Get updates from the trial of former President Trump in the civil fraud suit brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James.

The Commonwealth argued the juvenile’s comment about hiding weapons near a school, plus a posted school‑shooting video and follow‑up statements to clinicians, meet the Counterman subjective standard; defense counsel said the statement was contextually made in a peer‑specialist setting and the record lacks the objective attendant‑circumstances proof required under Cruz. The panel reserved decision.

Prosecutor Liz Eban argued the statute's language and precedent support treating intimidation tied to ancestry as a civil-rights violation; the panel asked for concrete proof the defendant's actions stopped the victim from exercising a specific right.

The Attorney General told the hearing panel that Kaiser failed to meet the clear-and-convincing standard for reinstatement, citing a multi-count felony conviction, prior disciplinary actions and absence of proof that restitution has been satisfied; the AG recommended the board deny reinstatement.

An agency official said a suspect known as Castro has returned to Minnesota, signed an extradition waiver and that the office has dismissed a lawsuit filed to compel Texas and Governor Abbott to extradite him. The official said they will rely on the rule of law if future interstate cooperation falters.

Counsel and justices discussed whether a ruling that membership interests are exempt would leave creditors with only liens on distributions, how operating agreements and unanimous-consent transfer restrictions would affect trustee options, and potential use of LLCs to shelter assets pre-bankruptcy.

Legal counsel outlined a proposed class-action retainer seeking damages tied to social media's effects on student mental health; the board raised questions about staff time, depositions and contingency fees and voted to table a decision until more information is provided.

In Comprehensive Training Center v. Ed Couch, petitioners argue contingent-fee grant-writing contracts did not violate a superintendent'level purchasing limit because the fee could not be determined at signing; the school district says the agreements exceeded a $25,000 delegated limit and were unbudgeted, preserving sovereign immunity. The court pressed both sides on budget timing and whether grant funds could cover fees.

An appellate panel heard competing arguments over whether the trial court erred in granting a CR 50 motion and excluding testimony from an expert on revocation decisions; plaintiff says DOC misclassified a violent offender whose release preceded a fatal shooting, while the state argues the record lacks the necessary proof of proximate cause.

Civic Empowerment Solutions CES #26-50: Climate, Justice & Mauritius

It's crucial to emphasize that in a democratic society, the principle that no one is above the law should be upheld. Any allegations of misconduct or

City leaders said the Ivanhoe Dam contractor missed deadlines, the contract was previously extended to 316 days, tropical storm damage aggravated the situation, and staff have involved legal counsel and a grant administrator to request more time from the Texas GLO; the mayor said the city may call the contractor’s performance bond.

State appellate counsel Gabriel Jacobs acknowledged certain trial errors and characterized at least some prosecutor conduct as 'overzealous,' but argued the proper standard is whether the errors prejudiced the outcome and urged the court to affirm.

Responding counsel told the panel the trial court had adequate basis to deny vacatur, noting the insurer had not agreed to defend and that Greystar provided limited declarations and failed to attach the insurance policy.

Day Road LLC argued the amendment to lease and the attached guarantee were part of one transaction executed in 2021 and that Paul signed both documents, which include wording that Paul and Berman "personally and unconditionally guarantee the lease."

Public concerns arise over court fines and rising town operational costs amidst inflation.