#Judge Ruling

[martyr-mayhem]

Federal judge Beryl A. Howell finds that Trump's firing of Marvin Kaplan, member of the National Labor Relations Board, was illegal 🥳

Next stop: Supreme Court 🚀

[unitedstatesrei]

L.A. Angel Landing Lawsuit Heats Up After Judge Ruling

Judge's Decision Impacts $1.6 Billion Downtown Development BattleA seismic legal ruling has sent shockwaves through Los Angeles's commercial real estate sector. The decision threatens to derail one of downtown's most ambitious development projects in decades.The Angels Landing Partners, LLC versus City of Los Angeles case centers on a $1.6 billion mixed-use development. This project promised to reshape downtown's skyline and economic environment.Legal proceedings in Los Angeles County Superior Court have intensified. Developers challenge what they characterize as breach of contract and political interference by city officials. The affordability crisis that is currently looming over the entire U.S. housing market adds another layer of complexity and concern for investors.The termination of this massive project has exposed critical vulnerabilities in public-private partnerships.This has forced investors to reassess their legal strategy for future municipal collaborations.Development funding for the Angels Landing project remains in jeopardy. Litigation continues to unfold with uncertainty clouding the project's future. The project was originally awarded in 2017 to include two skyscrapers and a mix of luxury residences, hotel, retail, and a charter school.The case has become a bellwether for investor confidence. Concerns about Los Angeles's commitment to large-scale urban development initiatives continue to grow.Industry analysts warn that the outcome could establish precedent.This may affect billions in pending downtown development projects.Legal Ramifications for Future Public-Private Partnerships in Los AngelesBeyond the immediate financial devastation lies a more profound threat to Los Angeles's development infrastructure.The Angel Landing verdict establishes dangerous precedents that could destabilize future public-private partnerships in the area. Legal experts warn that the ruling fundamentally alters how contract negotiations will proceed between municipal agencies and private developers.Regulatory compliance requirements now face unprecedented scrutiny, following the court's interpretation of existing P3 frameworks. Private investors express mounting concerns about liability exposure in collaborative municipal projects.The legal implications extend beyond individual developments, potentially disrupting the city's broader infrastructure modernization strategy. Contract negotiations for pending transportation and housing initiatives face immediate recalibration as legal teams reassess risk profiles.Municipal finance structures dependent on private sector partnerships confront systematic challenges. The ruling threatens to increase transaction costs substantially while extending negotiation timelines for critical urban development projects. With L.A. facing a deficit of over 500,000 affordable housing units, the disruption to public-private partnerships could severely hamper efforts to address the city's housing crisis.Los Angeles faces a watershed moment, which could reshape its approach to large-scale public-private collaborations indefinitely.AssessmentThe judge's ruling in the Angel Landing case establishes a dangerous precedent. This could destabilize future public-private partnerships across Los Angeles.Real estate developers now face unprecedented legal uncertainty. Pursuing large-scale urban projects involving municipal cooperation has become riskier.The $1.6 billion development's collapse signals mounting challenges. Investors targeting downtown revitalization efforts may need to rethink their strategies.Industry stakeholders must navigate increasingly complex regulatory environments. Litigation costs now threaten the viability of projects statewide.

[artfuljournal]

Judge Blocks Trump’s Plan to Place Thousands of USAID Workers on Leave

A federal judge has temporarily halted President Donald Trump's plan to place over 2,200 employees at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) on paid leave, just hours before the action was set to take place. Judge Carl Nichols issued a "limited" temporary restraining order following an emergency lawsuit filed by two unions representing USAID workers.

The order, which prevents the implementation of the leave plan, will remain in effect until February 14 at midnight. The judge’s ruling also reinstates 500 USAID staff members who had already been placed on administrative leave.

Trump’s administration had proposed placing nearly all of USAID’s 10,000 employees on leave as part of a broader effort to reduce federal spending, with the exception of 611 employees. The move was part of his administration’s drive to cut costs and dismantle what he has described as an inefficient government agency. However, the unions argued that the plan would harm workers and violate constitutional protections.

Judge Nichols sided with the unions, stating that they would suffer "irreparable harm" if the decision was allowed to proceed. He emphasized that the government would not face significant harm from the delay. As a result of the ruling, all USAID employees placed on administrative leave are to be reinstated and granted full access to email, payment, and security systems.

The decision came as USAID staff were seen removing agency signage from their Washington, D.C., headquarters, and the agency’s website was temporarily unavailable, only showing a page regarding the personnel cuts.

USAID is the world’s largest provider of international aid, with a significant portion of its budget directed toward global health initiatives. The agency’s operations span across many of the world’s poorest regions, and it employs thousands of staff both domestically and internationally. Trump’s administration has sought to cut funding and reduce the agency's reach, drawing significant criticism from both domestic and international stakeholders.

In addition to the USAID case, a separate legal battle involving Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) also unfolded over the weekend. A federal judge ruled against Musk’s access to sensitive financial records from the U.S. Treasury Department, citing violations of federal law. The ruling blocks Doge from reviewing millions of Americans’ personal financial data, a case that will also be addressed in a hearing scheduled for February 14.

USAID’s future remains uncertain as the administration continues its efforts to cut federal spending, with many critics warning that dismantling the agency would have dire consequences on global health and humanitarian programs.

[dozydawn]

micro crimping really changed the ballroom hair landscape. i remember when i first started seeing it, i thought it was nets making that texture. nope, nets are only on the buns. people were just so tired of the wet shellacked look, that this is now all the rage.

[thefishywizard]

You guys don't see visions of god when you're wasted?

[cologona]

“Jason never faced any consequences for his actions!” I mean… he died twice, went to Arkham, went to jail, got exiled from Gotham (beaten plenty), got chemically lobotomized and died again, and even then I’m probably leaving out some things… But I understand the sentiment! It’s only natural to be frustrated when a guy who hurt others (especially those you like) is still walking free, never experiencing any permanent repercussions. Oh wait—

[bird-freakk]

words can't describe how much I love these dorks, help.

It's probably an unhealthy obsession at this point. My family doesn't understand and I have a hard time talking to people who do, lol.

[4ever2000lover]

You guys need to slow down with these mods 💀

You are about to traumatized this poor Victorian child.

[eraenia-era]

Zani

[put-me-out-of-my-destiny]

My understanding of Dante is that he has a lot of noble ideals, but he doesn't always live up to them. He's a hypocrite. And I think that's very human of him.

Dante thinks the love between his mother and father was a beautiful thing that's worth celebrating, even if it was probably doomed from the very start, and it ended in tragedy not only for her, but for himself and his brother. And yet, even though Nero can protect himself and wants some kind of relationship with Dante, he hid the truth of their relationship for years in a misguided effort to protect Nero.

Dante has shown compassion to demons who live peacefully in the human world, including Trish, Lucia, Brad from the 2007 series, and there are probably more that I don't know about. Trish is a particularly noteworthy case, since she acted maliciously against him, but after she proved her capacity for good she became perhaps his most trusted ally. And yet, he won't give himself the same chance, he lives a solitary life with very few friends, and keeps the friends he does have at arm's length.

I don't think it's as simple as Dante hating his demonic side, the way Vergil hates his human side in DMC5. But in the same way that Vergil felt like an "incomplete being" in Arkham's words during DMC3, I think Dante himself feels... "Subhuman", you could say. Like he doesn't truly belong anywhere, like it's not his destiny to be happy.

It's because of his demonic nature that he inherited his father's enemies, and so many who got close to him had their lives ruined or were even killed, and it's because of his human nature that knowing that hurts so much.

He's good at heart, but also has so much trauma and a really bad case of survivor's guilt. And because of that he acts like an asshole to the people he loves sometimes.

[mysteriousdrone]

“My duty is to call it out” Judge Young, who was appointed to the federal bench by Ronald Reagan in 1985, called the terminations “arbitrary and capricious.” But he went further than other judges in the many impoundment suits, calling the administration out for its flagrant animus against racial and sexual minorities. “I am hesitant to draw this conclusion — but I have an unflinching obligation to draw it — that this represents racial discrimination and discrimination against America’s LGBTQ community,” he said, according to Politico. “That’s what this is. I would be blind not to call it out. My duty is to call it out.“

* Some days I’m proud of my chosen profession. Trump’s abuse of the law made lawyers cool again. 

[cubbihue]

POV: You just got apprehended by your own lawyer.

Chimmy Changa spent his early years as a Public Defense Lawyer. He had to get really into shape because. For some reason. He kept getting clients who'd bolt from the court room.

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+ bonus sketches i tossed out becuase i couldnt draw them to my satisfaction >:I !!

[antoschauniverse]

My favorite team.

[quotelr]

Judging is preventing us from understanding a new truth. Free yourself from the rules of old judgments and create the space for new understanding.

Steve Maraboli, Life, the Truth, and Being Free

[thegoodmorningman]

On Friday, you can be judge, jury, and executioner of your own destiny!!! Good Morning!!!