExxonMobil, BP, and Shell deceived consumers by exaggerating environmental benefits of their fuel products.
2The lawsuit alleges 'greenwashing,' where companies mislead about the environmental impact of fossil fuels and their investments in renewable energy.
3A the City’s claims, ruling that consumers are already aware of fossil fuels' harmful effects on climate change.

Company wants to overturn a judgment for unpaid debts. Should they get another chance?

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Did Top Dawg Entertainment go too far revealing names in a lawsuit?

A worker claims discrimination and seeks back pay. Does the company need to show she could find other jobs?

Mother and son face deportation due to gang threats

Armed robber ordered victims to lie down. What sentence fits?

New York City sues energy giants over misleading green claims. Can they be held accountable?

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Did Top Dawg Entertainment go too far revealing names in a lawsuit?

A worker claims discrimination and seeks back pay. Does the company need to show she could find other jobs?

Mother and son face deportation due to gang threats

Armed robber ordered victims to lie down. What sentence fits?

New York City sues energy giants over misleading green claims. Can they be held accountable?