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Supreme Court Upholds Enforcement of Laws Prohibiting Sales of Assault-Style Weapons

The U.S. Supreme Court made a significant decision on Wednesday by rejecting an emergency request to halt the enforcement of…

Federal Circuit Urges Newman Examination in Response to Heightened Paranoid Incidents

In a recent development, the oldest and longest-serving member of the Federal Circuit Court has been instructed to release her…

Oklahoma AG’s Backing Leads to Stay of Execution for Inmate, Supreme Court Rules

In a dramatic turn of events, the U.S. Supreme Court has granted a stay of execution for Richard Glossip, an…

US Supreme Court to Evaluate Crucial Standard in Whistleblower Fraud Lawsuits

The U.S. Supreme Court has begun considering a case that could have major implications for whistleblower lawsuits. The case involves…

DC Circuit Raises Obstruction Charge Concerns in Jan. 6 Prosecutions but Prevents DOJ from Facing “Immediate Disaster”

On April 7, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled 2-1 that the government can…

BakerHostetler Partner’s Deposition Testimony Branded ‘Evasive and Nonresponsive’

Lawyers with Patterson Belknap have filed a motion accusing a BakerHostetler partner, Lee H. Rosebush, of evasive deposition answers, stating…

Last Justice Standing: Jackson’s Votes in Supreme Court’s First 6 Opinions Take Center Stage

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, who was confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court on September 28, 2021, is the only justice…

Consovoy’s Boutique Law Firm Returns to Supreme Court in Student Loan Lawsuit

J. Michael Connolly is set to debut his argument in the US Supreme Court in a high-stakes challenge to President…

Reasons Behind Shearman & Sterling’s Search for a Merger Partner

Shearman & Sterling, a law firm once ranked No. 9 in the Am Law 100 ranking for gross revenue with…

John Eastman Facing Disbarment by California State Bar for Election Challenges

The State Bar of California recently filed disciplinary charges against attorney John Eastman due to his involvement in former President…