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NYT Editorial Board Urges Senate to Confirm Biden Judges Ahead of Trump’s Second Term
The New York Times editorial board is pressing Senate Democrats to confirm as many federal judges as possible before Republicans assume Senate control. The board warns that any unfilled positions may be filled with judges supportive of former President Trump’s expansive executive power views. Trump has criticized these efforts, accusing Democrats of stacking the judiciary. Senate Democrats aim to confirm seven pending judicial nominees after Thanksgiving, while agreeing to hold off votes on four appellate nominees. (Read More: The Hill Rating)
Delaware Court Dismisses Ray Epps’ Defamation Case Against Fox News
A Delaware judge dismissed a defamation lawsuit filed by Ray Epps, who claimed Fox News knowingly promoted conspiracy theories about his involvement in the January 6th Capitol attack. Epps, previously sentenced to probation for disorderly conduct during the riot, was falsely accused of being a federal agent inciting violence. The decision is the third legal win for Fox News this year, after defamation cases by Nina Jankowicz and Tony Bobulinski were also dismissed. Fox praised the rulings as victories for First Amendment protections. (Read More: The Hill Rating)
Copyright Claim Advances in The Intercept’s Lawsuit Against OpenAI
A federal judge has allowed a Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) claim to proceed in The Intercept’s lawsuit against OpenAI. The publication alleges that OpenAI removed copyright information from its articles to train ChatGPT, violating the DMCA. However, claims against OpenAI partner Microsoft were dismissed. This case marks a notable legal strategy for digital publishers, as most do not register their archives with the U.S. Copyright Office, a requirement for traditional copyright lawsuits. Similar claims by Raw Story and AlterNet were dismissed earlier this month, but may be refiled. (Read More: Nieman Lab Rating)
Elon Musk’s X Opposes Sale of Alex Jones’s Accounts to The Onion
X, formerly Twitter, has filed an objection to the proposed sale of Alex Jones’s Infowars assets to The Onion. X argues that its terms of service prevent the sale or transfer of Jones’s accounts without company approval. The bankruptcy trustee has endorsed The Onion’s bid, which offers less cash but prioritizes creditor distributions. Another bidder, FUAC, alleges collusion in the auction process. A bankruptcy court will hold a hearing next month to determine the sale’s validity. (Read More: The Hill Rating)
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