Defying Veto Threat, House Approves Measure Adding 66 New U.S. JudgesHouse approves creation of 66 new federal district court seats despite veto threat, with partisan divisions becoming evident after election outcomes.
Opinion | The Senate Should Leave No Judgeship UnfilledThe Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity may lead to greater scrutiny of extreme executive actions in federal courts.
Defying Veto Threat, House Approves Measure Adding 66 New U.S. JudgesHouse approves creation of 66 new federal district court seats despite veto threat, with partisan divisions becoming evident after election outcomes.
Opinion | The Senate Should Leave No Judgeship UnfilledThe Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity may lead to greater scrutiny of extreme executive actions in federal courts.
PACER Sucks More Than Usual... And We Know Exactly Who To BlamePACER's mid-morning slowdowns stem from data miners accessing the system simultaneously with litigators, indicating a need for better management of access.
Federal courts trumpet steps to protect workers after #MeToo movementFederal courts are working to protect employees from abuse and improve reporting mechanisms following #MeToo.
Forum shopping happens, but has the Northern District of Texas gone too far?The Northern District of Texas's case assignment method allows forum shopping, resulting in high-profile judges like Kacsmaryk receiving an abundance of conservative-related cases.
Federal courts trumpet steps to protect workers after #MeToo movementFederal courts are working to protect employees from abuse and improve reporting mechanisms following #MeToo.
Forum shopping happens, but has the Northern District of Texas gone too far?The Northern District of Texas's case assignment method allows forum shopping, resulting in high-profile judges like Kacsmaryk receiving an abundance of conservative-related cases.
Alert For Lawyers: Don't Fall For This Federal Courts Phishing ScamLawyers are facing a surge of phishing emails impersonating federal courts, urging them to remain vigilant and protect their sensitive information.
Court to Weigh Protections for Immigrants Brought to U.S. as ChildrenThe future of DACA hangs in the balance as courts address the legality of protecting undocumented minors from deportation.
9th Circuit upholds California gun bans in some 'sensitive' places, but not othersCalifornia may enforce its gun ban in certain public places but not in hospitals or places of worship, as ruled by a federal appeals court.
No Concrete Plans, No Standing: Federal Circuit's Latest on IPR AppealsFederal courts can only address actual controversies, not hypothetical situations, as established by the standing doctrine.The Platinum Optics v. Viavi Solutions case reiterates the importance of standing requirements in patent appeals.
Can Robert Menendez's Bribery Conviction Survive an Appeal?Federal corruption cases involving political figures have seen overturned convictions due to a narrowed legal definition of corruption by the U.S. Supreme Court since 2010.
Texas immigration ruling puts spotlight on nation's most conservative federal appeals court5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is a destination for conservative legal strategies.Pattern of conservative opposition in federal district courts in Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
Judicial Conference Shocked SHOCKED To Find Forum Shopping In This EstablishmentRogue judges appointed by Trump issue controversial rulingsJudicial reforms aim to enhance transparency and fairness in case assignment process
These 3 Supreme Court cases will test federal agencies' power over abortion and reproductive rightsThe Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo ruling shifted power from federal agencies to federal courts in interpreting federal law.
G.O.P.-Led States, Claiming Invasion,' Push to Expand Power to Curb ImmigrationRepublican lawmakers in multiple states are trying to adopt laws similar to Texas empowering police to arrest undocumented migrants, echoing the immigration focus of the 2024 presidential election.
GOP Bill Aims to Protect Trump From Current and Future State-Based Criminal Court CasesThe bill to move Trump's case is unlikely to pass due to Republican opposition.