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Montana Supreme Court affirms landmark climate ruling in favor of youth activists

JURIST

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The Montana Supreme Court on Wednesday affirmed a lower court’s ruling that a state law violated the youth plaintiffs’ right to a clean and healthful environment under the state constitution. She further said that the ruling “ignored the fact that Montana has no power to impact the climate.”

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Federal judge temporarily blocks Montana TikTok ban

JURIST

DECEMBER 1, 2023

A federal judge ruled on Thursday to temporarily block Montana’s ban on TikTok from coming into effect in the state. Earlier this year, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte signed the bill into law. The post Federal judge temporarily blocks Montana TikTok ban appeared first on JURIST - News.

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TikTok sues Montana over app ban

JURIST

MAY 23, 2023

TikTok sued the state of Montana on Monday over the state’s recently enacted ban, which prohibits TikTok from operating within Montana. The lawsuit alleges Montana’s ban violates the US Constitution’s First Amendment , which protects Americans’ right to free speech.

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Montana judge temporarily blocks ban on gender-affirming medical care for minors

JURIST

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

A Montana judge temporarily blocked on Wednesday Montana’s Senate Bill 99 , also known as the “Youth Health Protection Act”, which bans certain gender-affirming medical treatments for minors. The post Montana judge temporarily blocks ban on gender-affirming medical care for minors appeared first on JURIST - News.

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“Montana Supreme Court Upholds Injunction, Allows Transgender Minors to Access Certain Healthcare Procedures; The state failed to demonstrate that access to hormone therapies and other treatments presents a bona fide risk to minors, the Court wrote in a Wednesday morning decision”

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DECEMBER 11, 2024

“Montana Supreme Court Upholds Injunction, Allows Transgender Minors to Access Certain Healthcare Procedures; The state failed to demonstrate that access to hormone therapies and other treatments presents a bona fide risk to minors, the Court wrote in a Wednesday morning decision”: Denali Sagner of Flathead Beacon has this report.

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Federal judge blocks Montana restrictions on drag performances

JURIST

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Chief District Judge Brian Morris issued a preliminary injunction on Friday that blocked the state of Montana from instituting and enforcing its restrictions on drag performances in public venues. The case is in the US District Court for the District of Montana Butte Division.

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Montana court rules in favor of youth plaintiffs in landmark climate trial

JURIST

AUGUST 14, 2023

A Montana state judge ruled Monday that a provision of state law is unconstitutional because it violates “the right to a clean and healthful environment,” a fundamental right enshrined in Montana’s Constitution. Montana , is the first constitutional climate suit in US history to make it to trial.

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Youth plaintiffs’ constitutional climate change case against Montana goes to trial

JURIST

JUNE 12, 2023

Trial began Monday in a lawsuit brought by 16 youth plaintiffs alleging that the state of Montana has failed to protect them and future generations from the harmful effects of climate change. Montana is the first constitutional climate suit in US history to make it to trial, as similar actions in nearly every state have been dismissed.

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US conservation groups sue federal agencies over Montana grizzly bear removal program

JURIST

JANUARY 19, 2023

According to the petition, the Wildlife Service intentionally kills ten grizzly bears in Montana in a year. The post US conservation groups sue federal agencies over Montana grizzly bear removal program appeared first on JURIST - News.

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In ethics hearing, Montana attorney general defends ‘sharp’ words, refusal to obey court order

ABA Journal

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen denied that his office was disrespectful, intemperate and contemptuous in questioning during an ethics hearing Wednesday. Knudsen defended his actions…

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In ‘monumental moment,’ Montana Supreme Court rules for youths claiming right to clean environment

ABA Journal

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The Montana Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down a state law banning consideration of greenhouse gas emissions in fossil-fuel-permitting decisions, citing a state constitutional provision…

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Montana judge gets unpaid suspension for courthouse hallway comments

ABA Journal

MAY 11, 2023

A Montana judge is getting a public reprimand and a 30-day unpaid suspension as a result of remarks that he made about a witness while…

Amended Lawsuit Adds More Plaintiffs to University of Montana Gender Discrimination Lawsuit

LegalReader

AUGUST 20, 2021

University of Montana and Montana University System recently came under fire in a lawsuit over allegations of gender discrimination.

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Montana Human Trafficking Up 871%

The Crime Report

JANUARY 18, 2022

The Montana Department of Justice investigated 68 human trafficking cases in 2021, an increase of 871 percent from the seven cases reported in 2015, and the actual number of cases investigated in the state last year is likely higher, reports the Great Falls Tribune.

Montana House of Representatives votes to bar transgender representative from house floor

JURIST

APRIL 27, 2023

Montana’s House of Representatives voted Wednesday to strip Representative Zooey Zephyr, who spoke against a bill that would ban the provision of gender-affirming care to minors, of the right to contribute during debates and to be present on the House floor.

TikTok Users Say Montana Has No Authority To Ban App

Law 360

MAY 18, 2023

A group of TikTok users have sued Montana's attorney general over the state's first-of-its-kind law banning the social media platform, slamming the prohibition as unconstitutional and "an attempt to exercise powers over national security that Montana does not have," according to the complaint entered Thursday in federal court.

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“Montana AG accuses Supreme Court of impropriety, threatening and maligning his staff”

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MAY 19, 2021

“Montana AG accuses Supreme Court of impropriety, threatening and maligning his staff”: Darrell Ehrlick of the Daily Montanan has this report on a letter that the Attorney General of Montana sent today to that state’s highest court.

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Montana defies judge’s order to allow transgender people to change birth certificates, at least for now

ABA Journal

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services is refusing, for now, to go along with a judge’s order to allow transgender people to…

Big Tech Lobbyist Hits Montana Over TikTok Ban

Law 360

AUGUST 11, 2023

A trade group representing many of the largest tech companies in the world says Montana cannot be allowed to sustain its recent TikTok ban, arguing that the measure violates the First Amendment by imposing hefty fines on app stores that don't remove the popular video platform.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 24, 2024

NY Times ] * Disciplinary authorities recommend suspending Montana Attorney General's law license. Which would be significant if Montana's AG dutifully acted as the state's top lawyer as opposed to wasting taxpayer dollars filing frivolous lawsuits about how voter registration is unconstitutional. But the NY Times is suing OpenAI so.

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“Amid Opposition, Bill to Shrink Montana Supreme Court Moves Forward; Despite pushback from current and former justices of the Montana Supreme Court, a bill to decrease the size of the state’s highest court passed committee on Wednesday and will head to the House floor”

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FEBRUARY 15, 2025

“Amid Opposition, Bill to Shrink Montana Supreme Court Moves Forward; Despite pushback from current and former justices of the Montana Supreme Court, a bill to decrease the size of the states highest court passed committee on Wednesday and will head to the House floor”: Denali Sagner of The Flathead Beacon has this report.

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TikTok Sues Montana To Overturn 'Unprecedented' State Ban

Law 360

MAY 22, 2023

TikTok sued Montana's attorney general in federal court on Monday over the state's first-of-its-kind law intended to ban the social media platform, slamming the law as "flatly inconsistent with the Constitution" and based on unfounded claims that the Chinese government can access users' data.

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TikTok Wins Prelim. Injunction Halting Montana's Ban On App

Law 360

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

A Montana federal judge on Thursday granted TikTok and its users' bid to block a new law that would ban the Chinese social media app within the Treasure State's borders, saying the statute oversteps state power and could infringe on the First Amendment.

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TikTok, Creators Ask To Block Montana's 'Unprecedented' Ban

Law 360

JULY 6, 2023

TikTok and a group of creators asked a Montana federal judge Wednesday to block the enforcement of the state's first-of-its-kind ban on the social media platform before the law goes into effect Jan. 1, saying the law's "constitutional defects are extraordinary" and spell out irreparable harm for the app's users.

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“Conflicts of Supreme Judicial Interest: Montana judges quashed subpoenas to probe their political lobbying.”

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DECEMBER 28, 2021

“Conflicts of Supreme Judicial Interest: Montana judges quashed subpoenas to probe their political lobbying.” ” The Wall Street Journal has published this editorial.

“The politics driving the Montana Supreme Court races: After a year of political flashpoints, judicial candidates are campaigning in a charged environment.”

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MARCH 29, 2022

“The politics driving the Montana Supreme Court races: After a year of political flashpoints, judicial candidates are campaigning in a charged environment.” ” Mara Silvers of Montana Free Press has this report.

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US Supreme Court refuses to hear challenge to Alaska campaign finance measure

JURIST

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The Liberty Justice Center has filed similar lawsuits on donor privacy that challenge the freedom of speech in cases involving the states of Montana , New Jersey , and New York. In the decision in Montana, the court denied the plaintiff’s claim for summary judgement, but granted the state’s claim for summary judgment.

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US Supreme Court rules state courts have personal jurisdiction in product liability cases against Ford

JURIST

MARCH 26, 2021

Products liability suits against Ford Motors in Montana and Minnesota can go forward in their respective state courts, said the US Supreme Court on Thursday. Montana Eighth Judicial District Court combines two cases involving accidents resulting in severe injury or death due to a Ford vehicle malfunction. Ford Motor Co.

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“GOP Wins in Partisan High Court Races Has Party Mulling Tweaks; GOP sees court wins in North Carolina, Ohio with party labels; Montana lawmaker pushing to change court election ballots”

HowAppealing

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

“GOP Wins in Partisan High Court Races Has Party Mulling Tweaks; GOP sees court wins in North Carolina, Ohio with party labels; Montana lawmaker pushing to change court election ballots”: Eric Heisig of Bloomberg Law has this report.

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Supreme Court of Montana Grapples With Jury Impeachment Issues in "Undue Influence" Case Where Juror Looked Up the Definition of "Undue" on His Phone

EvidenceProf Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Similar to its federal counterpart, Montana Rule of Evidence 606(b) provides that Upon an inquiry into the validity of a verdict or indictment, a juror may not testify as to any matter or statement occurring during the course of the.

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Montana Gov. Signs State's Total Ban Of TikTok

Law 360

MAY 17, 2023

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte on Wednesday signed a first-of-its-kind law banning TikTok from operating in the state, a move that the popular video app was quick to condemn as unlawful.

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TikTok Is Funding Creators' Challenge To Montana's Ban

Law 360

JUNE 28, 2023

TikTok has been quietly paying the legal bills for a group of creators who are challenging Montana's first-of-its-kind law banning the social media platform, the creators' counsel at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP confirmed to Law360 on Wednesday.

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University of Montana faces Title IX complaints, including from law students

ABA Journal

OCTOBER 4, 2021

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Federal Prosecutors Charge Two Men for Illegal “Killing Spree” of Eagles in Montana

The Crime Report

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Two men have been charged by federal prosecutors in Montana with illegally shooting about 3,600 birds, including bald and golden eagles, and selling them, as well as their wings and feathers, on the black market, Eduardo Medina reports for the New York Times.

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Montana Man’s Prison Time Extended By 10 Years For Faking Covid

The Crime Report

JANUARY 27, 2023

A 50-year-old man from Butte, Montana was sentenced to an additional 10 years in prison on Wednesday for pretending to have COVID-19 and fabricating records of his supposed illness to get out of court, Mike Smith reports for the Montana Standard.

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US federal judge sides with Tennessee Pride festival in challenge to drag ban

JURIST

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Representative Zoe Zephyr of Montana, the first trans person elected to the Montana House who made headlines after she was barred from the House floor, attended the festival, stating : The First Amendment rights of individuals wins at the end.

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District of Montana Finds Attorney Can't Contact "Juror" Who Left Cryptic Message

EvidenceProf Blog

JUNE 7, 2021

Federal Rule of Evidence 606(b) reads as follows: (b) During an Inquiry into the Validity of a Verdict or Indictment. (1) 1) Prohibited Testimony or Other Evidence. During an inquiry into the validity of a verdict or indictment, a juror may.

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Montana Man Sentenced To 38 Months for Assaulting Officer

The Crime Report

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

A Poplar, Montana man was sentenced in federal court on Monday to 38 months in prison and two years of supervised release for assaulting a police officer with a hammer while law enforcement was responding to an assault at his home. Nolan Hendrickson pleaded guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon.

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Montana Wolf Hunt Faces Looming Legal Threat

LegalReader

OCTOBER 28, 2022

The lawsuit alleges that Montana has violated state law and provisions of the state constitution by loosening restrictions on the hunting and trapping of wolves.

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The “Buffalo Billion” plan and Montana easement cases

SCOTUSBlog

MARCH 11, 2022

The post The “Buffalo Billion” plan and Montana easement cases appeared first on SCOTUSblog.

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“Hospital staff revived a man’s stopped heart — and he sued; A successful ‘wrongful prolongation of life’ lawsuit in Montana, among other things, reflects the extent to which many Americans will go to gain — and enforce — their rights to control their final days”

HowAppealing

DECEMBER 26, 2020

“Hospital staff revived a man’s stopped heart — and he sued; A successful ‘wrongful prolongation of life’ lawsuit in Montana, among other things, reflects the extent to which many Americans will go to gain — and enforce — their rights to control their final days”: Mark Arsenault of The Boston Globe has (..)

Montana Seniors are Struggling Amid Increased Cost of Living

LegalReader

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Montana's elderly population living on fixed incomes are becoming homeless amid inflation.

Ford v. Montana: Supreme Court on the Scope of Personal Jurisdiction

Patently O

MARCH 25, 2021

Montana 8th Judicial District ( Supreme Court 2021 ). Markkaya Gullett was killed in a Ford Explorer crash near her home in Montana. General Jurisdiction : Ford has a longstanding permanent relationship with Montana, advertises heavily in the state, and receives hundreds-of-millions-of-dollars in revenue from in-state sales.

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How Can Montana Child Custody Lawyers Help You?

LegalReader

JUNE 24, 2022

The parent who gets sole physical custody will not be allowed to move out of state with the children without informing the other parent.

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Montana Supreme Court affirms landmark climate ruling in favor of youth activists

Federal judge temporarily blocks Montana TikTok ban

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TikTok sues Montana over app ban

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Montana judge temporarily blocks ban on gender-affirming medical care for minors

“Montana Supreme Court Upholds Injunction, Allows Transgender Minors to Access Certain Healthcare Procedures; The state failed to demonstrate that access to hormone therapies and other treatments presents a bona fide risk to minors, the Court wrote in a Wednesday morning decision”

Federal judge blocks Montana restrictions on drag performances

Montana court rules in favor of youth plaintiffs in landmark climate trial

Youth plaintiffs’ constitutional climate change case against Montana goes to trial

US conservation groups sue federal agencies over Montana grizzly bear removal program

In ethics hearing, Montana attorney general defends ‘sharp’ words, refusal to obey court order

In ‘monumental moment,’ Montana Supreme Court rules for youths claiming right to clean environment

Montana judge gets unpaid suspension for courthouse hallway comments

Amended Lawsuit Adds More Plaintiffs to University of Montana Gender Discrimination Lawsuit

Montana Human Trafficking Up 871%

Montana House of Representatives votes to bar transgender representative from house floor

TikTok Users Say Montana Has No Authority To Ban App

“Montana AG accuses Supreme Court of impropriety, threatening and maligning his staff”

Montana defies judge’s order to allow transgender people to change birth certificates, at least for now

Big Tech Lobbyist Hits Montana Over TikTok Ban

Morning Docket: 10.24.24

“Amid Opposition, Bill to Shrink Montana Supreme Court Moves Forward; Despite pushback from current and former justices of the Montana Supreme Court, a bill to decrease the size of the state’s highest court passed committee on Wednesday and will head to the House floor”

TikTok Sues Montana To Overturn 'Unprecedented' State Ban

TikTok Wins Prelim. Injunction Halting Montana's Ban On App

TikTok, Creators Ask To Block Montana's 'Unprecedented' Ban

“Conflicts of Supreme Judicial Interest: Montana judges quashed subpoenas to probe their political lobbying.”

“The politics driving the Montana Supreme Court races: After a year of political flashpoints, judicial candidates are campaigning in a charged environment.”

US Supreme Court refuses to hear challenge to Alaska campaign finance measure

US Supreme Court rules state courts have personal jurisdiction in product liability cases against Ford

“GOP Wins in Partisan High Court Races Has Party Mulling Tweaks; GOP sees court wins in North Carolina, Ohio with party labels; Montana lawmaker pushing to change court election ballots”

Supreme Court of Montana Grapples With Jury Impeachment Issues in "Undue Influence" Case Where Juror Looked Up the Definition of "Undue" on His Phone

Montana Gov. Signs State's Total Ban Of TikTok

TikTok Is Funding Creators' Challenge To Montana's Ban

University of Montana faces Title IX complaints, including from law students

Federal Prosecutors Charge Two Men for Illegal “Killing Spree” of Eagles in Montana

Montana Man’s Prison Time Extended By 10 Years For Faking Covid

US federal judge sides with Tennessee Pride festival in challenge to drag ban

District of Montana Finds Attorney Can't Contact "Juror" Who Left Cryptic Message

Montana Man Sentenced To 38 Months for Assaulting Officer

Montana Wolf Hunt Faces Looming Legal Threat

The “Buffalo Billion” plan and Montana easement cases

“Hospital staff revived a man’s stopped heart — and he sued; A successful ‘wrongful prolongation of life’ lawsuit in Montana, among other things, reflects the extent to which many Americans will go to gain — and enforce — their rights to control their final days”

Montana Seniors are Struggling Amid Increased Cost of Living

Ford v. Montana: Supreme Court on the Scope of Personal Jurisdiction

How Can Montana Child Custody Lawyers Help You?

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