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DOJ fires U.S. attorney after judges name replacement
The Justice Department fired newly appointed U.S. Attorney Donald Kinsella after federal judges replaced acting prosecutor John Sarcone in New York.
Judge blocks Trump bid to bar surprise visits to ICE jails
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from limiting unannounced congressional visits to immigrant detention centers run by DHS.
Bank of America must face Epstein trafficking lawsuit
A federal judge ruled Bank of America must face claims it knowingly benefited from Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking, while dismissing a case against BNY Mellon.
Judge blocks Trump policy targeting lawful refugees
A federal judge blocked a Trump administration policy allowing arrests of lawful refugees in Minnesota, citing likely violations of federal law.
Judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit seeking California voter data
A federal judge dismissed a Justice Department lawsuit seeking California voter rolls, ruling the request violated privacy laws and could chill voter participation.
Judge orders immediate release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia
A federal judge ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia freed from ICE detention, ruling his re-arrest was unlawful as his deportation challenge and asylum case continue.
Judge blocks Trump’s National Guard deployment to Oregon
Story highlights · Federal judge issues restraining order against Trump’s troop deployment · California and Texas National Guard mobilized despite Oregon’s objections · Oregon and California sue to stop federalized […]
Judge allows 9/11 victims’ lawsuit against Saudi Arabia to proceed
Story highlights · Federal judge rejected Saudi Arabia’s bid to dismiss civil claims in 9/11 hijacker case · Judge Daniels ruled claims are legally sufficient to proceed to trial · […]
Legal Tech
- A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR : New dedicated coverage of tech challenges facing law firms and legal departments
- Gemini Legal launches DraftEngine for civil litigation forms
- Lawyers continue to grapple with AI ethical issues
Verdicts & Settlements
- Medical Malpractice – Death from cancer followed stomach pain misdiagnosis
- Workers’ Compensation – Seasonal worker paralyzed in tobacco baler accident
- Medical Malpractice – Jurors side with doctor in suit over rescue surgery
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Unicycle rider dies after being hit by car
- Premises Liability – Delivery driver injured by porch decking collapse
Opinion Digests
- Criminal – Allen charge wasn’t abuse of discretion
- Evidence – Expert’s exclusion from trial deemed harmless
- Parent and child – Mother held in contempt for violating visitation order
- Criminal – Court refuses to continue trial despite missing witness
- Criminal – Meth defendant wasn’t entitled to sentencing safety valve
- Tort – Comments about plaintiff were protected opinions
- Real Property – Condo unit owner challenges expansion plans
