Judge says upstate NY bitcoin mine can continue to operate despite climate concerns – Gothamist
A judge in the upstate ruled Thursday that a controversial Finger Lakes cryptocurrency mine can continue operating for now, but the fossil fuel-burning operation's days may be numbered. Two years ago, the state Department of Environmental Protection denied an air permit renewal for the mine, called Greenridge Generation. Located on the shores of Seneca Lake, […]
Judge agrees to recuse himself from Central Park Five defamation suit against Trump
A federal judge agreed Friday to step down from overseeing the now-acquitted Central Park Five's defamation lawsuit against President-elect Trump. Shanyn Spector, the lead attorney for the Central Park Five, revealed earlier this week that she has been friends with the judge since childhood and has represented him and his wife in legal matters. In […]
Judge Withdraws From Trump’s Defamation Case Involving Central Park Five
A federal judge on Friday withdrew his presiding over the defamation lawsuit brought against President-elect Trump by the acquitted Central Park Five. U.S. District Judge Michael Beilson, appointed by former President George W. Bush, recused himself from the case after it was revealed that he was a longtime friend of the group's lead attorney, Shannyn […]
Knicks’ Mikal Bridges blockbuster still too early to ‘judge’
Josh Hart was traded for one first-round pick. Mikal Bridges was a standout in Friday's interstate game, scoring five points for the Knicks. And while it wasn't an encouraging start for Bridges in Manhattan, his teammates brought a cautious perspective to the blockbuster discussion. “I think he's five times better than me,” Hart joked. “But, […]
Biden admin. overtime pay rule struck down by judge
A federal judge in Texas on Friday permanently blocked a Biden administration rule that would have made about 4 million more salaried American workers eligible for overtime pay. U.S. District Judge Sean Jordan in Sherman, Texas, said a Department of Labor rule that went into effect in July unfairly bases eligibility for overtime pay on […]
Kraft Heinz ordered to face Mac & Cheese lawsuit, judge rules
A federal judge has filed a nationwide class action lawsuit alleging that Kraft Heinz deceived consumers by claiming that one of its most famous products, Kraft Macaroni & Cheese, contained no artificial preservatives. He said he had to wake up. In a ruling Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Mary Rowland ruled that the consumers in Illinois, […]
Judge Jeanine: 'Trump haters' already 'melting down,' pushing 'doomsday' scenarios
‘The Five’ co-hosts react to ‘Trump haters’ already ‘melting down’ with Election Night underway. #foxnews #thefive Subscribe to … source
Conservative Judge Luttig: American voters ‘do not care’ about Trump’s misdeeds
Retired federal judge J. Michael Luttig, a longtime conservative jurist and vocal opponent of the former president, said American voters are unfazed by President-elect Trump's various misdeeds. “American voters don't care who is in the White House as individuals,” Luttig said Wednesday night during a panel discussion hosted by the Rule of Law Institute. ”In […]
Marc Elias Is ‘Judge Shopping’ to Try to Repeat Al Franken’s Dubious Election Win for Bob Casey
While President-elect Donald Trump is busy installing a new administration, Democratic super-lawyer Marc Elias is quietly trying to overturn a key Republican victory in the U.S. Senate race. Pennsylvania Republican Dave McCormick has already declared victory over Democratic incumbent Bob Casey, but there are still tens of thousands of unprocessed “provisional” ballots that could be […]
Son of federal judge pleads guilty to filming women during sex acts, but may avoid jail time
The 51-year-old son of a federal judge pleaded guilty Tuesday to secretly filming himself having sex with multiple women over several years while participating in a program aimed at uncovering the root causes of sexual assault. You may be able to avoid a prison sentence. human crime. Manhattan resident Daniel McAvoy secretly filmed four women […]