Lynnwood Spa Fight Sparks Ninth Circuit ‘Swinging Dicks’ Showdown
Nearly 30 Ninth Circuit judges rebuked a colleague for coarse language in a dispute over a Lynnwood women‑only spa. The court denied rehearing and the panel ruling remains in place.
St. Tammany Showdown, Parish Council Moves To Scrap Mosquito Board Law
St. Tammany’s council voted to ask state lawmakers to repeal a 1985 special law that shields the mosquito district’s budget from parish oversight after an efficiency review. The move sets up a state-level fight over funding and public‑health control.
Pittsburgh Newsroom Appeals Sheriff's Payroll Redactions
A Pittsburgh newsroom will appeal a judge’s decision that lets the Allegheny County Sheriff redact hundreds of deputies’ names from payroll records. The case raises new questions about how broadly officer‑safety exemptions can be used.
D.C. Antitrust Showdown Puts NewsGuard On The Ropes
NewsGuard says the FTC paired an expansive document demand with a merger condition that blocks its ratings, and has sued to stop the agency. The case is now pending in federal court in Washington.












