Republicans Are in Damage Control Mode Over Abortion
Arizona Republicans faced chaos trying to reconcile different abortion ban beliefs, showing internal divisions and potentially hindering their future political strategies. [ more ]
Possible delay and crime incentives: key takeaways from Trump immunity case
The Supreme Court appears unlikely to grant Trump absolute immunity from prosecution, but justices express interest in remanding the case for further review. [ more ]
Trump is arguing for immunity in his criminal case. Will the Supreme Court agree? : Consider This from NPR
The US Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on whether a former president, like Donald Trump, should be immune from criminal prosecution for acts committed while in office. [ more ]
A N.Y. court tossed Harvey Weinstein's conviction. Could it help Trump?
The New York appeals court's decision to overturn Harvey Weinstein's sex-crimes conviction could impact the ongoing criminal trial of Donald Trump in Manhattan. [ more ]
Biglaw Leader Thinks Using AI Will Help His Firm Beat The Competition In The Market
Businesses charging high fees for routine work may be disrupted by technology; embracing AI for unique insights can give a competitive advantage. [ more ]
BREAKING: Supreme Court That Blocked Vaccine Mandates & Quarantine Orders Suddenly VERY Concerned About Immunity.
The Supreme Court is discussing whether a former president has blanket immunity from crimes related to official acts, including assassinating political rivals. [ more ]
Trump case: Supreme Court reluctant to grant full immunity to former president
The Supreme Court justices are considering whether a former president can be tried for his role in trying to subvert the 2020 presidential elections. [ more ]
US Supreme Court hears arguments on Trump immunity plea DW 04/25/2024
Trump seeks immunity from criminal prosecution for actions during his presidency, a decision with significant implications for his potential third presidential run. [ more ]
Lawyer Facing Ethics Probe Decides Maybe Destroying His Computer Will Help. It Does Not.
Confronted with an ethics investigation zeroing in on shady actions from securing hundreds of thousands in loans from a brain-injured client - secured by property the lawyer did not own - to failing to disclose referral fees, New Hampshire attorney Justin Nadeau apparently thought he could get out of his troubles by destroying his computer.
US supreme court to decide on Trump's claim of presidential immunity
The US Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in Trump's appeal on criminal immunity, sparking debates on presidents' accountability and justice. [ more ]
Supreme Court to hear arguments on Trump immunity case
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments on Trump's immunity claim in an election subversion case, impacting his legal battles and potential political future. [ more ]
The supreme court heard one of the most sadistic, extreme anti-abortion cases yet | Moira Donegan
Idaho's extreme abortion ban, prohibiting all abortions with no exceptions for rape or incest, has forced pregnant women to seek life-saving care out of state. [ more ]
Opinion | How Biden Could Turn a Supreme Court Loss on Abortion Into a Win
The Supreme Court might prioritize a case on emergency abortions and EMTALA over one limiting mifepristone access, with significant implications for reproductive rights and the upcoming election. [ more ]
Supreme Court to decide Trump's fate - and its own
The Supreme Court hearing on Trump's immunity from prosecution is crucial for both him and the institution, with significant implications for the presidency's future. [ more ]
Supreme Court to Decide Whether Donald Trump Can Be Criminally Prosecuted
The Supreme Court will decide if a former President can be subjected to criminal prosecution, raising fundamental questions on presidential power. [ more ]
US Supreme Court to hear Trump's immunity plea DW 04/25/2024
The top US court is set to hear arguments on Thursday from former President Donald Trump's legal team that he should be given immunity from criminal prosecution for any actions taken during his time in office.
Justices Seemed Split on Emergency Abortion Access
Supreme Court debates emergency abortions in states with near-total bans, impacting broader abortion access and potential fetal personhood implications. [ more ]
Supreme Court Appears Sharply Divided in Emergency Abortion Case
The Supreme Court is divided over allowing emergency abortions in states with near-total bans, impacting access to abortion in emergency rooms nationwide. [ more ]
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Supreme Court to Examine Clash Between Idaho Abortion Ban and Federal Law
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on the conflict between Idaho's near-total abortion ban and a federal law protecting emergency care for pregnant women. [ more ]
What to listen for during Supreme Court arguments on Donald Trump and presidential immunity
The Supreme Court hears arguments Thursday over whether Donald Trump is immune from prosecution in a case charging him with plotting to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
5 Takeaways From the Supreme Court Arguments on Idaho's Abortion Ban
The case before the Supreme Court questions Idaho's near-total abortion ban violating federal law on emergency care, potentially affecting multiple states and raising broader legal implications. [ more ]
Arizona House passes bill to repeal 1864 abortion ban
A proposed repeal of Arizona's near-total abortion ban, pre-dating statehood, gained approval from the House after pressure from former President Trump and U.S. Senate candidate Kari Lake. [ more ]
US Supreme Court Considers Whether Hospitals Must Provide Emergency Abortions
Pro-abortion activists rally for reproductive rights and emergency abortion care outside the US Supreme Court during Moyle v. United States case. [ more ]
The Lawyer Defending Idaho's Abortion Ban Irritated the One Justice He Needed On His Side
Joshua Turner's dismissive attitude towards Justice Barrett during the abortion case highlights the gender dynamics and the possible negative impact on the case outcome. [ more ]
Kari Lake Flip-Flops AGAIN On Arizona's Near-Total Abortion Ban, Now Wants State to Enforce 1864 Law
Kari Lake expressed changing views on abortion laws in Arizona, accusing the state government of not enforcing the existing law while pushing for an extreme abortion law. [ more ]
Arizona Democrats Consider 3rd Attempt to Repeal 1864 Abortion Law
Democratic lawmakers in Arizona are attempting to repeal an 1864 law outlawing abortion, sparking a divisive battle in the Republican-controlled State Legislature. [ more ]
Two Lawsuits, in Texas and Idaho, Highlight Fight Over Emergency Medicine Law
The dismantling of the constitutional right to abortion by the Supreme Court in 2022 led to a new series of court battles over access to abortion at the state level. [ more ]
Alvin Bragg has his Trump trial, all he needs now is a crime
The Manhattan District Attorney's case against Donald Trump is criticized as politically motivated and legally ambiguous, focusing on an unconventional criminal theory. [ more ]
Law Firm Partners Made BANK Last Year And There's Nothing Clients Can Do About It
Clients complain about associate raises but partner rate hikes go unnoticed. Partner rates rose significantly last year, driven by Biglaw firms. [ more ]
New Clerkships Database Empowers Law Clerks To Review Their Bosses
The Legal Accountability Project launched a Centralized Clerkships Database to increase transparency and democratize judicial clerkship information. [ more ]