The judges who threw Trump a lifeline are the kind of people he usually loves to hate
The New York State Supreme Court reduced Trump's bond in a civil fraud case from $454M to $175M, granting him an extension for payment and suspending restrictions on serving as a business officer.
It is rare for courts to allow individuals to post bonds in place of immediate payment for fines during pending appeals, as seen in Trump's case. [ more ]
The judges who threw Trump a lifeline are the kind of people he usually loves to hate
The New York State Supreme Court reduced Trump's bond in a civil fraud case from $454M to $175M, granting him an extension for payment and suspending restrictions on serving as a business officer.
It is rare for courts to allow individuals to post bonds in place of immediate payment for fines during pending appeals, as seen in Trump's case. [ more ]
Opinion | Cyrus Vance: What It Takes to Keep Harvey Weinstein, and Men Like Him, Behind Bars
Harvey Weinstein's convictions were overturned due to legal technicalities, raising questions about the judicial process and survivor testimonies. [ more ]
Opinion | Cyrus Vance: What It Takes to Keep Harvey Weinstein, and Men Like Him, Behind Bars
Harvey Weinstein's convictions were overturned due to legal technicalities, raising questions about the judicial process and survivor testimonies. [ more ]
Donald Trump's success before the Supreme Court is a scary preview of his second term
Conservative Supreme Court justices may be leaning towards granting presidential immunity, potentially allowing a president to act above the law. [ more ]
RIP To The Kraken. Here's Hoping Whatever Replaces It Is Equally Ridiculous.
The Supreme Court rejects cert petitions from Sidney Powell, Lin Wood, and Kraken lawyers for frivolous election litigation. Judge imposed sanctions after a chaotic livestreamed hearing in July 2021.
Despite arguments, Lin Wood and Sidney Powell's responsible for unvetted filings in election challenge. Judge Parker's ruling criticized lawyers for abusing the judicial process and ordered them to cover legal costs. [ more ]
The Supreme Court Has Planned for a June So Awful It Will Be Impossible to Keep Up
The Supreme Court faces a backlog of controversial cases that will have significant societal impacts with a chaotic and overwhelming release schedule. [ more ]
RIP To The Kraken. Here's Hoping Whatever Replaces It Is Equally Ridiculous.
The Supreme Court rejects cert petitions from Sidney Powell, Lin Wood, and Kraken lawyers for frivolous election litigation. Judge imposed sanctions after a chaotic livestreamed hearing in July 2021.
Despite arguments, Lin Wood and Sidney Powell's responsible for unvetted filings in election challenge. Judge Parker's ruling criticized lawyers for abusing the judicial process and ordered them to cover legal costs. [ more ]
The Supreme Court Has Planned for a June So Awful It Will Be Impossible to Keep Up
The Supreme Court faces a backlog of controversial cases that will have significant societal impacts with a chaotic and overwhelming release schedule. [ more ]
Donald Trump is using the judicial process to postpone his trial on charges of trying to overturn the election.
Trump is claiming absolute immunity from prosecution as a way to delay his trial and potentially dismiss the case if he wins the next presidential election. [ more ]
Donald Trump is using the judicial process to postpone his trial on charges of trying to overturn the election.
Trump is claiming absolute immunity from prosecution as a way to delay his trial and potentially dismiss the case if he wins the next presidential election. [ more ]