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Jan 28 2026CRIME

Virtual Gold in Games: A Big Win for Players

In a surprising turn of events, a UK court has declared that virtual gold in the popular game Old School RuneScape is considered real property. This decision came about due to a theft case involving a former employee of the game's developer, Jagex. The employee, Andrew Lakeman, is accused of stealin

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Jan 28 2026BUSINESS

City Tribunal Rules Against Cantor Fitzgerald in Tax Case

A recent ruling by a New York City tribunal has put an end to a long-standing tax dispute involving Cantor Fitzgerald Securities. The tribunal decided that the company cannot combine its financial records with those of its unrelated subsidiaries to lower its tax bill. This case, which dates back to

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Jan 25 2026CRIME

Court Ruling Shakes Up Drug Cases Based on Encrypted Messages

A recent court decision in Valencia, Spain, has sent shockwaves through Europe's legal system, especially in drug-related cases. The court acquitted all defendants in a major cocaine case, casting doubt on the reliability of evidence from encrypted phone networks like Sky ECC. The case centered aro

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Jan 09 2026POLITICS

A Judge's Decision Shakes Up Investigations

A recent court decision has stirred up a legal storm. A judge has barred a federal prosecutor from leading investigations into New York Attorney General Letitia James. The judge's ruling was clear: the prosecutor, John Sarcone, was not legally in his post when he issued subpoenas. This decision is

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Jan 01 2026POLITICS

A Judge Stands Up for Migrants' Rights

A recent court decision has put a stop to a plan that would have forced thousands of migrants back to their home countries. A judge in San Francisco ruled that the Trump administration did not properly think about the dangers these people would face if they were sent back to Honduras, Nepal, and Nic

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Jan 01 2026HEALTH

OHIP Faces Legal Challenge Over Vaccination Claims

OHIP, Ontario's health insurance program, is in a legal battle. They want to challenge a recent court decision. This decision stopped them from charging for mass vaccinations. The issue is about who should pay for these services. The court said OHIP can't bill for vaccinations given to large groups

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Dec 31 2025POLITICS

Court Sides with Trump: Medicaid Funding for Planned Parenthood Cut in 22 States

A recent decision by a U. S. appeals court has allowed the Trump administration to cut Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood in 22 states. This move is part of a law that stops health centers from getting Medicaid money if they perform abortions. The court's decision is a big deal because it overt

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Dec 12 2025FINANCE

Pennsylvania Tax Appeal: Timely but Not Enough

In Pennsylvania, a recent tax case shows how important it is to meet deadlines and provide proof. The Board of Finance and Revenue (BFR) had to make a decision. They denied a refund for a taxpayer. The reason? The taxpayer couldn't prove their claim. The taxpayer wanted a refund based on a recalcula

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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

A Long Journey to Freedom for Kilmar Abrego Garcia

Kilmar Abrego Garcia is finally free after a long legal battle. A federal judge in Maryland ruled that the Trump administration did not have the right to keep him in detention. The judge, Paula Xinis, said that Abrego's removal was not legal or fair. She ordered his release from the Moshannon Valley

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Dec 03 2025HEALTH

West Virginia's Vaccine Rule: What's the Deal?

West Virginia's vaccine rules are back in the spotlight. The state's Board of Education recently made a big move. They reinstated a rule that requires kids to get certain vaccines to go to school. This happened after the state's Supreme Court stepped in. Earlier, a lower court judge had allowed par

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