Pro Bono Lawyers Help Exonerate Man Who Spent 28 Years in Prison
Lamar Johnson, who was wrongfully convicted and spent 28 years in prison for a murder he did not commit, was…
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State Senator Criticizes Potential Clarence Thomas Statue, Refers to Justice as ‘Uncle Tom’
The Georgia state Senate has approved a proposal to erect a statue of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, making him…
Civil Rights Lawsuit of UIC Law Professor Partially Dismissed by Court
A federal judge has partially dismissed a civil rights lawsuit filed by Jason Kilborn, a professor at the University of…
Legal Advocacy Group Calls for Investigation into Trump-Linked Lawyer’s Capitol Riot Testimony
A legal advocacy group, The 65 Project, has submitted an informal ethics complaint to the general counsel for the Georgia…
California’s Ban on Forced Arbitration Agreements in Workplace Disputes Blocked by 9th Circuit
A federal appeals court has blocked a California law that makes it a crime to require employees to sign agreements…
Governor Hochul’s Nominee for Top State Judge Rejected by New York Senate
In a surprising move, the New York State Senate rejected Governor Kathy Hochul's choice for the state's highest-ranking judge. Hector…
Minnesota Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Felony Disenfranchisement Law
The Minnesota Supreme Court has upheld the state's law prohibiting convicted felons from voting while on probation or parole in…
State Court Eliminates Heat-of-Passion Defense for Slayings Following Infidelity Disclosure
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has ruled that a defendant who kills their partner after being told of infidelity cannot…
Covington Law Firm Characterizes SEC’s Request for Client Names as an Attack
Covington & Burling, a prominent law firm based in Washington, D.C., has responded to a lawsuit filed against it by…
Biden’s Judicial Nominee Confirmed by Senate
On Tuesday, the United States Senate confirmed Lindsay Jenkins to the federal bench in Chicago. A former federal prosecutor, Jenkins…
Washington State’s Residency Requirement for Cannabis Industry Upheld by Judge
A U.S. District Judge has upheld Washington's residency requirement for the state's legal cannabis industry in a ruling issued on…
Biden Administration Confirms 100th Judge, Including First LGBTQ+ Judge for Puerto Rico
On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate confirmed Gina Méndez-Miró as the first openly LGBTQ+ American judge to serve on the federal…