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Michael Gennaro
Michael Gennaro is a reporter covering legal issues in San Francisco. An Angeleno, he enjoys basketball and skateboarding in his free time. For story tips, email Michael at [email protected]
Latest Articles by Michael Gennaro
Bay Area journalist wants brakes slammed on sideshow spectator ban
The reporter's lawyer said Alameda County's ordinance banning spectators within 200 feet of a car sideshow is unconstitutional.
Judge blocks Trump plan to fire thousands, citing constitutional overreach
The judge said a president can only order wholesale changes to the staffing of federal agencies with Congress' cooperation.
Silicon Valley investor with ties to Elon Musk accuses Brookfield of fraud, retaliation
A former employee accuses $1 trillion firm Brookfield Asset Management of fraud, attempted bribery and violations of federal securities laws.
Sanctuary cities accuse Trump of defying court order with new crackdown
The judge said that a preliminary injunction he issued two weeks ago applies to Trump's latest executive order cracking down on sanctuary cities.
Ninth Circuit nixes FTC antitrust appeal of $75 billion Microsoft-Activision deal
The Ninth Circuit agreed the FTC had not shown the merger would restrict competition.
Tow truck driver's civil rights suit against Mountain View mayor tossed
The tow truck driver said he believed Mountain View Mayor Ellen Kamei used her political connections to target him after he towed her car when she was a City Council member in 2023.
Critics call Trump plan to reopen Alcatraz 'absurd' and unrealistic
The prison has been closed for over 60 years and is now a popular tourist attraction.
Judge tosses most of Elon Musk’s OpenAI suit, but fraud claims remain
Musk, an early investor of OpenAI, sued to stop it from restructuring to a for-profit company.