Justice Stephen Breyer to Return to First Circuit
Retired US Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer has announced his plan to return to the US Court of Appeals for…
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Texas Voter Law Moves Back to Court of Appeals
Summary: The U.S. Supreme Court denied taking control over the Texas Voter Law, SB 14, and sent it back to…
An Actual Legal Brief That Includes The Words “Twat,” “Panties,” and “Jizz.”
Summary: You'll be shocked when you read the legal brief the Washington Redskins have recently used in their defense in court.…
Online Directory of All Highest State Courts
Summary: Lawcrossing.com has compiled a directory of supreme courts and/or court of criminal appeals for all US states and territories. See…
Judge Rakoff Approves Citigroup Deal with SEC But with Terse Comments
This week, Judge Rakoff of the U.S. District Court in Manhattan finally approved SEC’s $285 million deal with the Citigroup…
ABA Files Amicus in Coudert Brothers Case
In a rare move, the American Bar Association has filed an amicus brief with the New York Court of Appeals…
2nd Circuit Says SEC Can Recoup Money Even Where Insider Trader Didn’t Have Direct Benefits
Earlier this week, a divided (2-1) 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals passed a ruling that allows the U.S.…
Indiana Court of Appeals Voids Annoying Portion of Public Intoxication Statute
The Indiana Court of Appeals has found the word “annoys,” as used in the state’s public intoxication statute of 2012,…
Apple Loses Bid to Block Antitrust Monitor
The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has denied Apple's latest bid to block the e-books antitrust monitor, but clarified…
7th Circuit Upholds Life Sentence of Former Gallatin County Sheriff
The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has unanimously upheld the consecutive life sentences of former Gallatin County Sheriff, Raymond…
Georgia Court of Appeals Allows Forced Blood Test with Warrant
The Georgia Court of Appeals has overruled a 2006 state Supreme Court precedent and held that a forced blood test…
D.C. Court of Appeals Holds Net Neutrality Rules as Invalid
The United States Court of Appeals, Washington D.C. has ruled that the FCC Net neutrality rules are invalid because the…