New York Eases Lawyer Admission Rules, No Longer Requires Disclosure of Police Records
Aspiring lawyers in New York will no longer be required to disclose all encounters with law enforcement as part of…
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Secret Trump Proceedings Get New Chief Judge in Washington
James "Jeb" Boasberg, an appointee of Democratic President Barack Obama, has taken over as chief judge of the U.S. District…
Civil Rights Lawyer Confirmed to New York Federal Bench by U.S. Senate
After over a year of delay due to Republican opposition, the U.S. Senate has confirmed civil rights lawyer Jessica Clarke…
Supreme Court Review Threatens Class Action ‘Service’ Awards
A US appeals court has questioned the legality of "service awards" for class-action plaintiffs who play significant roles in litigation.…
Supreme Court Justices in Danger? See Why Funding Boost is Urgently Needed
The U.S. Supreme Court has requested Congress to approve $5.9 million in additional funding to enhance the security of the…
Judicial Conference Urges Congress to Create 75 New Federal Judgeships – Including 2 at the Appellate Level
The United States Judicial Conference has recommended to Congress the creation of two permanent judgeships within the 9th U.S. Circuit…
Ex-Maryland Governor’s Top Aide Goes on the Run After Skipping Court Appearance
The former Chief of Staff to ex-Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, Roy McGrath, is now being hunted by the US Marshals…
Last Justice Standing: Jackson’s Votes in Supreme Court’s First 6 Opinions Take Center Stage
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, who was confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court on September 28, 2021, is the only justice…
Federal Court Allows Law Firms to Multiply Cases Without Penalty
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans has ruled that federal law that authorizes sanctions for multiplying…
Shareholders sue Signature Bank and ex-CEO for alleged fraud
Signature Bank and three of its former top executives have been hit with a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging that the…
Conservative Judge’s Attempt to Conceal Abortion Hearing Backfires Thanks to the ‘Streisand Effect
A conservative activist judge, Matthew Kacsmaryk, based in the Northern District of Texas, has come under fire for his attempt…
Tom Girardi’s Shocking $1 Million Payment to California Bar Investigator Revealed
Disbarred California lawyer Tom Girardi, known for his high-profile work as a national plaintiffs' attorney, has been found to have…