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Judge approves sale of bankrupt Proteus Digital Health to Otsuka
A judge has approved the sale of bankrupt Proteus Digital Health’s assets to Otsuka Pharmaceutical for $15 million in cash. Redwood City, Calif.-based Proteus filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in June after running into challenges with its primary income source: royalties from Otsuka, which markets and distributes its products. From the start, Otsuka appeared …
Minnesota judge lifts gag order in George Floyd case
Floyd, a Black man who was handcuffed, died May 25 after Derek Chauvin, a white police officer, pressed his knee against Floyd’s neck for nearly eight minutes as Floyd said he couldn’t breathe. Chauvin is charged with second-degree murder, third-degree murder and manslaughter. Three other officers who were at the scene, Tou Thao, Thomas Lane …
Hidalgo County Judge signs shelter at home order
EDINBURG, Texas (KVEO) — Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez has signed a new county order that orders residents to shelter at home. The order also includes a curfew, essential travel limitations, and a requirement for facial coverings while outdoors. The order will go into effect Wednesday July 22 at 12:01 a.m. and will remain …
Esther Salas: A gunman in what appeared to be FedEx uniform opened fire at the home of a New Jersey federal judge
Initial reports from law enforcement said the child opened the door with the parent right behind. The door opened to a hail of gunfire and the gunman fled, a law enforcement source told CNN. A child and the judge’s husband were shot. The judge is unharmed. “We are looking for one subject,” the FBI said …
‘Resounding’ Win for Public Health and Climate as Judge Blocks Trump Attempt to Gut Methane Restrictions
<p>This means that, over the past four months, I’ve probably asked more than 1,000 questions to these folks about the future of the food system. There has been a lot of news to unpack this week alone, between <a href=”https://foodtank.com/news/2020/07/with-us3-million-in-grants-refeds-covid-19-fund-is-saving-food-waste-and-feeding-people/” target=”_blank”>funding food waste reduction</a>, <a href=”https://foodtank.com/news/2020/07/little-free-pantries-providing-covid-19-food-relief-in-seattle/” target=”_blank”>addressing community food insecurity</a>, and <a href=”https://foodtank.com/news/2020/07/corporate-accountability-report-details-big-business-influence-on-nutrition-policy/” target=”_blank”>understanding the …
BREAKING: Judge Orders Line 5 to Cease Operations
An Ingham County Circuit Court judge has ordered Enbridge to cease operations of Line 5. Monday Attorney General Dana Nessel filed motions for a temporary restraining order after Enbridge announced the discovery of significant damage to an anchor support on the east leg of the Line 5 pipelines. Thursday, Ingham County Circuit Court Judge James …
U.S. judge declines to block release of book by former national security adviser John Bolton
A federal judge Saturday rejected the Justice Department’s emergency request to block publication of John Bolton’s White House memoir, but said the former Trump national security adviser’s actions raised “grave national security concerns.” U.S. District Judge Royce C. Lamberth of Washington, D.C., denied the Trump administration’s request for a restraining order on the book, due …
Judge calls off Collin Raye show that defied public-health orders
TOOELE — A judge issued an order Friday prohibiting a Saturday country music concert organized by activists who oppose public health restrictions, Third District Judge Dianna Gibson sided Friday with Tooele County leaders who argued the free show, featuring headliner Collin Raye, would put more Utahns at risk of falling sick with COVID-19. The county …
Former Watergate prosecutors urge judge not dismiss Michael Flynn case
The filings add prominent voices to the backlash against Attorney General William Barr’s softening of criminal prosecutions against President Donald Trump’s associates. In legal memos sent to the court on Monday and obtained by CNN, the former prosecutors essentially laid out the legal footing they believe Judge Emmet Sullivan has to reject the dismissal request …