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Lawyer’s name is scrubbed from BigLaw website after he joins abortion-aid warning to Sidley Austin

A lawmaker who joined a Texas legislative caucus warning Sidley Austin about aiding illegal abortions is no longer listed as of counsel at another BigLaw firm.

Jul 20, 2022 10:20 AM CDT

Little-known lawyer advised Trump on firing acting AG, lawyers in White House counsel’s office

A little-known lawyer advised former President Donald Trump on how he could overturn the 2020 presidential election results with the help of the U.S. Department of Justice.

Jul 19, 2022 11:47 AM CDT

Texas judge is ordered to be recused from dozens of cases amid bias allegations

A district judge in Dallas County, Texas, who presides in felony cases has been ordered to be recused from dozens of cases based on requests by 13 criminal defense lawyers.

Jul 19, 2022 10:23 AM CDT

‘My guns are bigger,’ judge allegedly declared before pointing Colt .45 at lawyers in courtroom

A Houston lawyer has submitted an affidavit alleging that a West Virginia judge removed a gun from a holster under his robe and pointed it at attorneys defending an energy company.

Jul 18, 2022 11:50 AM CDT

Biden administration can’t require emergency abortions, Texas lawsuit says

The state of Texas is challenging Biden administration guidance that says emergency rooms that receive Medicare funds must provide abortions. If a pregnant patient is experiencing a medical emergency as defined by the law, and abortion is a stabilizing treatment that would resolve the condition, the abortion must be provided, according to U.S. Department of Health & Human Services guidance.

Jul 14, 2022 3:30 PM CDT

Texas GOP group warns that Sidley partners could be prosecuted if the firm pays abortion travel costs

At least one BigLaw firm with offices in Texas has received a letter warning that its partners are breaking the law by facilitating abortions that are illegal in the state.

Jul 11, 2022 10:25 AM CDT

As 2 top state courts allow abortion limits, court filing says a third can’t stop sale of abortion pills

A generic drugmaker said in a June 30 legal filing Mississippi can’t stop sales of its abortion pill, and its case is even stronger after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the right to abortion.

Jul 5, 2022 9:48 AM CDT

State officials cite Dobbs as reason to support anti-sodomy law, transgender-treatment ban

Some state officials see the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision overturning the right to abortion as reason to support measures that would outlaw gay sex and ban medical transitioning treatments for transgender youths.

Jul 1, 2022 10:17 AM CDT

What are abortion trigger laws, and where do they stand?

Less than a week after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, more than a dozen states have already or plan to soon ban abortion in most cases. Here’s what we know so far about where abortion bans stand in these 13 states and in other states that have laws targeting the procedure.

Jun 30, 2022 2:52 PM CDT

Supreme Court allows Biden to end remain-in-Mexico policy; chief justice’s opinion joined by Kavanaugh, liberal justices

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled for the Biden administration on Thursday when it allowed repeal of the remain-in-Mexico policy for asylum-seekers.

Jun 30, 2022 10:13 AM CDT

Litigation over abortion bans begins at state level; judges block laws in 5 states

Updated: Supporters of abortion rights are taking their battle to state courts after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday.

Jun 28, 2022 10:43 AM CDT

Part of lawsuit alleging gender discrimination at University of Texas at Austin gets past summary judgment

A federal judge recently ruled that an Equal Pay Act claim filed against the University of Texas at Austin by a female law professor is allowed to go forward.

Jun 16, 2022 1:27 PM CDT

Texas federal judge proclaims that he doesn’t read 5th Circuit opinions before second reversal

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals at New Orleans has reversed a federal judge’s refusal to suppress gun evidence a second time after he declared that he doesn’t read 5th Circuit opinions and stuck to his initial decision.

Jun 14, 2022 2:54 PM CDT

Sotomayor argues Texas court defied SCOTUS ruling in ineffective counsel case

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to hear the case of a death row inmate who successfully argued two years ago that he received ineffective assistance of counsel.

Jun 13, 2022 1:16 PM CDT

Supreme Court backlog is the largest in percentage terms since at least 1950

More than half of the cases on the U.S. Supreme Court’s docket have yet to be decided.  As of Friday, the court had 33 opinions remaining, which amounts to 53% of its argued cases this term.

Jun 3, 2022 9:37 AM CDT

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