Renowned Lawyer Faces Sanctions in Starbucks and Walmart Food Lawsuits
A federal judge in Syracuse, New York, has taken action against a lawyer known for filing numerous food and beverage…
Legal Developments
Supreme Court’s Rejection of Debt Relief Leaves Young Lawyers Struggling
The US Supreme Court dealt a blow to the hopes of many young lawyers burdened with student debt. The decision,…
Florida Governor Removes Prosecutor, Leaving No Recourse in Federal or State Courts
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has removed Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren from his elected position, citing Warren's "woke" positions…
Judge Under Competency Probe Files Motion to Prevent Suspension
Judge Pauline Newman of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has filed a motion with a Washington,…
US Supreme Court Decides Federal Sentencing Law Does Not Mandate Consecutive Sentences
The US Supreme Court recently issued a slip opinion, stating that district courts can decide whether to impose concurrent or…
Supreme Court Clarifies Sentencing Guidelines for Drug Crimes Involving Firearms
In a significant ruling on Friday, the United States Supreme Court unanimously clarified the sentencing guidelines for drug-related offenses involving…
Landmark U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Grants Justice Department Authority to Dismiss Whistleblower Cases
The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the power of the Justice Department to unilaterally dismiss lawsuits brought under the False…
Crowell & Moring to Withdraw from Humana Litigation Amid Allegations of ‘Betrayal’ by Walgreens
Crowell & Moring, a prominent law firm, has decided to withdraw from representing health insurer Humana in an ongoing litigation…
New 3rd Circuit Opinion Suggests Potential Striking Down of Numerous Felon Gun Bans, According to Dissenting View
In a recent en banc ruling, the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia held that a man convicted…
11th Circuit Vacates Sanctions on Dechert Partners and Calls for New Hearing
In a recent development, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta has overturned sanctions imposed on two Dechert…
California Bar’s Dismissal of Claims Against Former Director Upheld
In a recent development, the California State Bar Court's decision to dismiss disciplinary charges against former bar Executive Director Joe…
Landmark US Court Decision: Judge’s Defamation Lawsuit Ends in Dismissal
In a recent legal development, U.S. District Judge Joshua Wolson in Philadelphia has dismissed a defamation lawsuit filed by Judge…