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Former Ohio Supreme Court Justice Andy Douglas Dies at 89
Douglas, known for being part of the court’s so-called Gang of Four that declared the state’s system of funding public schools unconstitutional, died Thursday. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Bench Report: Are Judges Political? Plus, the Tenth Circuit Gets Its First Public Defender Judge
Judges love to say how independent and nonpartisan they are. But some legal experts say politics is inherently part of their job. Related StoriesBench Report: How a Big Sanctions Hearing Raised Questions About Recording in Court. Plus, the Senate Gears Up to Confirm More Judges – EnclosureBench Report: DOJ Finds Flaws in Judicial Security. Plus, […]
A Big Law Subsidiary's Uncertain Future
What separates successful captives from those that fall short? Click Here To Read The Full Article
Dentons' Cross-Country Trek Has Been a Bumpy Ride: The Morning Minute
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Collins Fitzpatrick, Longest-Serving Circuit Executive, Reflects on Career
On Sept. 28, Collins Fitzpatrick will retire as Circuit Executive of the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, after 50 years of service in the federal Judiciary. In 1976, Fitzpatrick was appointed as the Seventh Circuit’s first executive, five years after Congress created the position. He is by far the longest-serving circuit executive in the […]
Vowing to Look 'Closely' at Billing, Judge Appoints Trimmed Leadership Team in Casino App Cases
U.S. District Judge Edward Davila, who emphasized the importance of diversity, said he would appoint a 14-lawyer plaintiff team on Thursday in lawsuits against Google, Apple and Facebook over their casino apps. Edelson partner Rafey Balabanian had reduced the size of the team and made it more diverse. Click Here To Read The Full […]
Indiana Solicitor General Says State's Abortion Laws 'Are for the Health and Safety of Women'
In an interview with Law.com, Fisher said he was “very pleased” with the U.S. Court of Appeals for Seventh Circuit’s ruling from earlier this month allowing several of Indiana’s abortion restrictions to remain in effect pending appeal. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Justices Urged to Expedite Review of Challenge to Texas Abortion Ban
A coalition of abortion rights providers and organizations on Thursday asked the Supreme Court to take up their challenge to Texas’ six-week abortion ban without waiting for a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Click Here To Read The Full Article
'Something's Wrong': Legal Experts See Increasing Evidence of Bias in Arbitration
Some are calling for a change to the system under which arbitrators are appointed to cases, arguing that “blind appointments” would reduce bias. Click Here To Read The Full Article