Tag: Legal system
Federal Judge Blocks New Title IX Rules in Louisiana and Surrounding States
A federal judge in Louisiana has put a stop to the new Title IX rules that were set to go into effect in several states. The Biden administration's updated Title IX rule aimed to...
Court Grants Motion to Dismiss Suit Based on Fairness Standard
Canoo, an electric vehicle company, went public in a de-SPAC transaction in December 2020. However, after the stock price dropped, a stockholder who chose not to redeem his stock sued the SPAC board and...
Medical Malpractice Case: Lawyers Reflect on Satan’s Court Appearance
In 1991, lawyers Zachary Bravos and Todd Smith found themselves embroiled in a bizarre medical malpractice case unlike any other they had encountered in their careers. Their client, Patricia Burgus, a mother from Des...
Navigating Patent Law: Trends in Decisions and Procedures
On June 17th, 2024, Island Intellectual Property LLC (“Island”) filed a Combined Petition for Rehearing and Rehearing En Banc in Island Intellectual Property LLC v. TD Ameritrade, Inc., Nos. 2023-1318, -1441. This case involves...
Decrease Assignment Load for Public Defenders: Data-Based Study
The National Advisory Commission on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals, also known as the “the NAC Standards,” established workload standards for public defenders in 1972. These standards, which were not based on data or...
Amy Coney Barrett criticizes Clarence Thomas: Here’s why
Amy Coney Barrett recently expressed her disagreement with Clarence Thomas's approach to cherry-picking cases. It's refreshing to hear a different perspective from her. Thomas, on the other hand, commended the skill involved in using...
Extreme Judicial Malfunction in Death Penalty Case, According to 6th Circuit
A federal appeals court recently made a significant decision in a death penalty case, granting relief to the inmate who challenged his sentencing. The court found that an Ohio judge displayed bias by involving...
Judge’s Opinion on Insurance Case: A Speck in Interstellar Space
So like, there's this federal judge guy, right? His name is J. Harvie Wilkinson III and he's like, super conservative and stuff. He recently wrote two opinions that are making waves in the legal...
Navigating the Challenges: ABA President Mary Smith Issues Warning
During the recent 2024 ABA Annual Meeting in Chicago, ABA President Mary Smith issued a powerful warning about the threats facing American democracy. Addressing the ABA House of Delegates, Smith emphasized the critical role...
Judicial Silence Amid Partisan Attacks: Former Judges Question
Former Judges Speak Out Against Partisan Attacks on JudiciaryIn today's tumultuous political climate, the judiciary is facing unprecedented challenges from partisan attacks. Former U.S. District Judge Paul Grimm of the District of Maryland has...
Jury Selection Begins in Tom Girardi’s Criminal Trial | Law News and Updates
Jury selection has officially begun in Tom Girardi's criminal trial. This high-profile case has garnered much attention in the legal community, and now the process of selecting jurors is underway.Tom Girardi, a well-known attorney,...
Judge texted bailiff and clerk he shot his wife, jurors told
In a shocking turn of events, California Judge Jeffrey Ferguson of the Orange County Superior Court reportedly texted his bailiff and clerk, confessing to shooting his wife. The tragic incident unfolded in August 2023...
Biden Administration Closes Over 350,000 Asylum Cases
The Biden administration made a significant decision on Wednesday, June 19, by closing over 350,000 asylum cases. This move has sparked various reactions and discussions among the public. While some see it as a...
Deciding when to Overturn Life Sentences: Insights from a Judge
Insights from Judge Frederic Block on Overturning Life SentencesJudge Frederic Block, a senior judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, has recently shed light on the complex and...
Examining Bias in a Judge’s Reference to a ‘Little Chinese Woman’: Appellate Concurring Opinion...
California Judge Criticized for Stereotyping 'Little Chinese Woman' in Appellate OpinionsIn a recent appellate opinion by the California Courts of Appeal’s Second Appellate District, a California judge came under fire for his comments regarding...
Judge Resigns Over Alleged Reaction to Uninvited Party Guests
Judge Resigns Over Alleged Reaction to Uninvited Party GuestsIn a shocking turn of events, Judge Erin P. Gall of New York’s trial-level supreme court in Oneida County has agreed to resign and never seek...
Uncovering the Neglected Role of Juries in Legal Dramas
In mid-April, jury selection began for The People of the State of New York v. Donald J. Trump. The case resulted in the conviction of the former president on all 34 counts of falsifying...
Federal Judge Resigns Amid Impeachment Referral: What Happened?
A federal judge in Alaska made a sudden announcement of his resignation last week after allegations surfaced that he had engaged in inappropriate behavior with his law clerks. U.S. District Judge Joshua M. Kindred...
Navigating the Lexicographer Rule in Legal Practice: Avoiding Misuse and Misinterpretation
Legal professionals often find themselves in the role of a lexicographer when drafting legal documents such as statutes, contracts, and wills. The lexicographer rule dictates that definitions provided by the drafter must be carefully...
Supreme Court Ruling on Fifth Circuit: Key Takeaways
The recent Supreme Court ruling has criticized the Fifth Circuit for mishandling First Amendment issues. This marks the tenth time a repeat offender has had their license reinstated, raising concerns about the effectiveness of...
Federal Circuit’s 2024 Precedential Rulings: Mid-Year Review and Analysis
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has been actively shaping patent law this year with a total of 30 precedential opinions issued in the first five months of 2024. These opinions...