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www.mediaite.com
1 week ago
Law

BREAKING: Judge Merchan Finds Trump In Contempt

Former President Trump threatened with jail time by Judge Juan Merchan for violating gag order. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago
Law

Donald Trump's success before the Supreme Court is a scary preview of his second term

Conservative Supreme Court justices may be leaning towards granting presidential immunity, potentially allowing a president to act above the law. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Law

Amid Cases on Abortion and Trump, Roberts Reflects on Supreme Court's Work

Oral arguments are crucial in the Supreme Court's decision-making process, shaping both the outcome and rationale of cases. [ more ]
www.guardian-series.co.uk
4 weeks ago
Law

Former social worker committed contempt for holding sign, court hears

Trudi Warner faces legal action for holding up a sign advising jurors, raising questions about interference with justice system. [ more ]
The Hill
1 month ago
Law

The judges who threw Trump a lifeline are the kind of people he usually loves to hate

The New York State Supreme Court reduced Trump's bond in a civil fraud case from $454M to $175M, granting him an extension for payment and suspending restrictions on serving as a business officer.
It is rare for courts to allow individuals to post bonds in place of immediate payment for fines during pending appeals, as seen in Trump's case. [ more ]
Above the Law
1 month ago
Law

Are Judge Aileen Cannon's Quitting Law Clerks Causing Delays In The Trump Documents Case?

Judge Aileen Cannon criticized for slow handling of Trump documents case
Impact of law clerks quitting on judge's chambers [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 days ago
New York City

Opinion | Cyrus Vance: What It Takes to Keep Harvey Weinstein, and Men Like Him, Behind Bars

Harvey Weinstein's convictions were overturned due to legal technicalities, raising questions about the judicial process and survivor testimonies. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
New York City

Gag Order Against Trump Is Expanded to Bar Attacks on Judge's Family

Judge expands gag order on Trump to protect family members of the judge and district attorney.
Gag order amendment highlights concerns with Trump's threatening remarks and attacks on the legal system. [ more ]
Above the Law
1 month ago
Law

Why Are Some Judges So Mean?

Judges may act harshly due to busy dockets and unprepared parties.
Judges may lack empathy towards legal practitioners and prioritize docket management. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
US politics

Sidney Powell and Other Trump-Aligned Lawyers Will Face Legal Penalties

Lawyers promoting false election claims face penalties for abuse of judicial process.
Supreme Court declines to take up appeal, leaving lawyers facing legal fees and potential discipline. [ more ]
Above the Law
2 months ago
Law

RIP To The Kraken. Here's Hoping Whatever Replaces It Is Equally Ridiculous.

The Supreme Court rejects cert petitions from Sidney Powell, Lin Wood, and Kraken lawyers for frivolous election litigation. Judge imposed sanctions after a chaotic livestreamed hearing in July 2021.
Despite arguments, Lin Wood and Sidney Powell's responsible for unvetted filings in election challenge. Judge Parker's ruling criticized lawyers for abusing the judicial process and ordered them to cover legal costs. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

Government considering mass pardons to clear names of subpostmasters, minister says

The government is considering mass pardons for subpostmasters wrongly accused of fraud by the Post Office.
Parliament interfering with the independent judicial process is a solution that could be adopted. [ more ]
The Atlantic
5 months ago
Law

Trump Is Successfully Gaming the System

Donald Trump is using the judicial process to postpone his trial on charges of trying to overturn the election.
Trump is claiming absolute immunity from prosecution as a way to delay his trial and potentially dismiss the case if he wins the next presidential election. [ more ]
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