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Opponents of congestion pricing dealt blow in lawsuit, but plan remains halted by Gov. Hochul

Opponents of New York's congestion pricing were dealt a blow by a federal judge -- but the plan is still on pause after Gov. Hochul stepped in.

Hunter Biden ignores orders in tax fraud case 'at his own peril': judge

A Los Angeles federal judge warned Hunter Biden that he’s ignoring an order to stay on schedule in his tax fraud case “at his own peril.”

NYC lawyer sparks probe into Trump judge Arthur Engoron over unsolicited advice on $455M civil fraud case

A controversial Manhattan lawyer has sparked an investigation after he claimed to have given the judge in Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial unsolicited advice. 

Main accuser in Weinstein's overturned NY sex crimes case will consider testifying at possible retrial

Former "Project Runway" production assistant Miriam "Mimi" Haley said she would want to take the witness stand for the sake of "the collective" of women Weinstein is said to have...

Harvey Weinstein's NY rape conviction reversal not surprising to lawyers — but Los Angeles DA claims its sentence is secure

The reversal of Harvey Weinstein’s New York rape conviction, while “disheartening,” didn’t come as a surprise to legal experts.

Here's when commuters can expect a decision on NYC's controversial $15 congestion pricing toll

A New Jersey judge said he'll issue a ruling in the case to block congestion pricing before the controversial new toll is set to take effect June 15.

What's next for Trump? Ex-president has 10 days to post reduced $175M bond as he appeals fraud judgment

Donald Trump has ten days to post a $175 million bond in order to pause much of the $454 million bombshell ruling in the civil fraud case against him.

Trump attorneys file to disqualify Fani Willis from election fraud case despite prosecutor stepping aside

Former President Donald Trump's defense team filed a motion on Monday seeking to dismiss and disqualify embattled Fulton County DA Fani Willis from the Georgia election fraud case.

Supreme Court extends block on Texas law which allows state's cops to arrest illegal migrants

The Supreme Court extended an order stopping Texas from allowing state authorities to arrest migrants believed to have illegally crossed into the US. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito extended the...

Lawyers for Trump and co-defendants slam ruling allowing Fani Willis to stay on case

Judge Scott McAfee issued a ruling which was highly critical of the embattled DA for having an affair with her lead prosecutor, but said there wasn't enough evidence to disqualify...

Georgia DA Fani Willis can remain on Trump election fraud case —if ex-lover Nathan Wade steps aside, judge rules

"The District Attorney may choose to step aside, along with the whole of her office ... Alternatively, [special attorney] Wade can withdraw," Judge McAfee ruled.

Trump can't postpone paying $83M judgment while he appeals E. Jean Carroll verdict, court rules

A Manhattan judge denied Donald Trump's bid to get out of putting up $83 million by Monday while he appeals his loss in E. Jean Carroll's defamation case.

Supreme Court temporarily blocks Texas law that allows police to arrest migrants

The law has taken a number of twists and turns in recent days, firstly being blocked by a federal court, a ruling which was overturned on appeal at the weekend,...

Texas border security law allowing police to arrest illegal border crossers blocked by fed judge

The preliminary injunction will prevent the law from going into effect next week.

Trump can't postpone paying $355M judgment in NY fraud case, judge rules

Donald Trump has lost a bid to postpone a judgment forcing him to cough up over $355 million in a civil fraud case.

Trump's assets -- including some of his prized NYC properties -- will be seized if he ignores $355M fine: Letitia James

"If he does not have funds to pay off the judgment, then we will seek judgment enforcement mechanisms in court, and we will ask the judge to seize his assets,"...

Trump rips $355M ruling in NY civil fraud trial as ‘complete and total sham’

Donald Trump in a social media rant from Friday afternoon ripped a ruling fining him $355 million for carrying out fraud as a "complete and total sham."

Double trouble for Trump as he faces 'hush money' criminal case hearing, ruling in $370M fraud trial this week

Donald Trump is facing a big week in New York courts with an upcoming decision in the $370 million fraud case against him and a hearing in a criminal case.

Trump judge in $370M fraud case wants to know if ex-Trump Org. CFO Allen Weisselberg lied on the stand

The judge weighing a verdict in the $370 million fraud case against Donald Trump wants to know if the former Trump Org. finance chief lied at trial.

Key part of Netanyahu's controversial judicial reform struck down by Israel's Supreme Court

Israel's Supreme Court overturned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's controversial law limiting judicial review on Monday.