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fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
1 week ago

Other Barks & Bites for Friday, August 15: Korean Supreme Court Sides with Pinkfong in 'Baby Shark' Case; Ninth Circuit Says DTSA Claims Rarely Dismissible as Discovery Sanctions; and Trump Administration Mulls Investment Stake in Intel

Second Circuit affirms co-ownership for ZIONESS trademark, reversing denial of attorney's fees; Federal Circuit clarifies 'identical' means the same; Korean Supreme Court rules on 'Baby Shark' copyright.
US politics
fromABC7 Chicago
1 week ago

What to know about how Trump's judicial picks could reshape abortion rights for decades

Trump's court nominees have anti-abortion views and affiliations, potentially affecting abortion rights long-term.
Privacy professionals
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

PACER Gets Pwned: Hackers Breach Dinosaur Filing System - Above the Law

PACER, the federal courts' filing platform, suffered a significant cyberattack compromising confidential informant identities and access to sensitive documents.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago

US court system to boost cyber posture after hack of electronic case management tool

The U.S. federal court system is strengthening cybersecurity measures following a breach of its electronic case filing management system.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

ICE arrests in L.A. plummeted in July, new data show

Federal authorities reported that arrests dropped from 2,792 to less than 1,400 undocumented immigrants in the L.A. region within a month, after a court ruling limiting arrests.
US politics
fromABA Journal
1 month ago

Money for court-appointed federal criminal defense lawyers is depleted; some lawyers leave program

"The funding shortfall that began on July 3 has spurred concern that the panel attorneys could decline new cases, leaving some defendants without representation."
US politics
fromABA Journal
1 month ago

Judge tells court callers their concerns can be addressed by 'cracking open Moore's Federal Practice'

Lawyers are advised to file a motion to intervene about disclosure concerns instead of contacting court staff directly.
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#trump-administration
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fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

States win a legal injunction against President Trump, pausing library funding cuts

A federal judge blocked Trump's executive order to eliminate the Institute of Museum and Library Services, supporting its funding and role.
Washington DC
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Dual Orders From Judges Edge Courts Closer to Confrontation With White House

Federal judges suspect Trump officials acted in bad faith regarding immigrant deportations.
Tensions are escalating between the White House and the judiciary over immigration enforcement.
US politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

Job Corps lifeline under threat

A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration's plan to close Job Corps centers, citing lack of congressional authority.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Trump's pick for appeals judge seen as 'ill-suited' to lifetime appointment

Bove's nomination to the federal court raises concerns about loyalty overrides merit in judicial appointments.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Is this the end of the rule of law in America?

President Trump's use of military force in protests raises critical concerns about the rule of law in America.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Trump's Budget Bill Seeks To Smother Federal Injunctions - Above the Law

Section 70302 limits federal court enforcement of injunctions, empowering the Trump administration to ignore legal rulings without facing consequences.
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Assessing Advocacy In The Federal Appeals Through The Lens Of Five Cases From The Past Year - Above the Law

Federal appellate courts are facing transformative legal questions involving constitutional and statutory issues in response to contemporary societal shifts.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

In Texas Borderland, Trump's Immigration Push Suffers Its Worst Legal Defeat Yet

Judge Rodriguez ruled against Trump's claim of an 'invasion' to justify deportation under wartime law, marking a significant judicial limitation on presidential powers.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Lawyers say that ICE has deported the mother of a baby and a 2-year-old who is a U.S. citizen

A federal judge questioned the legality of the deportation process after a U.S. citizen child was deported alongside her mother, revealing potential abuse of power.
NYC parents
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Judges Worry Trump Could Tell U.S. Marshals to Stop Protecting Them

Judges are increasingly concerned about their security and potential withdrawal of protections from the White House.
Washington DC
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump Administration Continues to Defy Judge's Orders in Abrego Garcia Case, Lawyers Say

The Justice Department has ignored court orders regarding the wrongful deportation case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
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