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CNN's Elie Honig Says Sean Diddy' Combs Could Spend the Rest of His Life in Prison Over Sex Trafficking Charge

Sean Combs faces serious federal charges that could result in life imprisonment.

The indictment involves racketeering and severe sex trafficking allegations.

fromNew York Magazine

12 hours ago

NYC politics

Diddy's Baby-Oil Defense

Sean 'Diddy' Combs is likely to be convicted due to strong evidence, yet the prosecution faces challenges that could affect the trial's outcome.

Is the Supreme Court About to Make Police Violence Much Worse?

The Supreme Court case Barnes v. Felix could redefine accountability in police violence by limiting how force is evaluated under the Fourth Amendment.

1 day ago

Morning Docket: 05.08.25 - Above the Law

Chief Justice Roberts' remarks on overturning precedent indicate a shift in judicial interpretation and the role of the Supreme Court.

Miscellaneous

Alito and Thomas Have Already Taken the Most-Contradictory Positions of the Supreme Court Term

Justices Alito and Thomas demonstrate a contradictory approach to parental rights in legal judgments regarding gender identity issues.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

East Bay (California)

Opinion: Supreme Court immunity ruling isn't just bad, it's unconstitutional

The Supreme Court's immunity decision undermines constitutional duties of the president.

Law

Supreme Court Won't Decide Nvidia Securities Fraud Case After All

The Supreme Court dismissed the Nvidia lawsuit, deeming it was a mistake to have taken the case, leaving lower court decisions in place.

Is the Supreme Court About to Make Police Violence Much Worse?

The Supreme Court case Barnes v. Felix could redefine accountability in police violence by limiting how force is evaluated under the Fourth Amendment.

1 day ago

Morning Docket: 05.08.25 - Above the Law

Chief Justice Roberts' remarks on overturning precedent indicate a shift in judicial interpretation and the role of the Supreme Court.

Miscellaneous

Alito and Thomas Have Already Taken the Most-Contradictory Positions of the Supreme Court Term

Justices Alito and Thomas demonstrate a contradictory approach to parental rights in legal judgments regarding gender identity issues.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

East Bay (California)

Opinion: Supreme Court immunity ruling isn't just bad, it's unconstitutional

The Supreme Court's immunity decision undermines constitutional duties of the president.

Law

Supreme Court Won't Decide Nvidia Securities Fraud Case After All

The Supreme Court dismissed the Nvidia lawsuit, deeming it was a mistake to have taken the case, leaving lower court decisions in place.

more#supreme-court

1 day ago

Boston food

Karen Read's Google timeline derailed again as 2nd expert disputes defense claims

The search for hypothermia by Jennifer McCabe occurred after John O'Keefe's remains were discovered, contradicting the defense's timeline.

fromThe IP Law Blog

6 days ago

Intellectual property law

The Briefing: Trademark Mayhem - Lady Gaga Gets Sued for Trademark Infringement

Lady Gaga's 'Mayhem' tour faces legal challenges over trademark infringement claims from surf brand Lost International.

US news

Illinois Man Sentenced to 53 Years in Prison in Killing of Palestinian American Boy

A man was sentenced to 53 years for the fatal stabbing of 6-year-old Wadee Alfayoumi, motivated by anti-Muslim hate.

fromDatabreaches

Intellectual property law

Law

Investigators don't know who leaked a Wisconsin Supreme Court draft order on abortion case

The leak of a Wisconsin Supreme Court abortion order last year was likely intentional but the culprit remains unidentified.

#patent-law

Patent Law Year in Review: Top-Nine Topics for 2025

The U.S. patent landscape is shifting dramatically with changes in administration, impacting policies and the backlog of patents.

Key court decisions are reshaping design patent analysis towards flexibility, responding to evolving global standards.

fromIntellectual Property Law Blog

Intellectual property law

The USPTO's AI Inventorship Guidance: A Legally Problematic Half-Measure

USPTO's AI inventorship guidance threatens patent validity by contradicting human conception requirements.

Intellectual property law

2024 Federal Circuit Case Summaries

The 2024 Year in Review report analyzes significant Federal Circuit patent law decisions.

The report builds on the previous year's success and aims to keep readers informed.

Intellectual property law

Medicine

Assembling the Obviousness Puzzle: Why Piecemeal Prior Art Analysis Falls Short

The Federal Circuit found significant flaws in PTAB's analysis regarding motivation to combine references and treating prior art references in isolation.

Patent Law Year in Review: Top-Nine Topics for 2025

The U.S. patent landscape is shifting dramatically with changes in administration, impacting policies and the backlog of patents.

Key court decisions are reshaping design patent analysis towards flexibility, responding to evolving global standards.

fromIntellectual Property Law Blog

Intellectual property law

The USPTO's AI Inventorship Guidance: A Legally Problematic Half-Measure

USPTO's AI inventorship guidance threatens patent validity by contradicting human conception requirements.

Intellectual property law

2024 Federal Circuit Case Summaries

The 2024 Year in Review report analyzes significant Federal Circuit patent law decisions.

The report builds on the previous year's success and aims to keep readers informed.

Medicine

Assembling the Obviousness Puzzle: Why Piecemeal Prior Art Analysis Falls Short

The Federal Circuit found significant flaws in PTAB's analysis regarding motivation to combine references and treating prior art references in isolation.

more#patent-law

#judicial-appointments

2 weeks ago

Law

D.C. Circuit Judge Panel Uses Pauline Newman Oral Argument To Flesh Out Advisory Opinion On Comatose Judges - Above the Law

Pauline Newmanâs case raises complex questions about the impeachment process for judges and their ability to fulfill duties amidst controversies.

Law

The President Looking To Change The Composition Of The Federal Courts

Bill Clinton is the only U.S. President to appoint more women to the federal judiciary than men.

2 weeks ago

Law

D.C. Circuit Judge Panel Uses Pauline Newman Oral Argument To Flesh Out Advisory Opinion On Comatose Judges - Above the Law

Pauline Newmanâs case raises complex questions about the impeachment process for judges and their ability to fulfill duties amidst controversies.

more#judicial-appointments

Law

The President Looking To Change The Composition Of The Federal Courts

Bill Clinton is the only U.S. President to appoint more women to the federal judiciary than men.

Trump Has Issued 8 "National Emergencies" Since Reentering the White House, More Than Any Other Modern President

Trump's use of national emergency declarations demonstrates a significant bypassing of Congress, raising concerns about executive overreach.

fromwww.twincities.com

5 months ago

East Bay (California)

Trump's criminal conviction won't stop him from getting security clearance as president

A president-elect with a criminal conviction faces significant barriers to accessing classified information vital for national security.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

US politics

Could Trump invoke Insurrection Act and what powers would that give him?

Trump is unlikely to declare martial law on April 20 due to legal limitations.

US politics

Newsmax Legal Analyst Stomps Out Notion Trump Can Just Throw Out the Biden Pardons: More a Political Statement Than a Legal One'

Trump's claim that Biden's pardons are void lacks legal grounding, according to analysts.

fromTruthout

Trump Has Issued 8 "National Emergencies" Since Reentering the White House, More Than Any Other Modern President

Trump's use of national emergency declarations demonstrates a significant bypassing of Congress, raising concerns about executive overreach.

East Bay (California)

fromwww.twincities.com

5 months ago

Trump's criminal conviction won't stop him from getting security clearance as president

A president-elect with a criminal conviction faces significant barriers to accessing classified information vital for national security.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Could Trump invoke Insurrection Act and what powers would that give him?

Trump is unlikely to declare martial law on April 20 due to legal limitations.

US politics

Newsmax Legal Analyst Stomps Out Notion Trump Can Just Throw Out the Biden Pardons: More a Political Statement Than a Legal One'

Trump's claim that Biden's pardons are void lacks legal grounding, according to analysts.

CNN's Elie Honig Slams Judge for Inappropriate' Jab at Trump: He's Making a Perfectly Reasonable, Good-Faith Argument'

Elie Honig criticized a judge for politically charged comments in a ruling against Trump's NLRB chair firing.

US news

fromWashington Post

8 months ago

Judge Cannon tossing Trump's case raises risk for acting prosecutors

Cannon's ruling could threaten the future of special counsels and federal prosecutors serving in temporary roles.

The legitimacy of federally appointed officials may be increasingly challenged following this court decision.

NYC politics

If not Hochul, who IS stalling Trump's appeal of Tish James' civil-fraud case?

The lengthy appeal process in Trump's civil fraud case raises concerns over judicial fairness.

Miscellaneous

Why We're Talking About the Loophole That Could Give Trump a Third Term

Discussion on the possibility of Donald Trump securing a third presidential term through a loophole in the 22nd Amendment.

Miscellaneous

What Aileen Cannon Is Trying to Do With Jack Smith's Trump Report Is Actually Lawless

Aileen Cannon's latest order to block the release of Jack Smith's report on Trump exceeds her judicial authority and undermines transparency.

Miscellaneous

CNN Legal Analyst Reacts On-Air To Being Cited By Trump Along With Fox News Experts In Felony Sentencing Rant

Trump's courtroom rant challenges the legitimacy of his indictment and shows his reliance on certain legal experts to bolster his narrative.

CNN's Elie Honig Slams Judge for Inappropriate' Jab at Trump: He's Making a Perfectly Reasonable, Good-Faith Argument'

Elie Honig criticized a judge for politically charged comments in a ruling against Trump's NLRB chair firing.

US news

fromWashington Post

8 months ago

Judge Cannon tossing Trump's case raises risk for acting prosecutors

Cannon's ruling could threaten the future of special counsels and federal prosecutors serving in temporary roles.

The legitimacy of federally appointed officials may be increasingly challenged following this court decision.

If not Hochul, who IS stalling Trump's appeal of Tish James' civil-fraud case?

The lengthy appeal process in Trump's civil fraud case raises concerns over judicial fairness.

Why We're Talking About the Loophole That Could Give Trump a Third Term

Discussion on the possibility of Donald Trump securing a third presidential term through a loophole in the 22nd Amendment.

Miscellaneous

What Aileen Cannon Is Trying to Do With Jack Smith's Trump Report Is Actually Lawless

Aileen Cannon's latest order to block the release of Jack Smith's report on Trump exceeds her judicial authority and undermines transparency.

Miscellaneous

CNN Legal Analyst Reacts On-Air To Being Cited By Trump Along With Fox News Experts In Felony Sentencing Rant

Trump's courtroom rant challenges the legitimacy of his indictment and shows his reliance on certain legal experts to bolster his narrative.

more#donald-trump

#trump-administration

In Adams Case, Some Say It's Not the Time for Narrow Reading of the Law

The case against Mayor Eric Adams reflects broader issues of justice system integrity influenced by political dynamics.

fromwww.theguardian.com

There is no such thing as an illegal immigrant' | Mehdi Hasan

The Trump administration's stance categorizes all undocumented immigrants as criminals, which is factually incorrect and relies on a misleading narrative.

MSNBC Legal Analyst Warns Morning Joe Against Prematurely Branding Trump Court Order Chaos' A Constitutional Crisis'

Cevallos cautions against labeling judiciary pushback against Trump as a constitutional crisis until the administration ignores court orders.

US politics

CNN's Elie Honig Calls BS on Scott Jennings Over Trump Gang Member' Claims: Doesn't Sound Like a Terrorist to Me'

The administration's claims against Kilmar Abrego Garcia lack evidence and create significant legal and ethical concerns.

Miscellaneous

Andy McCarthy Rips Trump Weaponizing DOJ in National Review

McCarthy criticizes Trump's Weaponization Working Group for perpetuating politicization in the DOJ instead of restoring integrity.

In Adams Case, Some Say It's Not the Time for Narrow Reading of the Law

The case against Mayor Eric Adams reflects broader issues of justice system integrity influenced by political dynamics.

fromwww.theguardian.com

There is no such thing as an illegal immigrant' | Mehdi Hasan

The Trump administration's stance categorizes all undocumented immigrants as criminals, which is factually incorrect and relies on a misleading narrative.

MSNBC Legal Analyst Warns Morning Joe Against Prematurely Branding Trump Court Order Chaos' A Constitutional Crisis'

Cevallos cautions against labeling judiciary pushback against Trump as a constitutional crisis until the administration ignores court orders.

US politics

CNN's Elie Honig Calls BS on Scott Jennings Over Trump Gang Member' Claims: Doesn't Sound Like a Terrorist to Me'

The administration's claims against Kilmar Abrego Garcia lack evidence and create significant legal and ethical concerns.

more#trump-administration

Miscellaneous

Andy McCarthy Rips Trump Weaponizing DOJ in National Review

McCarthy criticizes Trump's Weaponization Working Group for perpetuating politicization in the DOJ instead of restoring integrity.

Intellectual property law

fromGlobal IP & Technology Law Blog

Lost Profits for Unpatented Products Dry Up in Wash World

Lost profit damages for patent infringement can include profits from unpatented products when they are functioning components of a patented product.

Chad Mizelle's Appearance of Impropriety - emptywheel

The case against Mayor Eric Adams raises serious legal questions about the foundations of public corruption law.

NYC politics

Judge Dale Ho Upends Emil Bove's Weaponization - emptywheel

Judge Ho dismissed the indictment against Eric Adams with prejudice, effectively preventing future charges and emphasizing the necessity of timely legal resolution.

Chad Mizelle's Appearance of Impropriety - emptywheel

The case against Mayor Eric Adams raises serious legal questions about the foundations of public corruption law.

NYC politics

Judge Dale Ho Upends Emil Bove's Weaponization - emptywheel

Judge Ho dismissed the indictment against Eric Adams with prejudice, effectively preventing future charges and emphasizing the necessity of timely legal resolution.

more#eric-adams

US news

She Has Failed Miserably': CNN's Elie Honig Shreds AG Pam Bondi for Acting Like the White House Press Secretary'

Attorney General Pam Bondi's response to a security leak was criticized for lacking independence and failing to call for an investigation.

fromDatabreaches

Privacy professionals

Ninth Circuit Reverses Probation Sentence for Paige Thompson

Sentences vacated and remanded for re-sentencing of Paige Thompson signify judicial scrutiny on significant downward variances from federal guidelines.

philosophy

fromA Philosopher's Blog

The "Rock star" Rape Defense

The 'rock star' defense misuses logic, falsely equating social status with immunity from sexual coercion.

Emil Bove Calls Resignation in Face of Unethical Order "Misconduct" - emptywheel

Clement advises dismissal of Adams' prosecution, ignoring contradictory Flynn case details.

Johnny Depp's lawyer addresses Justin Baldoni's 'bold' and 'aggressive' tactics in Blake Lively legal battle

Justin Baldoni's lawsuit against Blake Lively employs aggressive legal tactics, drawing insights from high-profile lawyer Benjamin Chew, highlighting the evolving dynamics of celebrity legal battles.

fromwww.housingwire.com

Real estate

Enforcement experts fear the wild west of a weaker CFPB

The pause in CFPB activities during an administration change is a routine process that allows for a review of open enforcement matters.

Miscellaneous

CNN's Arlette Saenz Downplays Biden Declaring ERA the Law of the Land: Legal Precedent Has Not Changed'

President Biden's declaration of the Equal Rights Amendment as law reflects his opinion but lacks immediate legal force and recognition by the National Archives.

fromABC7 San Francisco

Miscellaneous

WATCH SOON: Officials give update after convicted Vallejo kidnapper Matthew Muller faces new charges

Matthew Muller, previously convicted of kidnapping, is now facing new charges for additional crimes, indicating a broader pattern of predatory behavior.

Law

Legalytics: Big Cases By The Numbers

Case importance can be assessed through measurable elements like dollar value and case complexity, despite its inherent subjectivity.

Miscellaneous

Dear Jurisprudence: Why Don't Voters Care About the Dang Courts?

The coverage of the courts needs to relate more to people's lives and democratic engagement.

Miscellaneous

CNN Legal Analyst Elie Honig Says Gaetz Can't Block Release of House Ethics Report

Matt Gaetz cannot legally prevent the release of the House Ethics Committee report, as Congress has the authority to disclose it.

Miscellaneous

That's Simply Not Accurate!' CNN Analyst Rejects Narrative' Jack Smith Dropped Trump Bombshell For Election

Elliot Williams defends the timing of the Special Counsel's filing as court-mandated, dismissing claims of political motives 30 days before the election.

fromMiami Herald