Navigation If it weren’t for the four female justices, oral arguments would often have the feel of a male echo chamber, with 23 of the term’s 61 argued cases not featuring a single female attorney. That’s compared to just five cases that did not feature a male advocate.
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'A Solution in Search of a Problem': NJ State Bar, Judiciary React to Possible Constitutional Amendment on Judicial Appointments
“There is a proposal to create a court of appeals that mirrors the federal court system,” Senate President Nicholas P. Scutari said. “In the current system, you take the best of the Superior Court judges, leaving that court depleted. If we go to a system where the governor makes appointments, you can broaden the number […]
Are Climate-Change Lawsuits the Next Tobacco Litigation? Suits Spiking
One area of uncertainty is how courts will interpret whether a claim arising from the emission of greenhouse gases constitutes an insurable claim.
Why the DOJ and FTC Are Wrong on Algorithms and Antitrust
“The DOJ and FTC’s misguided suit against RealPage is not supported by antitrust jurisprudence, and $7 trillion in economic growth is on the line,” writes Ediberto Roman, professor of law at Florida International University.
Are Climate-Change Lawsuits the Next Tobacco Litigation? Suits Spiking
One area of uncertainty is how courts will interpret whether a claim arising from the emission of greenhouse gasses constitutes an insurable claim.
'It's Anyone's Guess': Ga. Court of Appeals to Eye Trump's Arguments for Recusing Fani Willis
Experts and officials say it’s still too early to know what judges will hear the case or what issues they’ll focus on.
Biden Nominates US Magistrate Judge Embry Kidd for 11th Circuit Seat
The president also makes picks for district court judgeships in Maryland, Pennsylvania and New York.
Driverless Taxi Company Cruise Sued for Negligence in California State Court as Services Remain Suspended
According to his complaint, the other driver claims the Cruise car attempted a left turn at the intersection of North Spruce Street and Geary Boulevard in San Francisco, without yielding to oncoming traffic.
Eighth Circuit addresses Constitutional Rights of Transgender Inmate in Lawsuit Against Prison Officials
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit recently held that individual defendants in a Section 1983 lawsuit brought by a transgender inmate were entitled to qualified immunity on some, but not all, of the inmate’s claims.
How I Made Partner: 'You Never Know Who Will Become Your Ally,' Says Julianne Jaquith of Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan
“You never know who will become your ally and whom you will impress with your work. Don’t disregard an assignment because you perceive it as unimportant or just a one-off.”