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Nevada Supreme Court keeps Kalshi injunction alive during gaming laws appeal proceedings

Nevada Supreme Court keeps Kalshi injunction alive during gaming laws appeal proceedings Suswati Basu     Nevada’s highest court has declined to pause a preliminary injunction against Kalshi as the company continues its appeal in a dispute over Nevada’s gaming laws. In the same order, the court also approved requests from two out-of-state attorneys to … Continue reading Nevada Supreme Court keeps Kalshi injunction alive during gaming laws appeal proceedings →

Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling reshapes skill games regulation enforcement and future

Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling reshapes skill games regulation enforcement and future Suswati Basu     Pennsylvania’s highest court has handed down what could prove to be the most significant gambling decision in the Commonwealth since casino gaming was legalized. In a June 15, 2026, opinion, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that so-called skill-game machines are … Continue reading Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling reshapes skill games regulation enforcement and future →

CFTC’s unprecedented lawsuits set up Supreme Court showdown over prediction markets

CFTC’s unprecedented lawsuits set up Supreme Court showdown over prediction markets Suswati Basu     “It’s not a slam dunk at all.”  A blunt assessment from former Commodity Futures Trading Commission Special Counsel Peter Sanchez Guarda cuts through the noise around an intensifying legal fight that could redraw the line between finance and gambling in … Continue reading CFTC’s unprecedented lawsuits set up Supreme Court showdown over prediction markets →

Thomas Goldstein convicted in sweeping federal tax case: high-stakes poker and the fall of a Supreme Court lawyer

Thomas Goldstein convicted in sweeping federal tax case: high-stakes poker and the fall of a Supreme Court lawyer Suswati Basu     When a federal jury in Maryland found Thomas Goldstein guilty this week, it brought a stunning chapter in American legal culture to an abrupt end. A man who once moved comfortably inside the … Continue reading Thomas Goldstein convicted in sweeping federal tax case: high-stakes poker and the fall of a Supreme Court lawyer →

X is reportedly now complying with orders from Brazil’s Supreme Court

  X is reportedly now complying with orders from Brazil’s Supreme Court Elon Musk’s platform was blocked in Brazil over its refusal to crack down on hate speech, among other things. cheyenne macdonald   Sat, Sep 21, 2024          Reuters / Reuters X is reportedly reversing course after weeks of refusing to comply with conditions … Continue reading X is reportedly now complying with orders from Brazil’s Supreme Court →

Michigan Supreme Court reinstates minimum wage and sick leave laws

July 31, 2024 Michigan Supreme Court reinstates minimum wage and sick leave laws In a 4-3 decision, the court said Republican lawmakers violated the state constitution. BY Associated Press The Michigan Supreme Court overruled the Legislature on Wednesday, reinstating major changes to the state’s minimum wage and paid sick leave laws, a victory for low-wage workers. … Continue reading Michigan Supreme Court reinstates minimum wage and sick leave laws →

Supreme Court 2023 financial disclosures reveal Thomas’ Bali stay, Kentaji’s Beyoncé tickets and book deals

  June 07, 2024 Supreme Court 2023 financial disclosures reveal Thomas’ Bali stay, Jackson’s Beyoncé tickets, and book deals Supreme Court justices have faced increasing scrutiny over ethics following revelations that some of them failed to report luxury trips, including on private jets, and real estate transactions. BY Reuters U.S. Supreme Court justices reported receiving gifts … Continue reading Supreme Court 2023 financial disclosures reveal Thomas’ Bali stay, Kentaji’s Beyoncé tickets and book deals →

California’s Supreme Court will decide if gig drivers should be considered employees

May 21, 2024 California’s Supreme Court will decide if gig drivers should be considered employees SEIU filed a lawsuit against Proposition 22, which classifies app-based drivers as independent contractors. BY Reuters California’s top state court on Tuesday will consider a labor union’s challenge to a ballot measure allowing app-based services such as Uber and Lyft to … Continue reading California’s Supreme Court will decide if gig drivers should be considered employees →

Can the government tell social media platforms how to moderate their content? The Supreme Court is about to decide

  March 13, 2024 Can the government tell social media platforms how to moderate their content? The Supreme Court is about to decide As the presidential election nears, ‘Murthy v. Missouri’ will have major implications for online discourse. BY Issie Lapowsky Government officials have been talking tough to Big Tech for years now.  President Biden has … Continue reading Can the government tell social media platforms how to moderate their content? The Supreme Court is about to decide →