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fromAbove the Law
8 hours ago

Trump Crashes Out At Supreme Court - See Generally - Above the Law

Donald Trump's legal challenges and actions have sparked controversy and criticism, particularly regarding birthright citizenship and his administration's decisions.
Higher education
fromAP News
1 day ago

Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges to show they aren't considering race in admissions

A federal judge halted the Trump administration's data collection on race in college admissions, citing a rushed process and potential privacy risks.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges to show they don't consider race in admissions

A federal judge halted the Trump administration's data collection on race in college admissions, citing rushed implementation and potential privacy risks.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.02.26 - Above the Law

DOJ has prioritized deporting law-abiding individuals over prosecuting serious criminal cases.
Left-wing politics
fromNewsday
3 days ago

Activist Mahmoud Khalil wants ex-Justice Department official off panel of judges weighing his appeal

Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers seek Judge Bove's recusal from his deportation appeal due to potential conflict of interest from Bove's past Justice Department role.
#patent-law
fromPatently-O
1 month ago
Intellectual property law

Patently Unreasonable: Hyatt's Return to the Supreme Court and the Fight Over Prosecution Laches

fromPatently-O
1 month ago
Intellectual property law

Patently Unreasonable: Hyatt's Return to the Supreme Court and the Fight Over Prosecution Laches

#birthright-citizenship
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

US supreme court to weigh whether Trump can deny birthright citizenship

The US Supreme Court will decide if Trump can deny birthright citizenship to children born on US soil, impacting many families annually.
Social justice
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

Bay Area lawyers in Washington DC for Supreme Court birthright citizenship case

The Supreme Court is hearing a case challenging Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship, rooted in the 14th Amendment.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

US supreme court to weigh whether Trump can deny birthright citizenship

The US Supreme Court will decide if Trump can deny birthright citizenship to children born on US soil, impacting many families annually.
Social justice
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

Bay Area lawyers in Washington DC for Supreme Court birthright citizenship case

The Supreme Court is hearing a case challenging Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship, rooted in the 14th Amendment.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

Prosecutors ask Appeal Court to overturn bail for Ontario lawyer in Ryan Wedding case | CBC News

Prosecutors argue an Ontario judge erred in granting bail to a lawyer accused of advising a murder in a drug smuggling case.
#supreme-court
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

How Appealing Weekly Roundup - Above the Law

Trump's influence on the Supreme Court is diminishing, with several legal challenges and decisions impacting his administration.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

How Appealing Weekly Roundup - Above the Law

Supreme Court rules in favor of Cox Communications in a copyright case involving pirated music.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

How Appealing Weekly Roundup - Above the Law

Trump's influence on the Supreme Court is diminishing, with several legal challenges and decisions impacting his administration.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

How Appealing Weekly Roundup - Above the Law

Supreme Court rules in favor of Cox Communications in a copyright case involving pirated music.
fromShore News Network - The Latest Breaking, Viral and Trending News
2 days ago

Federal judge allows parts of discrimination lawsuit against NYC agency to proceed

The lawsuit was filed by Deshanae L. Brown, who alleges she was subjected to discrimination based on her race, sex, and disability, citing violations of federal and state laws including Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Law
#ai-in-law
Law
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Penalties stack up as AI spreads through the legal system

Lawyers face increasing sanctions for using AI-generated errors in legal briefs, with over 1,200 cases reported, including significant fines for fictitious citations.
Law
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Penalties stack up as AI spreads through the legal system

Lawyers face increasing sanctions for using AI-generated errors in legal briefs, with over 1,200 cases reported, including significant fines for fictitious citations.
Law
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Inside India's courts, AI's growing role sparks concern

AI-generated legal precedents can lead to serious judicial misconduct, as demonstrated by a case in India's Supreme Court.
US Elections
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Morning Docket: 03.27.26 - Above the Law

Several legal and political issues are currently prominent, including judicial nominations, jury trial restrictions, and corporate legal challenges.
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Appeals court rejects HUD homelessness overhaul saying it would be "disastrous"

The ruling upheld a lower court's preliminary injunction, the latest rebuke to a major shift that advocates warn would push 170,000 people in federally subsidized housing back into homelessness.
US news
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

The loophole that keeps a Trump loyalist serving as L.A.'s top federal prosecutor

Bill Essayli operates as a de facto U.S. attorney in Los Angeles, pursuing aggressive legal actions aligned with Trump's administration despite challenges to his position.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

In-House Counsel Come Out In Support Of Biglaw Firms Fighting The Trump Administration - Above the Law

Executive Orders deter law firms from engaging with the legal system due to fear of federal retaliation.
#immigration
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago
US news

Federal judge rules DHS illegally stripped immigration status from thousands who entered through CBP One App

US politics
fromMission Local
2 days ago

Fired judge goes to the border, searching for what he missed on the bench

Jeremiah Johnson, an immigration judge, was fired and chose to explore the U.S.-Mexico border to understand the immigrant experience better.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Trump Admin Unlawfully Revoked Migrants' Status, Judge Finds

A federal judge ruled the Trump administration unlawfully revoked legal status for migrants using a Biden-era app to reside in the U.S.
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago
US news

Federal judge rules DHS illegally stripped immigration status from thousands who entered through CBP One App

US politics
fromMission Local
2 days ago

Fired judge goes to the border, searching for what he missed on the bench

Jeremiah Johnson, an immigration judge, was fired and chose to explore the U.S.-Mexico border to understand the immigrant experience better.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Trump Admin Unlawfully Revoked Migrants' Status, Judge Finds

A federal judge ruled the Trump administration unlawfully revoked legal status for migrants using a Biden-era app to reside in the U.S.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

The Price Of Justice And The Promise Of AI - Above the Law

Rising legal service costs and declining access-to-justice funding widen the gap for those needing legal protections, with AI presenting potential solutions.
US Elections
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Morning Docket: 03.23.26 - Above the Law

Robert Mueller's investigation revealed significant criminality within Trump's circle, including potential obstruction charges against Trump.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Thousands of lawyers oppose jury restriction plan

Over 3,200 lawyers and judges oppose government plans to abolish jury trials in certain cases, arguing there is no evidence this will reduce record court backlogs of nearly 80,000 cases.
#trump
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.01.26 - Above the Law

Trump is involved in legal matters, including birthright citizenship arguments and a recent criminal conviction.
Law
fromIndependent
5 days ago

'Absolutely scandalous' - judge decries attempt by man and up to 30 supporters to 'invade' High Court office

Patrick McGreal has initiated over 20 High Court actions since 2023, allegedly intimidating court officials and solicitors.
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Morning Docket: 03.13.26 - Above the Law

CFTC failing already a solid bet. Government says tariff refund system 40 percent to 80 percent complete which is quite the spread. Almost a they're just making stuff up kind of estimate.
US Elections
#luigi-mangione
Law
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Judge shifts Luigi Mangione's federal trial to October, citing due process concerns | amNewYork

Luigi Mangione's federal trial for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is postponed to October 5, 2023, to accommodate a state trial.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Luigi Mangione to appear in New York court in effort to postpone federal trial

Luigi Mangione seeks to postpone his federal trial due to overlapping state trial preparations and constitutional rights concerns.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Judge shifts Luigi Mangione's federal trial to October, citing due process concerns | amNewYork

Luigi Mangione's federal trial for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is postponed to October 5, 2023, to accommodate a state trial.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Luigi Mangione to appear in New York court in effort to postpone federal trial

Luigi Mangione seeks to postpone his federal trial due to overlapping state trial preparations and constitutional rights concerns.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Morning Docket: 03.18.26 - Above the Law

Chief Justice Roberts calls for ending personal attacks on judges, while questions arise about presidential official acts; meanwhile, legal developments span judicial conduct, cryptocurrency regulation, Section 230 reform, and national security concerns.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Judge Who Embarrassed Himself With IT Outrburst Doubles Down - Above the Law

Judge Nathan Milliron's behavior has sparked outrage, revealing a pattern of bullying and retaliation against staff and lawyers in the Texas legal community.
Law
fromReadWrite
4 days ago

Polymarket challenge Nevada in appeals court over jurisdiction

Companies linked to Polymarket are appealing a lower court's decision to move their case to Nevada state court, seeking federal jurisdiction instead.
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Morning Docket: 03.30.26 - Above the Law

AI associates should not be blamed for failures, raising questions about their necessity.
Law
fromLawSites
6 days ago

Survey Finds Majority of Federal Judges Have Used AI in Their Work, But Daily Use Remains Rare

Over 60% of federal judges have used generative AI tools, but few use them regularly in their judicial work.
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Judge Throws IT Worker Out Of Courtroom For Doing His Job - Above the Law

Judges must balance their authority with humility and public service to avoid abusive behavior in courtrooms.
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Biglaw To D.C. Circuit: This Isn't Just About Us - It's About Whether The President Can Put Lawyers On A Leash - Above the Law

The fight over Trump-era executive orders targeting Biglaw firms intensifies as firms argue these orders threaten constitutional independence and the rule of law.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

How Appealing Weekly Roundup - Above the Law

Multiple legal and policy challenges confront the Trump administration, including state lawsuits against tariffs, Supreme Court criticism over Second Amendment rulings, and erosion of congressional war powers.
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
1 month ago

Five Petitions, Five Denials: The Federal Circuit's Mandamus Wall Grows Higher

The Federal Circuit rejected all mandamus petitions challenging USPTO's discretionary denial of inter partes review, establishing that such denials are not subject to judicial oversight.
Law
fromABA Journal
1 week ago

Drug convictions bar lawyer from bench but not from practicing law

Felony drug convictions prevent lawyer from becoming a judge but allow him to continue practicing law in Montana.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Morning Docket: 03.06.26 - Above the Law

Nearly 200 former federal judges challenge the binding authority of unexplained Supreme Court shadow docket orders, while AI legal tools face regulatory scrutiny and the Trump administration designates Anthropic a supply chain risk over refused autonomous weapons development.
#justice-department
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Morning Docket: 03.25.26 - Above the Law

The Justice Department may have leaked grand jury testimony, raising concerns about legal violations.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Morning Docket: 03.25.26 - Above the Law

The Justice Department may have leaked grand jury testimony, raising concerns about legal violations.
#appellate-litigation
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

How Appealing Weekly Roundup - Above the Law

Federal judge blocks Arkansas' Ten Commandments law; Chief Justice Roberts warns against personal attacks on judges.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

In rare move, ICE drags criminal defendant out of a federal courtroom

ICE agents unexpectedly detained a defendant in a courtroom, raising concerns about the impact on judicial participation.
Law
fromabovethelaw.com
2 weeks ago

Morning Docket: 03.19.26

Colorado proposes legal immunity for AI companies, Microsoft considers suing over OpenAI-Amazon deal, Justice Alito changes recusal practices, and law firms fail to communicate with clients about AI implementation.
Law
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Absurd AI-Powered Lawsuits Are Causing Chaos in Courts, Attorneys Say, "Clogging the System" and Driving Up Costs

A Florida couple used generative AI to file escalating legal claims in an HOA fee dispute, eventually invoking RICO conspiracy allegations in hundreds of pages of increasingly unhinged court documents.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Morning Docket: 03.17.26 - Above the Law

Recent legal developments reveal systemic challenges including prosecutorial staffing concerns, AI misuse in legal matters, judicial oversight of executive actions, and emerging liability issues around AI-generated harmful content.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Morning Docket: 03.16.26 - Above the Law

Trump criticizes Supreme Court loyalty; AI risks escalate; legal tech expands with ChatGPT; courts reject harassment tactics; judiciary-administration tensions rise; defamation trial proceeds against rapper.
US news
fromFindLaw Blogs
2 months ago

FindLaw Legal Blogs - FindLaw

FindLaw provides legal blogs delivering news, information, tips, trends, and analysis for consumers and legal professionals, with newsletter subscription and additional resources.
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

How Appealing Weekly Roundup - Above the Law

The head of the General Services Administration said a proposal to transfer control of courthouse buildings to the judiciary was a bad idea, highlighting ongoing disputes between the executive and judicial branches over federal courthouse governance and administrative authority.
Law
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Morning Docket: 03.10.26 - Above the Law

Major legal developments include Anthropic's Defense Department lawsuit, judicial rulings on illegal appointees, law firm mergers, antitrust settlements, AI legal services expansion, Supreme Court shadow docket debates, and ChatGPT litigation over legal advice.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Shadow Docket Sock Fest - See Also - Above the Law

Supreme Court justices debate shadow docket procedures; Rutgers Law faces discrimination lawsuit over dean's firing; minimal federal law clerk complaints filed under judicial conduct rules.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Just 2 Federal Law Clerks Filed Complaints Against Judges Last Year - Above the Law

Federal law clerks face systemic barriers preventing misconduct complaints against judges, with only two JCDA complaints filed in 2025 despite 106 documented cases of mistreatment in 2023.
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Morning Docket: 03.09.26 - Above the Law

After about-face on withdrawing lawsuits against law firms, Justice Department uncorks almost 100 pages of vitriol against federal judges for ruling against the administration generally.
Law
US politics
fromabovethelaw.com
1 month ago

Morning Docket: 02.17.26

Multiple legal matters span criminal convictions, disbarment, civil suits, arbitration fights, and judicial rulings involving high-profile figures and institutional lending concerns.
#legal-ethics
US politics
fromabovethelaw.com
2 months ago

Morning Docket: 01.12.26

A criminal DOJ probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell triggered a sharp market decline, amid several high-profile legal developments affecting courts, counsel, and copyright.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

How Appealing Weekly Roundup - Above the Law

Legal and political disputes: tariffs, Supreme Court action, prison transfers, free-speech risks, Bondi oversight, and challenges to the Voting Rights Act.
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

ICE Officers Should Be Held Accountable. These Law School Students Know How.

Establish a federal equivalent of Section 1983 to allow lawsuits against federal officers and eliminate qualified immunity to hold them accountable.
#immigration-law
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Morning Docket: 01.21.26 - Above the Law

Headlines report data theft linked to election overturn efforts, judicial turmoil, U.S. Attorney vacancy, international sentencing, DOJ birthright citizenship push, and immigration court compliance concerns.
US politics
fromABA Journal
1 month ago

Law students demand loophole shielding federal officers from civil suits should be closed

Congress should pass the Federal Officer Accountability Act to allow civil suits against federal officers and prevent qualified immunity for excessive force.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

'Nothing about what is going on here is normal': A fight over evidence in Good, Pretti cases

State and county lawyers sought court orders to prevent federal agencies from destroying evidence and to compel evidence sharing after alleged mishandling in fatal shootings.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The secretive, destructive work of an ICE attorney: My job is to do what I'm told'

Immigration court procedures and ICE prosecutions subject unrepresented migrants, including minors, to coercive remote hearings and accelerated deportations.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

A Guide To Conducting Discovery - Above the Law

Effective discovery shapes litigation by building leverage, forcing admissions, and methodically narrowing the opponent's options to win cases pretrial.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Running Your Cases - Above the Law

They don't drive it. They don't manage it. They don't control it. They let it control them. And then one day, they look up and realize discovery closed last week, the client is asking why nobody has taken the key depo, the adjuster wants a status report "by the end of the day," and the partner is asking the question that makes your stomach drop: "Where are we on this file?"
Law
#epstein
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Morning Docket: 02.09.26 - Above the Law

Numerous contentious developments: Fifth Circuit allowing indefinite detention of suspected undocumented migrants, high-profile appearances, campus censorship, market regulation, AI legal-advice concerns, and infrastructure litigation.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

AI In The Courtroom: Will We Trade The Rule Of Law For Efficiency's Sake? - Above the Law

It's not only law firms and legal departments that are adopting GenAI systems without fully understanding what they can and cannot do - court systems may also be tempted to adopt these tools to short circuit workloads in the face of limited resources. And that poses some risks and concerns to the rule of law, a notion that hinges on accuracy, fairness, and public perception.
Law
fromabovethelaw.com
2 months ago

Morning Docket: 02.02.26 - Above the Law

* Biglaw grapples with Epstein list cameos. [NY Post] * Delaware Supreme Court rewrites settlement to give Elon Musk the kind of personal party he desperately kept asking Jeffrey Epstein for. [Delaware Business Court Insider]
Law
Law
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

What to Expect From the Legal Process After a Catastrophic Accident - Social Media Explorer

Thorough initial investigations and timely legal representation are essential to gather evidence, document circumstances, and shape effective legal strategy.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Threading The Needle: How To Win The Case That Can't Be Won (At Least Not The Obvious Way) - Above the Law

Win messy cases by accepting client imperfection, avoiding absolutism, and focusing ruthlessly on the single pivotal issue that defines where responsibility ends.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

ICE Dodges Courtroom Showdown, But Federal Judge Isn't Backing Down - Above the Law

Federal Judge Patrick Schiltz warned that ICE repeatedly ignores court orders in Minnesota, risking widespread violations of judicial authority and undermining the rule of law.
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