Above the Law4 weeks agoLawMorning Docket: 04.19.24The legal industry faces challenges with disclosure, alternative dispute resolution, judicial reform, and government spending priorities. [ more ]
Above the Law1 month agoLawChief Justice Roberts Tried To Save The Credibility Of The Judiciary, But Some Judges Just Want To Watch The World BurnThe Judicial Conference announced new rules to prevent forum shopping. Chief Justice Roberts spearheaded efforts to enhance the federal court's credibility through random judge assignment. [ more ]
Above the Law1 month agoLawNeil Gorsuch Confidently Declares That He Did The Research (He Did Not Do The Research)Conservative justices skeptical of district judges' power for sweeping remedies. The Federalist Society mission and forum shopping for judges are bigger concerns than nationwide injunctions. [ more ]
Above the Law2 months agoLawRight-Wing Judges Rage Over Anti-Forum-Shopping Rule Because Hit Dogs HollerRandomly assigning judges to cases seeking national injunctions to prevent forum shopping. Prominent right-wing judges express displeasure over new rule for assigning these cases. [ more ]
Above the Law2 months agoLawToday Elon Musk Breaks ... Civil Procedure! And Maybe The NLRB!Elon Musk embodies legal lessons SpaceX employees file complaint with NLRB [ more ]