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The first case at a secretive US court meant to deport alleged terrorists
The Alien Terrorist Removal Court held its first hearing in Texas to consider deportation of Nazira Haji Zada over alleged ISIS support and Election Day plot.
New York Times seeks to block subpoenas to reporters over Air Force One reporting
The New York Times seeks to block federal subpoenas to its reporters in Manhattan over Air Force One leak investigations amid press freedom concerns.
Justice Dept. taps veteran lawyer to lead Virginia federal prosecutor’s office
The Justice Department named Theo Stamos acting U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia amid leadership turmoil and political controversy.
Republican presses Blanche on Trump-IRS settlement at Senate hearing
Todd Blanche faced bipartisan Senate questioning on the Trump-IRS settlement and Epstein files release amid ethics concerns and bipartisan criticism.
U.S. judge finds Trump misused court in IRS case, refers lawyers for discipline
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams ruled that Trump misused a $10 billion IRS lawsuit for personal gain and referred lawyers for disciplinary review.
US appeals court blocks Trump admin from enacting new plans to slash consumer watchdog staff
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit blocked the Trump administration's plan to slash the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau staff.
US Supreme Court sides with marijuana user stripped of gun rights
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a federal gun ban cannot be applied to marijuana users unless under influence, affirming second amendment rights in Texas.
Justice Department sues Virginia over mask ban, limits to federal agents
The Justice Department sued Virginia over laws banning masks for federal agents and restricting immigration enforcement cooperation, citing constitutional violations.
US Supreme Court backs FCC in clash with wireless carriers over fines
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the FCC's system for levying fines against AT&T and Verizon, ruling it does not violate the constitutional right to a jury trial.
Virginia federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s $1.8 billion ‘weaponization’ fund
U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema blocks trump administration from operating a $1.8 billion fund to compensate alleged victims of government weaponization.
Biden sues Justice Department to block release of audio recordings
Former president Joe Biden sued the Justice Department to prevent release of private interview recordings amid a special counsel investigation.
Short seller Andrew Left to stand trial in LA over manipulation charges
Andrew Left faces criminal trial in Los Angeles for alleged stock market manipulation and securities fraud involving Nvidia and Tesla shares.
Verdicts & Settlements
- Negligence and Tort – E-bike collision leads to neck injury, psoriasis flare
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – ‘Daydreaming’ driver hit plaintiff walking by road
- Motor Vehicle Negligence 92-year-old dies after being hit by vehicle
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Motorcyclist suffers severe injuries in vehicle accident
- Medical Malpractice – Patient dies after alleged improper medicine admin
Legal Tech
- AI in practice: How new technology is affecting litigation practice
- Experts foresee legal malpractice risk for those who eschew AI
- Legal Decoder launches AI-powered billing analytics interface
Opinion Digests
- Sanctions – Court vacates order suspending attorney’s admission to bar
- Criminal – Defendant fails to show alleged sentencing error was plainly wrong
- Tort – Dutch company accused of stealing American intellectual property
- Criminal – Court upholds manual cell phone searches at border
- Criminal – Court didn’t err in allowing attorney to represent himself
- Immigration – Immigration court violated man’s due process rights
- Arbitration – District court erred when it confirmed untimely petition to confirm award
