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Judge rejects US Justice Department effort to obtain Rhode Island’s voter data
U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy rejected the Justice Department's request for Rhode Island's non-public voter data, citing lack of legal authority.
US fires more immigration judges, including two who blocked deporting pro-Palestinian students
The U.S. government fired six immigration judges, including two who blocked deportation of pro-Palestinian students, amid criticism of due process violations.
Pentagon’s limits on press access unconstitutional, US judge rules
A federal judge ruled Pentagon limits on press access unconstitutional, blocking policies that threatened journalists with security risk branding over unauthorized information.
Judge blocks subpoenas against Fed Chair Powell
A federal judge blocked subpoenas against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell in a Justice Department probe seen as an attempt to pressure the Fed on rate cuts.
Federal judge allows Trump’s White House ballroom construction to proceed
A federal judge declined to halt President Trump's $400 million White House ballroom project, allowing construction to continue despite preservationist lawsuits.
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.
Appeals court dismisses DOJ complaint against federal judge
A federal appeals court dismissed the DOJ’s misconduct complaint against Judge James Boasberg over comments tied to Trump-era Venezuelan deportations.
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.
Virginia among states proposing legislation to allow lawsuits against ICE agents
Democratic-led states advance laws allowing civil rights lawsuits against ICE agents, prompting Trump administration legal challenges over the Supremacy Clause.
Judge to hear bid to block Trump White House ballroom
A federal judge will hear a preservation group’s request to halt construction of President Trump’s planned White House ballroom over approval and environmental concerns.
Federal court grants Dominion injunction, allowing offshore wind construction to proceed
Dominion Energy won a preliminary injunction Friday in federal court, allowing construction to resume on the $11.2 billion Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project off Virginia Beach‘s coast. In December 2025, the U.S. Department of […]
Verdicts & Settlements
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – 74-year-old injured in two-vehicle crash
- Employment- Arbitrator finds unfair labor practices by school
- Medical Malpractice- Gallbladder removal surgery results in reparative procedure
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Car with mother, two children broadsided, rolled several times
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Driver, passenger suffer injuries after truck crosses into lane
- Fraud – Jury sides with couple in home construction case
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Triathlete suffered fractures after being struck by pickup truck
- Medical Malpractice- Nursing facility patient died after falling, suffering head injury
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Sales manager sustained multiple injuires in Virginia Beach collision
- Products Liability – Workplace accident results in amputation at the wrist
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Railroad worker injured in collision with tractor-trailer
Opinion Digests
- Banks and banking – Bank defeats customer’s conversion claim
- Prisons – Inmate’s lack-of-exercise claim was wrongly dismissed
- Criminal – Gang members convicted on multiple charges
- Employment – District court wrongly dismissed casino employee’s FMLA/USERRA suit
- Tort- Government contractor liable for abuses at Abu Ghraib
- Negligence – Claims narrowed in trucking accident
- Employment – Retaliation claim against Freddie Mac is dismissed
- Civil Practice – Rule 12(b)(6) motion can’t be granted simply because its unopposed
- Municipal – Lynchburg registrar’s attack on adverse jury verdict fails
- Bankruptcy – Chapter 11 petition stays asbestos-exposure lawsuits
- Criminal – Evidence supports conviction for possession of a firearm by a felon
- Consumer Protection – Default judgment entered against auto dealership
