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Nursing homes, factory owners and immigrants brace for fallout from Supreme Court ruling
The Supreme Court cleared the Trump administration to end temporary protected status for Haitians and Syrians, impacting thousands of workers and nursing homes.
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.
Judge blocks Trump administration’s attempt to link USDA funds to compliance with other policies
U.S. District Judge Myong Joun blocks USDA from withholding funds over compliance with Trump administration policies on immigration and transgender issues.
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.
Non-citizens face more scrutiny on bank activities after Trump order
The Trump administration directs the Treasury to advise banks on red flags related to non-citizens' banking activities, focusing on payroll tax evasion and account ownership.
Lawsuit seeks to halt Trump’s makeover of Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool
The Cultural Landscape Foundation filed a lawsuit to halt the Trump administration's renovation of the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, citing historic preservation violations.
Immigration attorneys weigh in on federal denaturalization push
Immigration attorneys in Virginia address the federal government's increased denaturalization efforts and their impact on naturalized citizens and permanent residents.
US appeals court weighs Pentagon bid to punish Senator Mark Kelly
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit hears the Pentagon's appeal to censure Senator Mark Kelly over his remarks urging refusal of unlawful orders.
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.
Verdicts & Settlements
- Medical Malpractice – Jurors side with doctor in suit over rescue surgery
- Workers’ Compensation- Seasonal worker paralyzed in tobacco baler accident
- Medical Malpractice- Death from cancer followed stomach pain misdiagnosis
- Workers’ Compensation – Struck in face by forklift, woman suffers brain injury
- Negligence and Tort – Group home resident falls, sustaining femur fracture
- Medical Malpractice – Nursing facility patient dies after fracturing ankle in fall
- Medical Malpractice- Patient has bladder injury during colostomy reversal
- Premises Liability- Apartment guest burned by gas grill spewing fire
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Physician sustained hand injuries in crash
- Premises Liability- Dog bite injury nets settlement
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Woman suffers injuries after T-bone collision
Opinion Digests
- Criminal – Court of Appeals wrongly vacated murder conviction
- Tort – U.Va. prevails on former professor’s claims
- Constitutional – Company’s due process claim against county is dismissed
- Administrative – Plaintiffs’ effort to enjoin ITC proceeding fails
- Patent and trademark – Amazon patent infringement suit transferred to New Jersey
- Tort – Chesterfield County dismissed from wrongful death suit
- Consumer Protection – Lawsuit over kratom survives motion to dismiss
- Criminal – Defendant convicted of attempted sexual exploitation of a child
- Evidence – Motion to exclude transmission expert is rejected
- Damages – Court awards pre-judgment interest following parties’ acquiescence
- Employment – Court approves overtime wage collective action settlement
- Search & Seizure – Warrantless search of hotel room safe upheld
