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The Supreme Court on Wednesday was divided in Mullin v. Doe over the Trump administration’s efforts to strip citizens of Haiti and Syria of their protections under a federal program that allows […]

With 57% of adults in the United States using a generative chatbot like ChatGPT or Gemini multiple times a week, the landscape for how people find information, such as what lawyer to hire, has […]

Today is the last day of oral argument for the term, capping a very busy week for the justices. On Tuesday evening, six justices and their spouses attended the White House state dinner for King […]

AI tools have made it easier than ever to publish content. Some folks jumped on the bandwagon immediately, while others held off, but it’s hard to resist a tool that saves you so much time. And why […]

An employer that treats WARN as an afterthought in RIF planning is in a materially worse legal position than one that builds compliance into the timeline from the beginning.

Lawsuit alleges America’s largest supermarket chain is deceiving consumers with humane-washing signage while stocking factory-farmed meat from companies with documented animal welfare violations.

Verdicts at trial can exceed settlement figures significantly when liability is clear and the jury hears compelling testimony about the long-term human cost of the injury.

The Relist Watch column examines cert petitions that the Supreme Court has “relisted” for its upcoming conference. A short explanation of relists is available here. Since our last post, the […]

Rideshare accident cases run through multiple insurance systems simultaneously, and the company’s claims process is designed to resolve cases for the minimum amount possible.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down a Louisiana congressional map that a group of voters who describe themselves as “non-African American” had challenged as the product of unconstitutional […]

Understanding each step helps reduce errors and ensures compliance with international legal requirements.

In addition to his practice, Contos serves as an adjunct professor at New York University and NYU Tandon School of Engineering, where he teaches courses in construction dispute resolution and […]

For state-licensed medical marijuana operators, a narrow and potentially transformative window has opened–one that could position your business for future interstate and even global trade. While […]

Wednesday is expected to be the final argument day of the 2025-26 term, as well as an opinion day.

Storms block access to addiction medications, raising relapse risks.

Federal case targets tax preparers accused of filing false returns.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday appeared poised to further narrow the extent to which U.S. courts can be used as a forum to consider alleged violations of international law.

The dispute centers on Monsanto’s popular line of Roundup herbicide products, whose main active ingredient is glyphosate.

While it does not replace advice from a qualified professional, it plays an important role in helping people navigate unfamiliar legal topics with greater confidence.

Stay informed and cautious when dealing with any insurance company representatives. Your health and financial stability are the most important priorities right now.

Empirical SCOTUS is a recurring series by Adam Feldman that looks at Supreme Court data, primarily in the form of opinions and oral arguments, to provide insights into the justices’ decision […]

Today is Justice Elena Kagan’s birthday. Born in 1960 in New York City, Kagan has served on the Supreme Court since 2010.

The Supreme Court on Monday morning agreed to decide whether the Department of Labor has the power to hold hearings to collect money from employers who violate the terms of the visa program for […]

Some justices seemed to advocate for a relatively narrow ruling that would clarify what such warrants require, even if it does not ultimately resolve all of the thorny issues potentially raised by […]

In Dissent is a recurring series by Anastasia Boden on Supreme Court dissents that have shaped (or reshaped) our country. I. The stars and your medical records When NASA’s Artemis II crew hurtled […]

The DOJ Final Order on marijuana rescheduling dropped last week. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche ordered that “FDA-approved drug products containing marijuana, as well [as] marijuana in any […]

Nearly 240 years ago, Congress enacted the Alien Tort Statute, which allows foreigners to bring lawsuits in U.S. courts for serious violations of international law. On Tuesday, the Supreme Court will […]

Welcome to what’s expected to be the final week of arguments for the 2025-26 term.

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA v Amarin Pharma presents a complex dispute between Amarin, the manufacturer of Vascepa, a prescription medication to reduce heart disease, and Hikma, which markets a generic […]

On Monday, April 27, the Supreme Court will hear Chatrie v. United States, a case about police access to geofence data, a digital record of a person’s location. This case could serve as a landmark […]

On the last regularly scheduled day of arguments for the 2025-26 term, the Supreme Court will consider a dispute in Mullin v. Doe over the Trump administration’s efforts to significantly scale back […]

Here’s a look at what happened at the Supreme Court this week. Plus, a new survey explores the partisan gap in views on the court and its causes.

The justices considered a challenge to how immigration officers classify lawful permanent residents who have been accused but not yet convicted of committing a crime that puts them at risk of being […]

In yesterday’s decision in Hencely v Fluor Corporation, Justice Clarence Thomas’ opinion for the majority rejected the idea that military contractors have absolute immunity for negligent mistakes […]

U.S. joins much of the world in acknowledging medical marijuana The U.S. has joined much of the world in acknowledging medical marijuana. Let international trading begin! Effective April 28, 2026, […]

When a plaintiff files suit in state court – and a federal district court would have jurisdiction over the case had it been filed there – 28 U.S.C. §1446(b)(1) gives the defendant 30 days in […]

Since our last post, the Supreme Court has been busy pruning the relist garden.

The case thrusts the court into a battle involving over 100,000 lawsuits, “billions and billions” of dollars, the international scientific community, federal and state policymakers, and, if you […]

On Wednesday, President Donald Trump criticized the court once again on Truth Social.

After graduating from law school, Jordan Martin did what many young attorneys are trained to do – he followed the path that had been carefully laid out before him. He joined a large law firm, where […]

The Supreme Court will hear oral argument next week in Chatrie v. United States, which concerns a Virginia man who was convicted of bank robbery. Okello Chatrie contended in the lower courts that the […]

Ratio Decidendi is a recurring series by Stephanie Barclay exploring the reasoning – from practical considerations to deep theory – behind our nation’s most consequential constitutional […]

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