Sokolow et al v. Palestine Liberation Organization et al

U.S. Supreme Court Agrees to Hear NCLA Case Against ATF’s Unilateral Bump-Stock Ban

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Vendredi, novembre 3, 2023

Today, the Court granted the government’s request for a writ of certiorari in NCLA’s challenge to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ unilateral bump-stock ban.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Court granted the government’s request for a writ of certiorari in NCLA’s challenge to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ unilateral bump-stock ban.
  • Garland v. Cargill will be NCLA’s fourth case argued before the U.S. Supreme Court in under 2 years.
  • As these cases show, we will fight all the way to the Supreme Court to protect civil liberties from federal agencies’ attacks.
  • We are confident the U.S. Supreme Court will right this wrong for Michael Cargill and all Americans.”

U.S. Supreme Court Agrees to Hear NCLA Relentless Case Challenging Chevron Deference

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Vendredi, octobre 13, 2023

Washington, D.C., Oct. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear the New Civil Liberties Alliance’s Relentless Inc., et al.

Key Points: 
  • Washington, D.C., Oct. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear the New Civil Liberties Alliance’s Relentless Inc., et al.
  • The case will be argued before the U.S. Supreme Court during the January 2024 argument session in tandem with the case of Loper Bright Enterprises, et al.
  • In Relentless and Loper Bright, the U.S. Supreme Court will consider whether to overrule Chevron.
  • NCLA was founded to right this wrong, and we look forward to doing so at the U.S. Supreme Court for our clients and all Americans.”

Missouri River Basin Landowners Secure Appellate Victory for Flooding Claims

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Vendredi, juin 16, 2023

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled today that the United States bears responsibility for causing atypical recurrent flooding along the Missouri River that has injured farms and property in the Missouri River Basin since 2007.

Key Points: 
  • The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled today that the United States bears responsibility for causing atypical recurrent flooding along the Missouri River that has injured farms and property in the Missouri River Basin since 2007.
  • The Federal Circuit affirmed the trial court’s findings that the government actions caused the flooding to occur on the plaintiffs’ properties.
  • Furthermore, the Federal Circuit ruled in favor of the plaintiffs on their cross-appeal relating to recoverability of crop damages and 2011 flooding.
  • “Today’s decision is an important step in securing just compensation for our clients,” said lead appellate lawyer Don Verrilli.

Stein Mitchell wins $46.8 million willful copyright infringement jury verdict for Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, and Warner Music Group against ISP Grande Communications

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Lundi, novembre 7, 2022

Washington, D.C., Nov. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stein Mitchell is very pleased to announce that a federal jury in Austin, Texas, has handed down a $46.8 million willful copyright infringement verdict against internet service provider Grande Communications on behalf of Stein Mitchell clients Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, and Warner Music Group.

Key Points: 
  • Washington, D.C., Nov. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stein Mitchell is very pleased to announce that a federal jury in Austin, Texas, has handed down a $46.8 million willful copyright infringement verdict against internet service provider Grande Communications on behalf of Stein Mitchell clients Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, and Warner Music Group.
  • Stein Mitchell filed the lawsuit on behalf of the plaintiffs, who comprise the three major record labels, in April 2017.
  • The verdict was reached on November 3, 2022, and the case was tried along with co-counsel Jenner & Block and Scott Douglass McConnico.
  • After a nearly month-long trial, the jury found that Grande was contributorily liable for infringing 1,403 of the record labels copyrighted sound recordings.