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Judge could limit mid-testimony consult with counsel, SCOTUS rules
A state court judge did not violate a criminal defendant’s Sixth Amendment right to counsel by limiting the scope of discussions he could have with his lawyers during a […]
SCOTUS upholds nixing of product liability defense judgment
A judgment against the plaintiffs in a product liability case removed to federal court could not stand where the trial judge improperly dismissed […]
SCOTUS: Postal Service can’t be sued for ‘intentional’ failure to deliver mail
The Federal Tort Claims Act’s exception for claims “arising out of the loss, miscarriage, or negligent transmission of letters or postal matter” bars a property owner’s claim that U.S. Postal […]
SCOTUS: ICE detention facility contractor couldn’t appeal
A company that operates a private detention center for ICE was not entitled to immediate review of a decision denying its motion to dismiss a putative labor class action filed […]
SCOTUS rejects ‘emergency’ tariffs imposed by Trump
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the limited presidential authority to regulate trade under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act did not authorize President Trump to impose […]
SCOTUS reverses new trial order in attempted murder case
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that federal courts departed from the “strict standards” governing the grant of habeas relief to prisoners convicted in […]
SCOTUS bars state affidavit rule in federal med-mal cases
A plaintiff suing for medical malpractice in federal court need not comply with a state law requiring an expert’s affidavit of merit in order to proceed with such claims, the […]
SCOTUS narrows federal bar on ‘successive’ PCR filings
A federal law limiting “second or successive applications” for postconviction relief did not apply to bar a federal prisoner’s most recent effort to obtain postconviction relief from a mandatory consecutive […]
SCOTUS scolds circuit panel for off-the-rails ruling
A circuit court panel “radically’ departed from the permissible scope of appellate review in ordering a new trial for a man convicted of second-degree murder, the U.S. Supreme Court has […]
SCOTUS: father convicted of child abuse denied confrontation rights
A father charged with sexually abusing his daughter should not have been denied his unfettered constitutional right of confrontation without a state court first making a case-specific finding that the […]
SCOTUS wrap-up: factors for revoking supervised release narrowed
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled a federal judge could not consider the need to “promote respect for the law” in deciding whether to revoke a drug defendant’s supervised release.
SCOTUS wrap-up: Class action over unsolicited faxes revived
U.S. Supreme Court rules 6-3 that federal courts may assess FCC final rulings in TCPA fax cases, reversing 9th Circuit on Hobbs Act limits.
Business Law
- Economy forces attorneys to get down to business
- Business Court judges trawl for customers
- Va. company's Web site did not subject business to personal jurisdiction in S.C., appeals panel rules
- Former running back from S.C. wins courtroom victory in contract dispute
- Contract – Government Contract – Qui Tam – False Claims Act
- Licenses & Permits – Beer & Wine Permit – Restrictive Covenant – Suitable Location
- Consumer Protection – FCRA – Auto Loan – Bank Accounting Errors
- Licenses & Permits – Veterinarian – Vaccine Maintenance
- Tort – Business Tort – Va. Computer Crimes Act – Trade Secrets
- Textile firm, railroad settle Graniteville train wreck lawsuit
- State regulators look at car dealer accused of lying to customers
- Subprime mortgage meltdown hits securities law
Commentary
- When the client brings ChatGPT to the consultation
- Where is she now, this model who was so beautiful?
- Content Marketing: Where law firms lose referrals and how to prevent it
- Your best people are not leaving for more money — they are leaving because you stopped paying attention
- Best at Work Insights: The choice we’re making about AI
- Beyond burnout: The case for workplaces where people thrive
- The December question every leader should anticipate
- Best at Work Insights: Don’t Import 996: Why America Should Reject Overwork Culture
- Law ‘n History: The beer, scandal and haunted mansion of the Lemp dynasty
- Using QALY to quantify emotional distress in legal cases
- Building relationships strengthens law firms, professional growth
- Lawyers face new guidance on AI, tech competence
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