A former president, Donald Trump, was held in criminal contempt, a historical first in U.S. presidential history, with fines imposed for violating court orders. [ more ]
Justice Juan Merchan held Donald Trump in contempt of court for violating a gag order, fined him $1,000 per violation, and ordered the removal of offending posts. [ more ]
Exposing The Wild Ethical Lapses Of The Supreme Court Is Good For Your Career
Investigative journalism uncovers Supreme Court justices receiving undisclosed lavish gifts, influencing decisions and prompting the Court's first code of conduct. [ more ]
Opinion | Jail for the Chief? There's a Better Punishment.
Justice Juan Merchan found Donald Trump in contempt of court with potential jail sanctions for violating orders, emphasizing the importance of upholding the rule of law. [ more ]
Supreme Court lets Texas keep enforcing age-verification law for porn sites
The US Supreme Court denied blocking a Texas law requiring age verification on porn sites, affecting Pornhub and other sites, with potential impact on First Amendment rights. [ more ]
New York Judge Pleads Guilty To Selling Cocaine, Leaves The Bench
A town court justice in New York, not an attorney, resigned after pleading guilty to drug-dealing charges, highlighting the importance of accountability and ethics in the judicial system. [ more ]
Donald Trump's success before the Supreme Court is a scary preview of his second term
Conservative Supreme Court justices may be leaning towards granting presidential immunity, potentially allowing a president to act above the law. [ more ]
Judge Gets Brutally Honest With Defendant Asking For Leniency With A 'Hell No'
Judge rejects leniency plea, labels crime as close to treasonous, and gives harsh sentence for attempted transmission of classified information. [ more ]
Arizona lawmakers vote by a narrow margin to repeal Civil War-era abortion ban
The Arizona Senate voted to repeal a Civil War-era ban on abortion after a court ruling revived it, amidst uncertainty due to delayed effective date. [ more ]
Generative AI can revolutionize legal professions by aiding in drafting documents, boosting efficiency, and widening technological utilization. [ more ]
Georgia appeals court will review decision on Trump case DA, bringing another delay
The Georgia Court of Appeals granted oral arguments for Trump's appeal regarding DA Fani Willis staying on the criminal case, further delaying trial proceedings. [ more ]
The Bogus Legal Theory Driving America's Gun Violence Crisis
The U.S. Supreme Court's decisions on gun rights have been influenced by originalism, leading to challenges in implementing gun safety regulations. [ more ]
TikTok Plans To Fight Censorship, Mouthy Politicians Make It Very Easy For Them
Congress targeted TikTok for divestment instead of addressing data privacy concerns from other tech giants. ByteDance claims divestment violates free speech. [ more ]
Opinion | MAGA Is Demoting the Pro-Life Forces It Once Coddled
Lake's town hall event at ASU showcased her flip-flopping on key issues and controversial statements, emphasizing electability over clear stances. [ more ]
Conservative judges say they will boycott Columbia University students
Conservative federal judges threaten not to hire law clerks from Columbia University due to the institution's handling of pro-Palestinian protests. [ more ]
The Student Crackdown Didn't Start Last Week. Months of Repression Got Us Here.
US college campuses witnessing a surge in pro-Palestine student activism amidst continuous crackdown on supporters, sparking concerns among legal scholars. [ more ]
Arizona's Democratic Governor Signs Bill to Repeal 1864 Ban on Most Abortions
Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a repeal bill overturning a Civil War-era abortion ban in Arizona, with a potential effective date after the legislative session. [ more ]
Hostile Takeover: How A Legal Copywriter Feels About AI
Generative AI, like ChatGPT, is transforming content production, impacting law firms and necessitating a balance between AI assistance and human creativity. [ more ]
Trump plans to shift abortion regulation to states if reelected, but experts doubt he will remain passive, likely exercising broad executive authority to limit access. [ more ]
In The Trump Immunity Case, The Supreme Court Is Not Writing A 'Rule For The Ages'
The Supreme Court decides cases and does not write rules for the ages. Legislatures draft broad laws governing conduct generally, while courts rule narrowly based on the facts before them. [ more ]
Will SCOTUS Bless the 'Obstruction' Tool for Speech Suppression?
The Supreme Court ruling on obstruction charges related to the January 6 Capitol riot may impact the cases of approximately 350 individuals, including Donald Trump, and could also protect First Amendment rights. [ more ]
Transgender health care must be paid for by state insurance, says an appeals court
Transgender advocates celebrate a significant victory in securing health insurance coverage for gender-affirming care in North Carolina and West Virginia. [ more ]
Georgia appeals court agrees to review ruling allowing Fani Willis to stay on Trump election case
The Georgia appeals court is reviewing a ruling allowing the Fulton County District Attorney to prosecute the election interference case against former President Trump. [ more ]
EU denounces Iraqi law threatening LGBTQ+ community with prison
The Iraqi parliament passed anti-LGBTQ+ legislation imposing harsh penalties on same-sex relationships.
The European Union and the US State Department have expressed concerns over the law's violations of international rights and potential impact on foreign investment. [ more ]