A Guam judge has denied a request by two 16-year-old defendants to transfer their felony auto theft cases to juvenile court, ruling that their extensive history of delinquency outweighs their youth.In a decision filed September 6, 2019, Presiding Judge Alberto C. Lamorena III of the Superior Court of Guam ordered that Iverson Chewek and Minson
The Wisconsin Supreme Court signaled it may allow challenges to the state's congressional maps, which currently yield a 6-2 Republican majority despite close statewide elections. Chief Justice Jill Karofsky and other liberal justices questioned the legitimacy of the maps, citing concerns about vote
The largest mall owner in the nation, Simon Property Group, urged the Texas Supreme Court on Wednesday to dismiss a lawsuit filed by victims of a 2023 mass shooting at Allen Premium Outlets in Allen, Texas, who allege negligence due to inadequate security measures. This legal action follows a tragic incident in May 2023 where a mass shooter killed eight people and injured seven others at the open-air shopping center. The victims and their families initiated their lawsuit in August 2024, contending that the mall owners, including Simon Property Group and its corporate affiliates, were negligent by providing only a single unarmed security guard to patrol the expansive 611,000-square-foot property. Plaintiffs' attorney Byron Henry argued before the Texas Supreme Court that the owners were on notice regarding the risk of such shootings, citing prior incidents at other properties owned by Simon Property Group. The shooter, Mauricio Martinez Garcia, was reported to have expressed white supremacist and neo-Nazi views.
Brazil has enacted a new law granting its government significant power to review foreign acquisitions and international contracts involving strategic minerals. A new council, housed within the presidency, will approve transactions like corporate control changes and mining rights transfers, which can
This case carries significant legal implications for commercial property owners in Texas and across the country, particularly concerning the scope of premises liability in the context of mass violence. The Texas Supreme Court's decision will clarify the standard of care expected from landowners to protect invitees from foreseeable criminal acts of third parties. It will likely address what constitutes 'foreseeability' in an era of increasing mass shootings and what 'reasonable' security measures entail for large public venues. The outcome could redefine the legal obligations of retail operators, impacting their security protocols, staffing decisions, and risk management strategies. For victims, the case explores avenues for accountability beyond the direct perpetrator, seeking to hold property owners responsible for alleged failures in preventing such tragedies.
Senator Dick Durbin, Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, opposes Democratic retaliation regarding Supreme Court nominations and court packing. Durbin insists all future Supreme Court nominees should receive a vote, contrasting with Mitch McConnell's past actions like the Merrick Garlan
Luis Niño-Moncada was released from federal custody on September 16, credited with time served after approximately nine months of detention. He was sentenced for depredation of federal property following a January 8 altercation in Portland where US Border Patrol agents shot him.
The California Legislative Analyst's Office reported the state holds an "astonishing" $90 billion cash balance, peaking at over $100 billion in May 2024. This internal reserve allows California to manage cash flow without external borrowing, saving interest costs and avoiding bond market reliance.
President Donald Trump has expressed opposition to any form of artificial intelligence regulation. This stance contrasts with major tech company CEOs who are actively requesting a regulatory framework for AI, despite some alarmist predictions about its risks.
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