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Bloomberg
4 days ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
US Court Rules in Zimbabwe's Favor Over $93 Million Mining Dispute
A US court has dismissed a case brought by two Mauritian companies seeking to enforce a decade-old arbitration award against a Zimbabwean state-owned miner. The US Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit, ordered the case brought by Amaplat Mauritius Ltd. and Amari Nickel against the Zimbabwe Mining Development Corp. be dismissed, citing a lack of jurisdiction.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Blake Lively's Deposition Pushed Back by 2 Weeks After Judge's Latest Ruling in Justin Baldoni Case
NEED TO KNOW Blake Lively's lawsuit against Texas-based publicist and social media specialist Jed Wallace was dismissed on jurisdictional grounds on Wednesday, July 16 That same day, Lively's deposition, initially set for Thursday, July 17, was pushed back to Thursday, July 31 A source with knowledge of the situation tells PEOPLE both sides wanted more time after the judge's rulingBlake Lively's deposition date has been pushed back by two weeks after the judge's latest ruling in her ongoing legal battle against Justin Baldoni. According to court documents reviewed by PEOPLE, on Wednesday, July 16, counsel for both parties met and conferred, mutually agreeing to reschedule Lively's deposition for Thursday, July 31, after it was initially scheduled for Thursday, July 17. A rep for Lively did not reply to PEOPLE's request for comment. PEOPLE has reached out to Baldoni's lawyer for comment. The deposition was scheduled to take place in an undisclosed location after the actress was granted a protective order on Monday, July 14. The change of dates comes amid Lively's lawsuit against Texas-based publicist and social media specialist Jed Wallace being dismissed on jurisdictional grounds earlier the same day. The actress filed a civil rights complaint against Wallace, the operator behind Texas-based crisis-management firm Street Relations, Inc., in December 2024, claiming that he was hired by Justin Baldoni's PR team (publicists Melissa Nathan and Jen Abel) to assist in an alleged smear campaign against her. While Lively claimed Wallace "weaponized a digital army around the country from New York to Los Angeles to create, seed and promote content that appeared to be authentic on social media platforms and internet chat forums," Judge Lewis J. Liman granted Wallace's motion to dismiss without prejudice. The judge's dismissal allows the plaintiff to refile the same claim or charges at a later time. This means Lively has until July 31 to file an amended complaint or sue Wallace in a different jurisdiction, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE. A source with knowledge of the situation tells PEOPLE both sides wanted more time after the judge's ruling on Wednesday. In response to the dismissal, Lively's rep said in a statement shared with PEOPLE, "Ms. Lively respects the Court's decision, which has nothing to do with the merits of her allegations about Mr. Wallace's role in the smear campaign and relates solely to the procedural question of whether he is subject to jurisdiction in New York or elsewhere." "We currently are evaluating our numerous options for holding Mr. Wallace accountable for the pivotal role he served in the retaliatory effort that Justin Baldoni and the Wayfarer Parties paid him at least tens of thousands of dollars a month to perform," the statement added. In December 2024, Lively accused It Ends With Us director-costar Baldoni of sexual harassment and retaliation, allegations he has adamantly denied. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. His counterclaims against Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, which involve allegations of extortion and defamation, were dismissed by Judge Liman in June 2025, and his legal team opted not to refile amended versions of those claims. Attorneys for both Lively and Baldoni have indicated that they plan to testify during the trial scheduled to take place in March 2026 in New York. Read the original article on People
Bloomberg
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Bloomberg
Lawyers Say New Evidence Challenges Trump on El Salvador Prisons
Lawyers for Venezuelans sent to a prison in El Salvador claim new evidence 'contradicts' the US government's claims that Salvadoran officials, not the Trump administration, have legal authority over the men. Attorneys on Monday filed a copy of statements that El Salvador submitted to a United Nations human rights office in April, stating that 'the jurisdiction and legal responsibility' for detainees 'lie exclusively' with the United States under agreements between the two countries.
The Sun
29-06-2025
- The Sun
Magistrates BANNED from ruling on cases ‘in Speedos, bikinis and flip-flops while on holiday sunbeds'
Scroll down to find out the reason why working from abroad could be problematic SUNBED JUSTICE BAN Magistrates BANNED from ruling on cases 'in Speedos, bikinis and flip-flops while on holiday sunbeds' MAGISTRATES have been barred from dispensing 'justice by Zoom' from their sunbeds while on holiday. JPs have been ticked off for administering the law while relaxing overseas — because they will be in another country's jurisdiction. The warning was made after 'learned individuals' were issuing warrants and overseeing cases which do not require court time while on vacation. A source said: 'We've had JPs in Speedos, bikinis and flip-flops ruling on cases via Zoom. 'It's not a good look for the judiciary. 'They've been trying to have their cake and eat it but they've now been ordered to stay in line. 'With magistrates just starting to fly off on faraway jaunts, it's a very timely reminder.' His Majesty's Courts and Tribunals issued the guidance in the latest Magistrates' Legal e-Newsletter. It states: 'Magistrates should not take part in any court work as magistrates from outside the UK or UK dependencies. 'The reason is that when abroad magistrates (and any other judges) are within the jurisdiction of another country.' His Majesty's Courts and Tribunals told The Sun that 'no laws have been broken'. It added: 'Magistrates were reminded they shouldn't conduct hearings from abroad — as the public would expect'. Benefits Britain star clashes with Judge Rinder
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Newsom Denied Day In Court In Latest Trump Battle Over Troops In LA As Judge Punts: 'You Are Going To Tell Me What To Do,' He Informs DOJ & State Lawyers
In the fog of jurisdictional war, the legal battle between Donald Trump & Gavin Newsom over troops on the ground the streets in Los Angeles took a judicial pause today Just hours after an Appeals Court shut down the California Governor's attempt to obtain a temporary restraining order on POTUS' control of National Guard troops, Newsom has seen hopes of a quick work around dashed by a federal judge. More from Deadline Donald Trump's Two-Week Notice: Late-Night Hosts Have Fun With President's Favorite Measure Of Time JD Vance Visiting Los Angeles On Friday Amid ICE Raids And Protests Trump Brags About "Big Win" Over Newsom With Court Ordered Continued Control Of California National Guard, For Now - Update 'Now it is not clear to me that the 9th Circuit stay of the TRO divests this court of its usual authority pursuant to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure …to grant or modify an injunction as to the Posse Comitatus Act following its refusal to grant one,' Judge Charles Breyer told lawyers Eric Hamilton for Trump and Jane Reilley for Newsom this morning in a hearing in San Francisco. 'Of course, this court recognizes that the 9th Circuit has the authority to modify, restore or grant an injunction while the appeal is pending, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure …so that I can be sure that I'm operating within my jurisdiction, I would like the parties to submit briefs by noon on Monday, June 23 2025 addressing whether this court or the Ninth Circuit retains primary jurisdiction to modify or grant an injunction under the Posse Comitatus Act,' the clearly not pleased Bill Clinton appointee added. Under a very targeted reading of an obscure statute, Trump moved to federalize the Golden State National Guard on June 7 without Newsom's consent in response to protests over a flood of ICE raids in and around LA on June 6. Since then the parties have traded insults over social media and mainstream media, as well as been in and out of court as citizens have taken to the streets, federal buildings have become make-shift detention centers for immigrants hauled in by masked and often no warrant producing agents, and a curfew was placed on DTLA for over a week. Adding a further wrinkle in what has been by any measure a proceeding draining its relevance by the day as tensions in LA over the troops' downtown presence lessen even as ICE raid intensify, Judge Breyer left the next move a hanging chad of sorts. 'Depending on what you say, because I I'm actually interested in what authority I have, I'll decide what to do next,' he said to the DOJ and state attorneys, who were both obviously ready to argue their respective POV on a preliminary injunction in the Trump/Newsom tug-o-war. 'Maybe I'll have a hearing, maybe I won't, I don't know,' Judge Breyer said. I don't know, that's what you're going to tell me. You're going to tell me what to do. My guess is you might disagree, but nevertheless, I invite you to address that issue.' While the Judge one again pushed a decision on this matter down the line, as he did earlier this month when the state first moved for an emergency TRO, Breyer did indicate in no small measure where he was coming from Friday. Before telling the lawyers and their high-powered clients how her want to proceed, Judge Breyer spoke about the unanimous order released last night from the trio of appeals court judges (two trump appointees, and one Joe Biden appointee). In particular, he centered on one area of the 38-page order that may, just may, provide some wiggle-room, or interpretation, as courts love to say. 'In opposing the stay, Plaintiffs do not press their claims based on the Posse Comitatus Act or the APA,' Judge Breyer read out from page 13 of Thursday's 9th Circuit order. 'Consequently, the parties' disputes about how federal forces are being deployed are not before us.' That last sentence being the potential magic bullet, literally and figuratively, for Newsom in taking charge again of the state's troops. BTW, if you missed that particular episode of Schoolhouse Rock, the Posse Comitatus Act is 1812 passed law that pretty much blocks the use of the US military, including the National Guard when they are under federal control, from being deployed domestically as a police force. Of course, like so many laws from centuries ago and even last week, the PCA has vague areas and loopholes. For one, Congress can simply vote in a specific deployment. Another exception is the invoking of the Insurrection Act by the President, or perhaps conditions close to but not exactly at the rebellion standard of the Insurrection Act. Findings by Breyer, based on the briefs, could put the PCA under such scrutiny as to permit an injunction in fact or in name,. In reaction and escalation of a different sort in a nation combating several constitutional crisis' a day at this point, that could also see the conflict loving Trump administration kick it all upstairs to the Supreme Court as they have threatened to do before if things didn't go their way. Despite what local law enforcement and the likes of the Mayor and Newsom have very loudly said, the White House has justified its actions by claiming things had spiraled out of control in LA with the response to the ICE raids of June 6, and the feds had to step in fast. It will be interesting to see how this is addressed in the forthcoming briefs from the lawyers on both sides,. It will also be interesting, if that's the word, to see if Vice President JD Vance will bloviate on the matter during his dine and dash visit to LA that was hastily announced this morning, likely in response to the 9th Circuit ruling of last night. Add to that, what Newsom and the state Attorney General's office lawyer Reilley said to the court after Judge Breyer made his desire for further briefs known. In addition to the Posse Comitatus Act issue regarding whether or how federalized troops have been engaging in civil law enforcement,' she noted, because of the discretionary power here of Defense Secretary and defendant Pete Hegseth. 'We would also want the court to address the duration of the order and the parameters for when the order should conclude.' As it is, 4,000 National Guard troops are in and around LA, mainly guarding federal buildings, as are about 700 U.S. Marines. Even with the ICE protests, the No Kings demonstrations of June 14 and similar actions planned, the Marines deployment is not a part of the back-and-forth between Trump and Newsom, at least not yet. FYI – to be clear, sadly there never was an episode of Schoolhouse Rock about the Posse Comitatus Act, but admit it, it's not a bad idea at all. 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