Jacqueline Thomsen, based in Washington, is a reporter covering D.C. federal courts and the legal side of politics. Contact her at [email protected] and follow her on Twitter @jacq_thomsen.
June 01, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal
'Such Abhorrent Behavior': Judge Orders Ex-GC to Pay $1M Disgorgement for Defrauding Employer"Mr. Rosefielde used his position as attorney, friend and confidante to exploit a man with diminished capacity for his own personal gain. Such actions cannot be tolerated by this court," the judge wrote.
By Jacqueline Thomsen
4 minute read
May 28, 2021 | National Law Journal
'Flagrantly Unlawful': Attorneys Press Judge to Let Lawsuits Over Clearing of Lafayette Square Survive"We respectfully submit that the conduct here was so flagrantly unlawful and so obviously unconstitutional that it requires a remedy. And we are here today, your honor, to do everything we can to see that nothing like this ever happens again in our country," one attorney said.
By Jacqueline Thomsen
4 minute read
May 28, 2021 | Law.com
The Judiciary's Electronic Court System Gets Poor Marks | Plus, A Look at Judicial Noms' PayPacer and CMF/ECF are not sustainable, according to a new report released by the Judiciary.
By Jacqueline Thomsen
6 minute read
May 27, 2021 | National Law Journal
'Most Frivolous Yet': Georgia Governor Asks Court to Toss Lawsuit Over 2020 Election Results"There is no reason for this Court to seriously entertain plaintiffs' claims and re-litigate the integrity and accuracy of Georgia's election results, which have been upheld over and over again under enormous scrutiny," wrote attorneys for the Georgia governor and secretary of state.
By Jacqueline Thomsen
3 minute read
May 25, 2021 | National Law Journal
DC AG Hires Hausfeld for Amazon Antitrust Lawsuit"Far from enabling consumers to obtain the best products at the lowest prices, Amazon instead causes prices across the entire online retail sales market to be artificially inflated, both for products sold on Amazon's online retail sales platform and on its competitors' online retail sales platforms," the lawsuit reads.
By Jacqueline Thomsen
2 minute read
May 25, 2021 | National Law Journal
DOJ Offers Apology to Judge in Dustup Over Barr MemoWhile acknowledging its briefs could have been clearer, the government said it will appeal a decision ordering the release of a memo about Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report.
By Jacqueline Thomsen
5 minute read
May 21, 2021 | National Law Journal
Why These Appellate Judges Are Taking Senior Status"They all could have gone senior much earlier and they're all some of, if not the most liberal voices on their own courts," one legal expert said.
By Jacqueline Thomsen
6 minute read
May 20, 2021 | National Law Journal
Biden's First Judicial Picks Clear Senate Committee Over Some GOP OppositionU.S. District Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson and Candace Jackson-Akiwumi, tapped for seats on federal appeals courts, were among the nominees sent to the full Senate.
By Jacqueline Thomsen
4 minute read
May 19, 2021 | National Law Journal
'Most Pro-Religious Freedom President'? Lawyers Wrestle With Trump's LegacyWhile a Trump appointee claimed the former president did significant work in defending religious liberty, other panelists pointed out actions and statements by Trump that targeted Muslims.
By Jacqueline Thomsen
5 minute read
May 18, 2021 | National Law Journal
Alleging Vengeance and 'Dubious Sources,' Devin Nunes' Attorney Presses Defamation Case Against Washington PostU.S. District Judge Carl Nichols called it "quite preposterous" for Rep. Nunes' attorney, Steven Biss, to suggest the judge ignore the precedent set by "New York Times v. Sullivan."
By Jacqueline Thomsen
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