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Third Circuit Court of Appeals

Third Circuit Denies Mandamus Petition in Multi-District Federal Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit denied a mandamus petition filed by Joseph Cammarata, who was convicted in 2022 of conspiracy, wire fraud, and money laundering involving false claims to securities class action administrators. The non-precedential decision addressed his attempt to compel district court actions across multiple related federal matters.

•Third Circuit denied Joseph Cammarata's mandamus petition seeking to compel district court actions across multiple federal cases
•Cammarata was convicted in 2022 of securities fraud involving false claims to class action administrators, sentenced to 10 years and $48 million liability
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Federal Circuit
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Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

Sixth Circuit Affirms Conviction in $250K COVID Relief Fraud Scheme

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has upheld the conviction of Vonnie McDaniels, who defrauded federal COVID relief programs of nearly $250,000 through an elaborate scheme involving forged documents and stolen tenant identities.

•McDaniels defrauded three federal COVID relief programs of nearly $250,000 using computer-generated fake documents
•The scheme involved assuming tenant identities by using their IDs and forging signatures on falsified legal documents
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Legislation
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Judge Upholds NYC Delivery Tip Laws After Uber Eats, DoorDash Fail to Block

A federal judge rejected attempts by DoorDash and Uber Eats to block new New York City regulations requiring food delivery apps to prompt customers for tips at checkout rather than after delivery. The ruling allows the laws to take effect Monday, potentially restoring millions in tips to delivery workers.

•Federal judge denied preliminary injunction sought by DoorDash and Uber Eats against NYC tip regulations
•New rules require tip prompts at checkout with 10% minimum default, reversing December 2023 change
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Regulatory
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Judge Rules Trump Admin Unlawfully Froze $5B EV Infrastructure Program

A federal judge ruled Friday that the Trump administration unlawfully froze the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program, siding with 20 states and seven nonprofits in their challenge. U.S. District Judge Tana Lin found that federal agencies violated administrative law when they abruptly halted the $5 billion program designed to build electric vehicle charging networks nationwide.

•Federal Judge Tana Lin ruled the Trump administration unlawfully froze the $5 billion National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program
•20 states and 7 nonprofits successfully challenged the suspension, arguing it violated administrative law
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Legal News
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Uber CEO Claims Ignorance of Safety Data in Sexual Assault Trial

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi repeatedly answered "I don't know" or "I don't remember" to at least 14 questions about rider safety statistics during a deposition for the first sexual assault lawsuit against the company to reach trial. The case involves Jaylynn Dean, who alleges she was raped by her Uber driver in 2023.

•Uber CEO answered 'I don't know' or 'I don't remember' to at least 14 safety-related questions during deposition
•Case involves Jaylynn Dean's allegation that she was raped by her Uber driver in 2023
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Legal News
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Defense Expert Challenges Catfishing Theory in Virginia Double Murder Trial

A digital forensics expert testified that no catfishing occurred in the double murder case against Brendan Banfield and au pair Juliana Peres Magalhães, directly challenging prosecutors' theory that they lured victim Joseph Ryan through an elaborate online scheme.

•Defense expert Harry Lidsky testified that 'catfishing did not occur' in the double murder case
•Forensic evidence shows Christine Banfield frequently used her laptop in evenings, contradicting au pair's testimony
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Regulatory
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Navitas Organics Recalls Chia Seeds Over Salmonella Risk

Navitas Organics has voluntarily recalled select lots of its 8oz Organic Chia Seeds due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recall was initiated as a precautionary measure following contamination concerns at the company's supplier.

•Navitas Organics voluntarily recalls 8oz Organic Chia Seeds due to potential Salmonella contamination
•Recall initiated as precautionary measure following contamination issues at company's supplier
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Regulatory
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California Company Recalls Cookware Due to Lead Contamination Risk

IKM of San Jose, California has issued a voluntary recall of cookware products after testing revealed contamination with significant levels of lead that could leach into food during cooking.

•IKM voluntarily recalled cookware products due to lead contamination that poses health risks
•Lead levels detected are significant enough to potentially leach into food during cooking
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Legislation
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Judge Dismisses Point Reyes Workers' Suit Over Ranch Closure Deal

U.S. District Judge Maxine Chesney dismissed a lawsuit filed by 150 agricultural workers challenging a settlement that ends most cattle ranching at Point Reyes National Seashore by early 2026. The workers, who received no compensation unlike ranch owners, can amend their complaint.

•Federal judge dismissed lawsuit by 150 Point Reyes agricultural workers but granted leave to amend complaint
•Workers challenged settlement ending cattle ranching by early 2026, claiming they received no compensation unlike ranch owners
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Legal News
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Judge Denies Springfield's Bid to Dismiss 2020 Protest Rights Lawsuit

A federal judge denied Springfield, Oregon's request to dismiss a civil rights lawsuit filed by racial justice protesters who claim police violated their First Amendment rights during a 2020 march following George Floyd's death. U.S. District Judge Ann L. Aiken ruled that Black Unity and individual protesters can proceed with their claims against the city and its officers.

•Federal judge denied Springfield's motion for summary judgment in First Amendment lawsuit filed by 2020 racial justice protesters
•Protesters alleged police erected illegal barricades, wrongly declared march unlawful, and used excessive force during July 2020 demonstration
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