In the Courts

Social Media ‘Troll’ Convicted Of Election Interference For Posting Memes

The Justice Department announced Friday that a jury convicted social media “troll” Douglass Mackey over internet memes posted during the…

3 years ago

Fisherman, Landowners Hope To Stymie Biden Admin’s Pursuit Of Offshore Wind With Lawsuits

Lawsuits from landowners and fishing groups threaten to undermine the Biden administration’s offshore wind goals, according to E&E News. A…

3 years ago

Federal Judge Blocks Obamacare Mandate For HIV Drugs, Other Preventive Services

A federal judge has blocked enforcement of an Affordable Care Act mandate requiring employers to provide health plans that pay…

3 years ago

Can A Hotel Be Sued Over Disability Accommodations By Someone Who’s Never Been There? SCOTUS To Decide

The Supreme Court will take a case considering whether an Americans with Disabilities Act “tester” can sue a hotel for…

3 years ago

Jan. 6 Defense Ditches Witness After Judge Forbids Bringing Up Her Work As An FBI Informant

A Jan. 6 defendant’s team ultimately chose not to call a previously intended witness at trial Monday after the judge…

3 years ago

‘People Have To Know What They Can Talk About’: SCOTUS Case Pits Free Speech Against Immigration Enforcement

The Supreme Court considered Monday whether a law that makes it a crime to “encourage or induce” illegal immigration should…

3 years ago

SCOTUS Declines To Hear Case Of Trial Lawyer Who Bribed Judge To Bilk US Oil Company For Billions

The Supreme Court declined to hear the appeal of a trial lawyer who was convicted after he secured a $9.5…

3 years ago

Early Voting Ramps Up For Swing State’s Supreme Court Race. Here’s What’s At Stake

Early voting for the highly contentious Wisconsin Supreme Court race began Tuesday, which will determine whether the Court retains or…

3 years ago

US Court Rules There Is A Human Right To A ‘Life-Sustaining’ Climate

The Hawaii Supreme Court ruled Monday that there is a right to a “life-sustaining climate system,” marking the first time…

3 years ago

‘Out Of Control’: Diversity Initiatives Exploded At Top Office For Federal Courts In 2022

The Judiciary’s 2022 Annual Report released Tuesday highlights “several initiatives” the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts (AO) is taking…

3 years ago