www.nytimes.com1 week agoSocial justiceJustice Thomas Denounces the Nastiness and the Lies' Faced by His FamilyJustice Thomas denounces public scrutiny and negativity surrounding his wife's actions and his acceptance of gifts from billionaires. [ more ]
www.npr.org6 days agoUS newsJustice Thomas decries 'nastiness' and 'lies' against himJustice Clarence Thomas shared his and his wife's challenges facing criticism and lies in recent years, while criticizing Washington, D.C. [ 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 ]
IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law1 month agoLawLaw Professors Say Judicial Conference's Guidance on Case Assignment Practices is 'Toothless'Concerns over judge shopping in patent litigation led to recent policy changes in U.S. district courts. The Judicial Conference's guidance aims to prevent gamesmanship in litigation by implementing district-wide assignment policies. [ 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 Law3 months agoLawJudicial Conference Probes Ethical Breaches Of Unnamed Judge... But It's Almost Certainly Clarence ThomasClarence Thomas is facing renewed scrutiny over potential ethics violations. The Judicial Conference is taking the unusual step of investigating the allegations against Thomas. [ more ]