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Supreme Court will consider overruling landmark Chevron deference decision in a fishy case

On Jan. 17, the U.S. Supreme Court will consider whether they should overrule a landmark 1984 decision often requiring courts to defer to federal agencies’ reasonable interpretations of ambiguous statutes.

Jan 11, 2024 10:33 AM CST

Florida prosecutor ousted by DeSantis gets chance to prove First Amendment claims

Ousted Hillsborough County, Florida, State Attorney Andrew Warren is getting a chance to seek reinstatement on First Amendment grounds as a result of a federal appeals court’s ruling Wednesday.

Jan 11, 2024 8:53 AM CST

Would Trump have immunity if he ordered opponent’s assassination? Possibly, his lawyer tells appeals court

A lawyer for former President Donald Trump told a federal appeals court Tuesday that Trump has immunity from prosecution for any official acts as president, unless he is impeached and then convicted by the U.S. Senate for the crime.

Jan 10, 2024 9:43 AM CST

Former BigLaw partner gets suspension over side law practice

A former Crowell & Moring partner has been suspended in New York for running a side law practice in violation of his partnership agreement and for underreporting the side income to tax authorities.

Jan 9, 2024 8:59 AM CST

Civil fraud trial seeking independent monitor for NRA begins after CEO’s resignation, official’s $100K settlement

The civil fraud trial against the National Rifle Association and senior management was scheduled to begin in New York City on Monday, just days after NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre announced his resignation and another official reached a $100,000 settlement.

Jan 8, 2024 3:32 PM CST

Cravath discloses work for Ukrainian company that paid Hunter Biden to be board member

Cravath, Swaine & Moore has filed a U.S. Department of Justice disclosure indicating that it previously lobbied on behalf of Ukrainian gas company Burisma Holdings and its owner, Ukrainian businessman Mykola Zlochevsky.

Jan 8, 2024 2:18 PM CST

Supreme Court once again ‘leapfrogging’ appeals court in decision to hear Idaho emergency abortion case

For 15 years, the U.S. Supreme Court did not grant a single petition for certiorari before judgment, which asks the high court hear a case before a federal appeals court weighs in.

Jan 8, 2024 12:35 PM CST

Trump ballot access case on ‘exceptionally fast’ briefing schedule’ in SCOTUS; ‘sprawling’ arguments possible

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Feb. 8 following its decision Friday to hear former President Donald Trump’s petition to overturn Colorado’s decision to keep him off the ballot in that state.

Jan 8, 2024 9:52 AM CST

‘Intriguing point’ in Trump SCOTUS brief could mean his vice president would replace him after an election win

In U.S. Supreme Court briefs seeking ballot access, former President Donald Trump and his former U.S. solicitor general are making an argument that could lead to a vice presidential candidate becoming president, according to Jeannie Suk Gersen, a Harvard Law School professor.

Jan 4, 2024 11:28 AM CST

‘Airborne defendant’ leaps over bench, attacks Vegas judge during court hearing recorded on video

A man who pleaded guilty to attempted battery with substantial bodily harm attacked a Las Vegas judge who was sentencing him Wednesday.

Jan 4, 2024 9:55 AM CST

Trump administration had worst Supreme Court record since at least FDR years, study says

The U.S. Supreme Court under the leadership of Chief Justice John Roberts “has not been particularly receptive” to former President Donald Trump’s arguments, showing that there is some truth in his claim that the justices “love to rule against me.”

Jan 4, 2024 8:39 AM CST

Judge’s suspension will end his career as elected judge; he coerced pleas, demeaned litigants, court says

An Ohio judge has been suspended from law practice and removed from the bench for a range of misconduct, including coercing two no-contest pleas and imposing a 30-day contempt sentence on a defendant who said the judge was making himself "look stupid."

Jan 3, 2024 3:38 PM CST

Supreme Court will consider overruling landmark Chevron deference decision in a fishy case

Florida prosecutor ousted by DeSantis gets chance to prove First Amendment claims

Would Trump have immunity if he ordered opponent’s assassination? Possibly, his lawyer tells appeals court

Former BigLaw partner gets suspension over side law practice

Civil fraud trial seeking independent monitor for NRA begins after CEO’s resignation, official’s $100K settlement

Cravath discloses work for Ukrainian company that paid Hunter Biden to be board member

Supreme Court once again ‘leapfrogging’ appeals court in decision to hear Idaho emergency abortion case

Trump ballot access case on ‘exceptionally fast’ briefing schedule’ in SCOTUS; ‘sprawling’ arguments possible

‘Intriguing point’ in Trump SCOTUS brief could mean his vice president would replace him after an election win

‘Airborne defendant’ leaps over bench, attacks Vegas judge during court hearing recorded on video

Trump administration had worst Supreme Court record since at least FDR years, study says

Judge’s suspension will end his career as elected judge; he coerced pleas, demeaned litigants, court says

Federal guidance on stabilizing emergency abortions can’t be enforced in Texas, 5th Circuit says

Gunman fleeing crash arrested after breaking into Colorado Supreme Court building

Chicago isn’t liable for bicyclist injured by pothole on road that wasn’t designated bike route, court rules

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