Brad Kutner is part of the National Law Journal's D.C. Litigation team. Contact him at [email protected]. On Twitter: @BradKutner.
September 27, 2022 | New York Law Journal
Judge: Venezuelan Businessman's $250M Defamation Claims Against Fox News May ProceedThe claims stem from statements that Fox News host Lou Dobbs and lawyer Sidney Powell made on air, calling the plaintiff a liaison with Hezbollah who orchestrated a "9-11 attack against the United States."
By Brad Kutner
4 minute read
September 27, 2022 | National Law Journal
Lawsuit Filed to Stop Implementation of Biden's Student Debt Cancellation PlanA challenge to the controversial student debt forgiveness plan has been in the works since it was first announced in August.
By Brad Kutner
4 minute read
September 27, 2022 | National Law Journal
Judge Delays Judgment in Ex-Trump Trade Adviser's Records DisputeThe order says Navarro has failed to respond to the government's complaint, let alone its motion claiming he has presidential records but has refused to turn them over.
By Brad Kutner
3 minute read
September 26, 2022 | National Law Journal
John Eastman Claims Most Emails Sought by Jan. 6 Committee Are Privileged"The vast majority are either part of an email chain this court has previously held to be protected or very similar to material this court has previously held to be protected."
By Brad Kutner
2 minute read
September 26, 2022 | National Law Journal
Big Law Enters Fray Over DC Metro Gun BanThe filings are the first time big law have chimed in on gun laws after the nation's highest court signaled a renewed support for expanding gun rights.
By Brad Kutner
4 minute read
September 22, 2022 | Law.com
Bench Report: Legislators Make a Push to Add Judgeships + Senate Judiciary DramaThis week's issue starts with a push to add more judges, and drama at the most recent judicial nomination hearings.
By Avalon Zoppo | Brad Kutner
7 minute read
September 21, 2022 | National Law Journal
'Red Herring': 11th Circuit Ravages Trump's Claims He Declassified Secret Docs"Plaintiff has not even attempted to show that he has a need to know the information contained in the classified documents. Nor has he established that the current administration has waived that requirement for these documents," the Eleventh Circuit panel wrote.
By Brad Kutner
4 minute read
September 21, 2022 | National Law Journal
Trump Faces First Sanctions Request After Failed Lawsuit Against Hillary Clinton, Perkins Coie and OthersDolan's attorney called gaffs in Trump's filing "a complete lack of any reasonable inquiry or due diligence."
By Brad Kutner
3 minute read
September 21, 2022 | National Law Journal
Julie Rikelman, Attorney Who Defended Abortion at Supreme Court, Lambasted by Republicans in Confirmation HearingThe attacks came hard and fast as senators used the opportunity to attack the abortion advocate who lost a landmark abortion case this past term.
By Brad Kutner
5 minute read
September 20, 2022 | Daily Business Review
DeSantis Says Migrants Signed Legal Waiver for Flight to Martha's VineyardThe migrant plaintiffs claim they were lied to by Florida's governor and a team of unnamed defendants who facilitated their clandestine removal.
By Brad Kutner
5 minute read