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Business Insider
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Bad news, employees: non-competes aren't going anywhere

The FTC's non-compete regulation was blocked by a federal judge, citing overreach and potential harm. [ more ]
#supreme-court-ruling
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US news

Judge Gives Trump and Prosecutors More Time to Assess Presidential Immunity

The federal judge delays deadline to assess Supreme Court's ruling impact on Trump's criminal case. [ more ]
Above the Law
3 months ago
Law

Aileen Cannon's Delay Tactics In Trump Documents Case Takes A Turn For The Stupid

A federal judge's handling of the presidential documents case against Trump raises concerns about bias and incompetence. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US news

Judge Gives Trump and Prosecutors More Time to Assess Presidential Immunity

The federal judge delays deadline to assess Supreme Court's ruling impact on Trump's criminal case. [ more ]
Above the Law
3 months ago
Law

Aileen Cannon's Delay Tactics In Trump Documents Case Takes A Turn For The Stupid

A federal judge's handling of the presidential documents case against Trump raises concerns about bias and incompetence. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
New York City

Brooklyn Jail Is Too Inhumane' for 75-Year-Old Tax Scammer, Judge Says

A federal judge on Long Island would vacate a 75-year-old man's sentence due to inhumane conditions at a troubled jail in Brooklyn. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Education

Texas: judge rules against Black high school teen in hair discrimination case

The federal judge dismissed most claims in a lawsuit filed by a Black high school student alleging racial and gender discrimination due to his hairstyle, supporting the school district's grooming policy. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
4 months ago
Education

Mother sued her school for being too supportive of trans kids. It didn't work out for her.

The court dismissed an anti-trans mother's lawsuit against a school district for not informing her about her child's social transition. The school policy favored parental notification. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Education

Texas: judge rules against Black high school teen in hair discrimination case

The federal judge dismissed most claims in a lawsuit filed by a Black high school student alleging racial and gender discrimination due to his hairstyle, supporting the school district's grooming policy. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
4 months ago
Education

Mother sued her school for being too supportive of trans kids. It didn't work out for her.

The court dismissed an anti-trans mother's lawsuit against a school district for not informing her about her child's social transition. The school policy favored parental notification. [ more ]
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PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 month ago
LGBT

Trump-appointed judge upholds Biden's Title IX LGBTQ+ amendments

A federal judge in Alabama has ruled in favor of amendments to Title IX protecting LGBTQ+ students from discrimination. [ more ]
#donald-trump
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US news

Judge Denies Limited Gag Order Request in Trump Documents Case

The federal judge denied the request to bar Trump from making statements due to procedural failures by prosecutors. [ more ]
Washington Post
3 months ago
US news

Unsealed motions in Trump's Fla. case suggest new evidence of possible obstruction

The federal judge in Florida has unsealed motions filed by Donald Trump in his classified documents case, potentially delaying the trial beyond the upcoming presidential election. [ more ]
Advocate.com
3 months ago
Law

Trump-appointed Alabama judge threatens to jail LGBTQ+ rights lawyers; attorneys fight back

A federal judge appointed by Donald Trump threatened to jail civil rights lawyers in Alabama over a case challenging the state's ban on gender-affirming care for minors. [ more ]
Truthout
4 months ago
Law

More Than 100K Sign Petition Calling for Judge's Removal From Trump Docs Case

The number of signatures on the petition doubled after Cannon suspended the trial date indefinitely. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
7 months ago
US politics

Texas woman who threatened Mar-a-Lago case judge case sentenced to three years in prison

A Houston woman has been sentenced to 37 months in federal prison for leaving threatening voicemails for a federal judge overseeing one of Donald Trump's legal fights in Florida.
Tiffani Shea Gish threatened to have the judge assassinated in front of her family for helping Trump. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
US news

Judge Skeptical About Request to Limit Trump Statements on F.B.I.

The federal judge hesitated to impose restrictions on Trump's statements about the FBI, despite concerns about potential dangers to agents. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US news

Judge Denies Limited Gag Order Request in Trump Documents Case

The federal judge denied the request to bar Trump from making statements due to procedural failures by prosecutors. [ more ]
Washington Post
3 months ago
US news

Unsealed motions in Trump's Fla. case suggest new evidence of possible obstruction

The federal judge in Florida has unsealed motions filed by Donald Trump in his classified documents case, potentially delaying the trial beyond the upcoming presidential election. [ more ]
Advocate.com
3 months ago
Law

Trump-appointed Alabama judge threatens to jail LGBTQ+ rights lawyers; attorneys fight back

A federal judge appointed by Donald Trump threatened to jail civil rights lawyers in Alabama over a case challenging the state's ban on gender-affirming care for minors. [ more ]
Truthout
4 months ago
Law

More Than 100K Sign Petition Calling for Judge's Removal From Trump Docs Case

The number of signatures on the petition doubled after Cannon suspended the trial date indefinitely. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
7 months ago
US politics

Texas woman who threatened Mar-a-Lago case judge case sentenced to three years in prison

A Houston woman has been sentenced to 37 months in federal prison for leaving threatening voicemails for a federal judge overseeing one of Donald Trump's legal fights in Florida.
Tiffani Shea Gish threatened to have the judge assassinated in front of her family for helping Trump. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
US news

Judge Skeptical About Request to Limit Trump Statements on F.B.I.

The federal judge hesitated to impose restrictions on Trump's statements about the FBI, despite concerns about potential dangers to agents. [ more ]
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#trump
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
US news

Judge Pushes Back Critical Filing Deadline in Trump Documents Case

The federal judge granted Trump's request to postpone a crucial court filing, potentially delaying the trial past the November election. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US news

Judge Reshuffles Hearings in Trump Documents Case

The federal judge overseeing Trump's classified documents case adjusted the schedule due to unresolved legal motions, impacting a range of crucial legal matters. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
US Elections

Judge Skeptical About Request to Limit Trump Statements on F.B.I.

The federal judge overseeing Trump's classified documents case questioned barring inflammatory statements. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US news

Judge Strikes One Element From Trump Indictment in Documents Case

Judge struck down part of the indictment against Trump involving classified map incident. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
US news

Judge Pushes Back Critical Filing Deadline in Trump Documents Case

The federal judge granted Trump's request to postpone a crucial court filing, potentially delaying the trial past the November election. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US news

Judge Reshuffles Hearings in Trump Documents Case

The federal judge overseeing Trump's classified documents case adjusted the schedule due to unresolved legal motions, impacting a range of crucial legal matters. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
US Elections

Judge Skeptical About Request to Limit Trump Statements on F.B.I.

The federal judge overseeing Trump's classified documents case questioned barring inflammatory statements. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US news

Judge Strikes One Element From Trump Indictment in Documents Case

Judge struck down part of the indictment against Trump involving classified map incident. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Left-wing politics

Judge Rejects Hunter Biden Claim of Selective Prosecution in Gun Case

The federal judge rejected Hunter Biden's claim of selective prosecution, stating it was nonsensical for the Biden Justice Department to target the president's son. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
6 months ago
Los Angeles

Judge again dismisses charges against members of California white nationalist group

Charges dismissed against white nationalist group members
Judge criticizes selective prosecution [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Left-wing politics

Judge Rejects Hunter Biden Claim of Selective Prosecution in Gun Case

The federal judge rejected Hunter Biden's claim of selective prosecution, stating it was nonsensical for the Biden Justice Department to target the president's son. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
6 months ago
Los Angeles

Judge again dismisses charges against members of California white nationalist group

Charges dismissed against white nationalist group members
Judge criticizes selective prosecution [ more ]
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ABA Journal
5 months ago
Law

Accused of 'overly harsh' management style, federal judge agrees to counseling

Federal judge acknowledges 'overly harsh' management style and agrees to counseling after law clerk complaint.
Investigation reveals other law clerks found judge's management style 'overly harsh' but acknowledged learning from the judge. [ more ]
Above the Law
8 months ago
US politics

Oh Great, We've Reached The Swatting Stage Of Election Denial

Federal judge Tanya Chutkan and special prosecutor Jack Smith were swatted, a dangerous prank where police are falsely informed of an active shooter at a victim's home.
Swatting incidents pose a serious risk as police interactions can turn deadly even when there is no crime in progress. [ more ]
www.npr.org
9 months ago
US politics

Federal judge rejects Trump's immunity claims in 2020 election interference case

A federal judge ruled that Donald Trump is not immune from prosecution in his election interference case in Washington.
The judge rejected Trump's bid to derail the case charging him with plotting to overturn the 2020 presidential election. [ more ]
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www.mercurynews.com
10 months ago
Privacy professionals

Elon Musk and X can't escape government oversight, judge rules

A federal judge will not intervene in the dispute between Elon Musk and the FTC over the investigation of X.
Musk may be forced to cooperate with federal investigators in the probe of X's business decisions.
The ruling could impact the SEC's attempt to compel Musk's testimony in a separate investigation. [ more ]
www.npr.org
10 months ago
US politics

Maryanne Trump Barry, former president's sister and a retired federal judge, dies

Maryanne Trump Barry, older sister of Donald Trump, has died at age 86.
Barry was a retired federal judge and former President Donald Trump's oldest sister.
She had stayed largely out of the spotlight during her brother's presidency, but drew headlines after her niece, Mary Trump, revealed secretly recorded conversations. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
10 months ago
US politics

Maryanne Trump Barry, ex-President Trump's older sister, dies

Maryanne Trump Barry, former federal judge and sister of Donald Trump, has passed away at age 86.
Barry was a senior judge on the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals until her retirement in 2019.
Her death was confirmed by a judicial official who spoke on condition of anonymity. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
10 months ago
Privacy professionals

Elon Musk and X can't escape government oversight, judge rules

A federal judge will not intervene in the dispute between Elon Musk and the FTC over the investigation of X.
Musk may be forced to cooperate with federal investigators in the probe of X's business decisions.
The ruling could impact the SEC's attempt to compel Musk's testimony in a separate investigation. [ more ]
www.npr.org
10 months ago
US politics

Maryanne Trump Barry, former president's sister and a retired federal judge, dies

Maryanne Trump Barry, older sister of Donald Trump, has died at age 86.
Barry was a retired federal judge and former President Donald Trump's oldest sister.
She had stayed largely out of the spotlight during her brother's presidency, but drew headlines after her niece, Mary Trump, revealed secretly recorded conversations. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
10 months ago
US politics

Maryanne Trump Barry, ex-President Trump's older sister, dies

Maryanne Trump Barry, former federal judge and sister of Donald Trump, has passed away at age 86.
Barry was a senior judge on the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals until her retirement in 2019.
Her death was confirmed by a judicial official who spoke on condition of anonymity. [ more ]
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Slate Magazine
2 months ago
Law

Will Trump's Florida Documents Case Relocate Itself to D.C.?

Trump-appointed federal judge dismissed stolen documents trial due to special counsel's unconstitutional appointment. [ more ]
Above the Law
2 months ago
Law

Prosecutor Demoted After Sending Judge Nude Photos

The misconduct complaint against former federal judge Joshua Kindred revealed details of an AUSA sending him nude photographs, leading to consequences for both individuals. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
US news

Oklahoma Law Criminalizing Immigrants Without Legal Status Is Blocked

Federal judge blocks Oklahoma's new immigration law, preventing enforcement and emphasizing federal authority over immigration regulation. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
New York City

Judge to Revisit Key Legal Finding in Trump Classified Documents Case

The federal judge is considering reassessing prosecutors' legal victory concerning the attorney-client privilege in the case against former President Donald J. Trump. [ more ]
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