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A quick update on Berenson v Biden

Unreported Truths • 28 implied HN points • 11 Jun 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal Cases Free speech Government Action Public Health Censorship
  1. The Berenson v Biden case is on hold until a judge makes a decision. The government asked for more time, which both sides agreed to.
  2. There are different claims in the lawsuit, some against government officials and some against private individuals. It's complicated because some defendants have roles in both categories.
  3. Everyone is waiting for the judge's ruling, and it’s unclear what the outcome will be. The situation involves a lot of legal details and intertwining parties.

Read My Story About A Major Detransition Lawsuit In The Economist

Singal-Minded • 1110 implied HN points • 06 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Gender Issues Medical Ethics Legal Cases Health care
  1. A significant lawsuit has been filed against a youth gender clinic in the U.S. that raises questions about their medical practices.
  2. The lawsuit involves a former patient who received hormone treatments and surgery at a young age, claiming insufficient care before these procedures.
  3. The case highlights the debate around medical gatekeeping in youth gender medicine, with contrasting views on the need for psychological assessments.

Sall Grover's coming to New Zealand! We have a great chat about that, and other stuff.

A B’Old Woman • 479 implied HN points • 01 Jul 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Women's Rights Discrimination Legal Cases MeToo Movement Public Discourse
  1. Sall Grover is facing a discrimination lawsuit for removing a person who identifies as a woman from her women-only app, which highlights tensions around women's rights.
  2. There has been a shift in how women respond to discussions about gender identity, moving from politeness to speaking more openly and honestly about their concerns.
  3. Sall Grover's upcoming visit to New Zealand is a chance for more discussions about these important issues, especially regarding women's spaces and rights.

The week of the NZ Midwifery petition, the Aussie court case Tickle v Giggle, and the UK Cass Review.

A B’Old Woman • 519 implied HN points • 14 Apr 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Gender Issues Legal Cases Health Policy Social movements Public Discourse
  1. A new petition in New Zealand is pushing for an investigation into midwifery practices, signaling a shift in how politicians view discussions on gender issues.
  2. An Australian court case is determining if someone who identifies as a woman should be allowed access to a women-only app, raising important questions about gender identity rights.
  3. The UK Cass Review found that puberty blockers were being used too liberally, sparking a call for more careful discussions about their use and the impact of gender ideology in healthcare.
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Breakdown of Trump's Current Court Cases

SHERO • 452 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal Cases
  1. Donald Trump faces multiple criminal cases and civil suits with felony counts and financial implications.
  2. Trump's legal team aims to delay trials until after Election Day in 2024.
  3. One of Trump's federal cases in Washington, DC involves charges related to his attempt to stay in power in 2020.

What Happened Was...

SHERO • 314 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Gun Violence Cybersecurity Republican party Trump administration Legal Cases
  1. There were six separate mass shooting incidents in the United States last week, with a total of 13 people killed and 22 injured. It's crucial to stay informed and advocate for sensible gun reform.
  2. A new cybersecurity warning report reveals stealthy hacks from China into US infrastructure systems. It's essential to be aware of cybersecurity threats.
  3. Ronna McDaniel, the head of the Republican National Committee, is expected to step down. This marks the end of a significant era in the Republican Party.

Judicial Notice (01.27.24): Don't Mess With Texas—Or Kaplans

Original Jurisdiction • 279 implied HN points • 28 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal News Judges Legal Cases
  1. An $83.3 million defamation verdict was secured by writer E. Jean Carroll against Donald Trump.
  2. Roberta Kaplan and Shawn Crowley from Kaplan Hecker & Fink were successful in the lawsuit against Trump.
  3. Judge Lewis Kaplan did a good job in controlling the courtroom during the trials involving Donald Trump and E. Jean Carroll.

Changing Seasons

Disaffected Newsletter • 539 implied HN points • 05 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social Issues Education Legal Cases Media Identity politics
  1. Megyn Kelly spoke out against the use of gender pronouns, suggesting they contribute to a harmful lie that affects women and children.
  2. A Vermont school district was ordered to pay a family $125,000 after punishing them for misgendering a student who made their daughter uncomfortable.
  3. Elon Musk publicly supported banning gender surgeries for children after a conflict with some Twitter employees about a related film promotion.

Actual libel (not the fake kind)

Disaffected Newsletter • 659 implied HN points • 27 Jan 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Law Media Free speech Social Issues Legal Cases
  1. Libel is hard to prove, but it can be done if someone shows actual malice. This means they knowingly spread false information.
  2. A specific case was mentioned where calling someone a murderer could be legally risky, especially when the courts found them not guilty.
  3. Understanding libel law is important, especially for journalists, as it helps them avoid making false claims that can hurt people's reputations.

Berenson v Biden gets stronger

Unreported Truths • 48 implied HN points • 18 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Free speech Censorship Legal Cases Media
  1. Berenson's lawsuit against Biden is moving forward, and new evidence from 2021 supports his claims of censorship. This case highlights concerns about free speech.
  2. Mark Zuckerberg revealed that the Biden administration pressured social media companies to censor content related to vaccines. This admission strengthens Berenson's case.
  3. The lawsuit process includes several stages, and each outcome will determine how the case proceeds. Berenson believes the evidence will help push the case forward.

A Super Tuesday Guide to All Trump’s State and Federal Cases—and There Are More Than You Realize—As Well As Critical Updates on Several Developments Likely to Impact Voters’ Votes

Proof • 31 implied HN points • 05 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Legal Cases Presidential candidates Political landscape
  1. Super Tuesday voters should be aware of the numerous state and federal legal cases facing Donald Trump, which could impact his candidacy significantly.
  2. Nikki Haley's strong fundraising and increasing support, combined with the skepticism towards Trump among Haley voters due to his legal issues, suggest a potentially competitive Republican primary.
  3. The immense legal troubles, financial challenges, and health concerns surrounding Donald Trump make his candidacy for the 2024 GOP nomination uncertain, despite media presumptions.

"I got on the case. I saw the documents. I saw the internal Harvard reports where it shows that they knew they were discriminating against Asians from the get go. “

Year Zero • 13 implied HN points • 05 Jul 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Higher education Affirmative Action Discrimination Legal Cases Racial Issues
  1. Harvard University knew they were discriminating against Asians from the start.
  2. Adam Mortara was approached to lead a case against Harvard.
  3. Internal Harvard reports revealed discrimination against Asians in college admissions.

Freedom Movement Takes Las Vegas!

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 4 implied HN points • 28 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Conferences Legal Cases Cancel Culture Networking
  1. Las Vegas is hosting two conferences next week focused on Covid issues and Cancel Culture, bringing together talented individuals from different freedom movements.
  2. The Covid Litigation Conference aims to educate lawyers, connect them with experts, and empower them to file cases effectively regarding Covid related legal matters.
  3. RePlatform is a conference and business expo in Las Vegas connecting entrepreneurs, businesses, and investors working to combat Cancel Culture by creating a parallel economy.