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National Law Journal

Under Suspension in California, Eastman Continues Supreme Court Practice

As he fights disbarment and criminal charges, John Eastman has continued to apply his legal efforts in a forum where he remains technically a member in good standing: the U.S. Supreme Court.
8 minute read

National Law Journal

Trump Picks Personal Criminal Defense Lawyers for Solicitor General, Deputy Attorney General

President-elect Donald Trump has said he will name D. John Sauer, who argued his immunity appeal to the Supreme Court, to be U.S. solicitor general. Todd Blanche, Trump's defense lawyer in the New York hush money case, will be named deputy attorney general.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

Justices Ask If They Should Have Even Taken Nvidia’s Appeal of Investor Suit

“This is pure error correction that you’re asking us to do,” Justice Sonia Sotomayor told NVIDIA’s lawyer, Neal Katyal.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

Lingering Questions at Supreme Court About Climate Change Litigation Need Resolution

This global problem must be addressed at the federal level and handled through legislation and the regulations implementing it, not the courts.
6 minute read

Supreme Court Brief

Justices Hear 'Ancient' Rule About Filing Deadlines, Mob Associate's 25-Year Prison Sentence

What happens when a filing deadling falls on a Saturday? Did a Genovese mafia family associate commit a "crime of violence"?
6 minute read

National Law Journal

High Court Asked to Review DOJ's 'Illusory Promise,' Religious Charter School, Meta Class Action

"Every day, federal agencies resolve civil and criminal enforcement actions through agreements with private parties," the National Association of Realtors told the high court. "It is critical that the government honor its word in those contracts, no matter who occupies the White House or leads DOJ."
7 minute read

Supreme Court Brief

What Does Trump's Win Mean for The Supreme Court?

On one level, Trump's victory may offer some respite for the court.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

Supreme Court Hearing on Facebook's Alleged Nondisclosure Yields 'Freakish' Hypotheticals

Justice Samuel Alito Jr. hypothesized a manufacturing plant which warned that a future fire could pose a threat to its business. Would the business have to then disclose that such a fire had already occurred?
5 minute read

Supreme Court Brief

A Strikingly Non-Partisan Election Day Argument

If asked about alliances between Supreme Court justices, few would put the names Elena Kagan and Samuel Alito Jr. in the same sentence.
6 minute read

National Law Journal

Supreme Court Appears Hostile to Higher Burden for Employers in FLSA Cases

As they typically do on Election Day, the justices went about their business Tuesday by hearing oral arguments.
3 minute read

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