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#matt-gaetz

CNN's Paula Reid Says Clever' Lawyers Revealed Shocking Claims On Trump AG Pick Like Underage Sex On An Air Hockey Table'

Attorneys cleverly leaked shocking allegations about Rep. Matt Gaetz, including claims of sexual misconduct involving a minor, into public record amidst ongoing investigations.

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.

CNN's Paula Reid Says Clever' Lawyers Revealed Shocking Claims On Trump AG Pick Like Underage Sex On An Air Hockey Table'

Attorneys cleverly leaked shocking allegations about Rep. Matt Gaetz, including claims of sexual misconduct involving a minor, into public record amidst ongoing investigations.

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.
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#federal-circuit

Justice is Not Silent: The Case Against One-Word Affirmances in the Federal Circuit

The Federal Circuit's different application of Rule 36 necessitates Supreme Court intervention to address inconsistencies across Circuit Courts. A clear need for judicial accountability exists.

Is it Time to Abolish the Federal Circuit? | IPWatchdog

The Federal Circuit's recent focus is increasingly detached from patent law, questioning its necessity in current judicial context.

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.

Justice is Not Silent: The Case Against One-Word Affirmances in the Federal Circuit

The Federal Circuit's different application of Rule 36 necessitates Supreme Court intervention to address inconsistencies across Circuit Courts. A clear need for judicial accountability exists.

Is it Time to Abolish the Federal Circuit? | IPWatchdog

The Federal Circuit's recent focus is increasingly detached from patent law, questioning its necessity in current judicial context.

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.
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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.
#supreme-court

It's Time for the Supreme Court to Repudiate Gender Ideology

Gorsuch has the opportunity to correct his prior decision, which critics argue led to major societal and legal ramifications regarding transgender rights.

Amy Coney Barrett: The Supreme Court's New Swing Vote?

Justice Barrett may position herself as the swing vote, balancing moderation against the conservative majority.

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.

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

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

There Are Some Big Supreme Court Cases Coming Up

The distinction between rights and privileges has shifted to hinge on Supreme Court opinions, affecting personal liberties and civil rights.

How Appealing Weekly Roundup

The Chief Justice prioritized a conservative agenda over judicial integrity, shaping the Court's trajectory.

It's Time for the Supreme Court to Repudiate Gender Ideology

Gorsuch has the opportunity to correct his prior decision, which critics argue led to major societal and legal ramifications regarding transgender rights.

Amy Coney Barrett: The Supreme Court's New Swing Vote?

Justice Barrett may position herself as the swing vote, balancing moderation against the conservative majority.

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.

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

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

There Are Some Big Supreme Court Cases Coming Up

The distinction between rights and privileges has shifted to hinge on Supreme Court opinions, affecting personal liberties and civil rights.

How Appealing Weekly Roundup

The Chief Justice prioritized a conservative agenda over judicial integrity, shaping the Court's trajectory.
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Devlin Barrett Makes Shit Up about Hunter Biden, Again - emptywheel

Journalism oversimplifies complex legal issues, leading to the propagation of misleading narratives in political contexts.

Strange legal move by Manhattan DA Bragg led to Daniel Penny acquittal, experts say: 'Botched'

The dismissal of top charges against Daniel Penny led to his acquittal, highlighting potential miscalculations by Manhattan prosecutors.
Legal experts criticize the handling of the case, pointing out failures in judicial discretion.

Legal Podcast "The Briefing" by Weintraub Tobin Celebrates 200 Episodes

The Briefing podcast celebrates 200 episodes of dissecting IP law and its impact on creativity and innovation in entertainment.
#presidential-immunity

"Without Prejudice:" Jack Smith Moves to Dismiss the DC Case - emptywheel

The indictment against Donald Trump must be dismissed due to the categorical prohibition on indicting a sitting President.

MSNBC Legal Analyst Shuts Down Claim Trump Can Assassinate' Rivals Thanks to Immunity Ruling

The Supreme Court's ruling on Trump's immunity case doesn't grant him impunity to assassinate a political rival.

Kayleigh McEnany Shows Off Harvard Law Degree Asking Why State Criminal Cases Aren't In Federal Court

Former Trump press secretary in legal analysis controversy due to misconceptions about federal courts and presidential immunity.

CNN Analyst Torpedoes Trump By Floating President Kidnapping and Harming' Supreme Court Justice To Appoint New One

Former President Trump's claim of presidential immunity was challenged by an example of extreme scenarios by CNN legal analyst Elliot Williams.

"Without Prejudice:" Jack Smith Moves to Dismiss the DC Case - emptywheel

The indictment against Donald Trump must be dismissed due to the categorical prohibition on indicting a sitting President.

MSNBC Legal Analyst Shuts Down Claim Trump Can Assassinate' Rivals Thanks to Immunity Ruling

The Supreme Court's ruling on Trump's immunity case doesn't grant him impunity to assassinate a political rival.

Kayleigh McEnany Shows Off Harvard Law Degree Asking Why State Criminal Cases Aren't In Federal Court

Former Trump press secretary in legal analysis controversy due to misconceptions about federal courts and presidential immunity.

CNN Analyst Torpedoes Trump By Floating President Kidnapping and Harming' Supreme Court Justice To Appoint New One

Former President Trump's claim of presidential immunity was challenged by an example of extreme scenarios by CNN legal analyst Elliot Williams.
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#donald-trump

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.

French: Jack Smith's new case against Trump is much stronger than his old one

Prosecutors assess charges based on strength and clarity, with the goal of presenting cases that are both strong and easily understandable.

The Constitution is Sacred. Is It Also Dangerous?

The Constitution is increasingly viewed as a barrier to democracy, especially in light of Donald Trump's presidency and its electoral mechanics.

Trump Probably Won't Have Much Luck With His Appeal

Chances of Trump's conviction being reversed on appeal are slim due to historical low overturn rates.

CNN's Elie Honig Calls Out Hillary Clinton For Getting Her Facts Wrong' on Cheap Shot' Against Trump In January 6 Case

Hillary Clinton's defense of Special Counsel Smith's actions against Trump faced criticism for factual inaccuracies.
Elie Honig argues Jack Smith's filings against Trump are improper and harmful to judicial integrity.

Fox's Jonathan Turley Says DA Bragg Wants To Treat Trump Like a Freak on a Leash' For Four Years

Bragg's actions against Trump might elevate local legal authority unconstitutionally and politically, causing potential national instability.

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.

French: Jack Smith's new case against Trump is much stronger than his old one

Prosecutors assess charges based on strength and clarity, with the goal of presenting cases that are both strong and easily understandable.

The Constitution is Sacred. Is It Also Dangerous?

The Constitution is increasingly viewed as a barrier to democracy, especially in light of Donald Trump's presidency and its electoral mechanics.

Trump Probably Won't Have Much Luck With His Appeal

Chances of Trump's conviction being reversed on appeal are slim due to historical low overturn rates.

CNN's Elie Honig Calls Out Hillary Clinton For Getting Her Facts Wrong' on Cheap Shot' Against Trump In January 6 Case

Hillary Clinton's defense of Special Counsel Smith's actions against Trump faced criticism for factual inaccuracies.
Elie Honig argues Jack Smith's filings against Trump are improper and harmful to judicial integrity.

Fox's Jonathan Turley Says DA Bragg Wants To Treat Trump Like a Freak on a Leash' For Four Years

Bragg's actions against Trump might elevate local legal authority unconstitutionally and politically, causing potential national instability.
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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.
#jack-smith

Toobin Warns Congressional Republicans to Be Careful What You Ask For' If They Call Jack Smith to Testify

Congressional Republicans may regret holding hearings on Jack Smith's prosecutions of Trump, as it could negatively impact Trump more than they anticipate.

How to Read the Immunity Appendix - emptywheel

The immunity brief's appendix consists of four volumes of interview transcripts that clarify and substantiate material presented in the brief.

Elie Honig Makes Pitch To Become Donald Trump's Favorite Legal Analyst

Elie Honig's legal analysis of Trump's case lacks consideration of its exceptional context and nuances, rendering it less relevant to the ongoing situation.

Toobin Warns Congressional Republicans to Be Careful What You Ask For' If They Call Jack Smith to Testify

Congressional Republicans may regret holding hearings on Jack Smith's prosecutions of Trump, as it could negatively impact Trump more than they anticipate.

How to Read the Immunity Appendix - emptywheel

The immunity brief's appendix consists of four volumes of interview transcripts that clarify and substantiate material presented in the brief.

Elie Honig Makes Pitch To Become Donald Trump's Favorite Legal Analyst

Elie Honig's legal analysis of Trump's case lacks consideration of its exceptional context and nuances, rendering it less relevant to the ongoing situation.
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#public-perception

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.

Karen Read retrial: Legal experts weigh in on what the new special prosecutor means for Round 2

Hank Brennan's fresh perspective is key for the retrial of Karen Read as it aims to address previous trial issues.

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.

Karen Read retrial: Legal experts weigh in on what the new special prosecutor means for Round 2

Hank Brennan's fresh perspective is key for the retrial of Karen Read as it aims to address previous trial issues.
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#eric-adams

CNN's Elie Honig Laughs Off Eric Adams's Claim That He's Being Targeted for Fighting for New Yorkers

New York City's Mayor Eric Adams is now a defendant in a federal criminal case, marking a historical first for a sitting mayor.

Fox News' Andy McCarthy Roasts Eric Adams's Defense Attorney: That Didn't Sound Like a Defense'

Andy McCarthy critiques Mayor Adams's defense as sounding more like mitigation rather than a genuine defense against serious charges.

CNN's Elie Honig Laughs Off Eric Adams's Claim That He's Being Targeted for Fighting for New Yorkers

New York City's Mayor Eric Adams is now a defendant in a federal criminal case, marking a historical first for a sitting mayor.

Fox News' Andy McCarthy Roasts Eric Adams's Defense Attorney: That Didn't Sound Like a Defense'

Andy McCarthy critiques Mayor Adams's defense as sounding more like mitigation rather than a genuine defense against serious charges.
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CAFC Scolds District Court for Straying from 'Party Presentation' Principle

The CAFC reversed the district court's ruling on patent eligibility, noting a fundamental error in its assessment process.
#sean-combs

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.

'The View' hosts joke that owning lubricant 'ain't a crime' after Diddy's sex trafficking arrest

The View hosts discussed Sean Combs' indictment for sex trafficking, highlighting legal implications and the bizarre details of the investigation.

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.

'The View' hosts joke that owning lubricant 'ain't a crime' after Diddy's sex trafficking arrest

The View hosts discussed Sean Combs' indictment for sex trafficking, highlighting legal implications and the bizarre details of the investigation.
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Tyreek Hill and officer who detained him may have both broken law, legal experts say

The traffic stop involving Tyreek Hill involved excessive force by the police, raising questions about legal conduct and constitutional rights.

UK drops planned Israel arrest warrant challenge

The UK government will not challenge the ICC's arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, leaving it to the court's determination.

Elie Honig Pillories Ridiculous' Marjorie Taylor Greene for Wild Claim That Biden Tried to Kill Trump

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene made baseless claims of a planned assassination of Donald Trump by the FBI during a search warrant execution at Mar-a-Lago.

Fox's Jonathan Turley Says Trump Has No Shot Getting Judge Booted from Hush Money Trial: Would Be Easier to Move the Courthouse'

Trump's attempt to remove the judge in his hush money trial is likely to fail.
Legal analyst Jonathan Turley believes the argument for the judge's recusal lacks direct evidence and is unlikely to succeed.
#privacy-law

IAPP publishes seventh edition of 'Privacy Law Fundamentals'

Solove and Schwartz analyze key provisions of privacy statutes and leading cases
The book covers agency enforcement actions and is available in print and digital versions

IAPP publishes seventh edition of 'Privacy Law Fundamentals'

Solove and Schwartz published 7th edition of 'Privacy Law Fundamentals'.
The book covers key provisions, leading cases, agency enforcement actions.

IAPP publishes seventh edition of 'Privacy Law Fundamentals'

Solove and Schwartz analyze key provisions of privacy statutes and leading cases
The book covers agency enforcement actions and is available in print and digital versions

IAPP publishes seventh edition of 'Privacy Law Fundamentals'

Solove and Schwartz published 7th edition of 'Privacy Law Fundamentals'.
The book covers key provisions, leading cases, agency enforcement actions.
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The Texas Immigration Law Is Doomed

Texas law SB-4, granting state officials immigration law enforcement power, is predicted to fail due to constitutional constraints.
Legal analysis sometimes involves predicting outcomes based on practicality rather than searching for correct answers through case law.

Jonathan Turley Says Judge Pauley Really Blasted Michael Cohen Yesterday, Except Judge Pauley's Been Dead For 3 Years

Jonathan Turley's struggles with linear time lead to inaccuracies in his analysis.
Turley's errors in referencing people and timelines highlight his lack of attention to detail.

Consumer advocates call California Realtors' buyer rep agreement 'unreadable'

CAR's buyer representation agreement in California is criticized for being unreadable and designed to circumvent NAR's settlement agreement.
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