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$195K wasn’t enough to buy this item owned by Justice Ginsburg

A bid of $195,000 wasn’t high enough to secure the “Pegasus” necklace worn by the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Sep 25, 2023 8:16 AM CDT

Justice Thomas attended Koch network donor events, interacted with the brothers at retreats, report says

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has attended at least two donor events orchestrated by the Koch network and has developed a bond with the conservative Koch brothers during all-male retreats, according to a new report by ProPublica.

Sep 22, 2023 3:32 PM CDT

Federal prosecutor’s office in rural Oklahoma struggles to hire attorneys for spiking caseloads

The U.S. attorney’s office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma is struggling to hire lawyers after obtaining funding to ramp up from eight criminal prosecutors to 159 employees.

Sep 21, 2023 12:42 PM CDT

10th Circuit upholds ban on firearms for felon convicted of check fraud

The federal ban on gun possession by felons doesn't appear to be affected by a 2022 Second Amendment decision by the U.S. Supreme Court, a federal appeals court has ruled.

Sep 18, 2023 3:50 PM CDT

Texas AG Paxton warns Biden administration to ‘buckle up’ after acquittal at impeachment trial

After his acquittal at an impeachment trial Saturday, Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton alleged that the “sham” proceeding was coordinated by the Biden administration along with the “liberal” speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, Republican Dade Phelan.

Sep 18, 2023 10:03 AM CDT

Justice Alito temporarily blocks curbs on Biden administration’s communications with social media

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito on Thursday temporarily blocked an injunction that curbed the Biden administration’s communications with social media.

Sep 15, 2023 9:45 AM CDT

Despite Department of Ed guidance, universities may be cautious with outreach offerings

Following the recent U.S. Supreme Court opinion that found race-conscious college admissions to be unconstitutional, some universities worry their minority outreach programs may be in jeopardy.

Sep 14, 2023 1:14 PM CDT

Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar embraces tough task at conservative-leaning Supreme Court

“I often get asked a version of this question: ‘What happens when you know you’re going to lose?’” U.S. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar said this week in an appearance at the University of Wisconsin Law School. “I’m an incorrigible optimist.”

Sep 14, 2023 1:01 PM CDT

Ginni Thomas’ work with conservative activists led to movement that helped overturn precedent

The conservative legal movement gained ground after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down restrictions on independent campaign spending by corporations in the 2010 Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission ruling.

Sep 12, 2023 8:15 AM CDT

Montana attorney general accused of flouting top state court’s authority, insulting justices

Republican Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has been accused of undermining confidence in the justice system by evading the authority of the state’s top court and assaulting the integrity of individual justices.

Sep 11, 2023 2:11 PM CDT

Weekly Briefs: MoFo changes DEI fellowship; X reacts to BigLaw partner at Burning Man festival

MoFo expands DEI fellowship after suit Morrison & Foerster has changed the eligibility criteria for a diversity, equity and inclusion fellowship after being sued by a conservative activist who led the campaign against affirmative action in college admissions. The Keith Wetmore 1L Fellowship for Excellence, Diversity and Inclusion was initially…

Sep 8, 2023 3:14 PM CDT

$195K wasn’t enough to buy this item owned by Justice Ginsburg

Justice Thomas attended Koch network donor events, interacted with the brothers at retreats, report says

Federal prosecutor’s office in rural Oklahoma struggles to hire attorneys for spiking caseloads

10th Circuit upholds ban on firearms for felon convicted of check fraud

Texas AG Paxton warns Biden administration to ‘buckle up’ after acquittal at impeachment trial

Justice Alito temporarily blocks curbs on Biden administration’s communications with social media

Despite Department of Ed guidance, universities may be cautious with outreach offerings

Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar embraces tough task at conservative-leaning Supreme Court

Ginni Thomas’ work with conservative activists led to movement that helped overturn precedent

Montana attorney general accused of flouting top state court’s authority, insulting justices

Weekly Briefs: MoFo changes DEI fellowship; X reacts to BigLaw partner at Burning Man festival

Justice Alito sees ‘no sound reason’ to recuse in tax case involving lawyer who interviewed him for newspaper

Justice Kavanaugh says he’s hopeful for ‘concrete steps’ on SCOTUS ethics matters

8th Circuit decision upholding felon gun ban quickens path to Supreme Court, lawyer says

Write-in candidate with 2 law degrees sues to keep Trump off the ballot; different challenge tossed

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