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Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Thursday morning read: Supreme Court Looks Poised to Curb SEC […]

CHARLESTON, SC — Shumaker Partner Katie Hinson Lewis has earned a spot on the South Carolina Lawyers Weekly Real Estate Power List. This prestigious recognition highlights Katie’s exceptional […]

The main mistake most car accident victims commit is that they don’t seek legal help to sue the at-fault party.

Nursing home abuse is an egregious violation of elders’ rights, and it is a matter that demands unwavering attention and legal expertise.

By defending with integrity, criminal defense attorneys play an indispensable role in safeguarding the rights of the accused, preserving the moral fiber of the legal profession, and upholding the […]

The hidden scars of child abuse may never fully fade, but through legal action and support, survivors can find the strength to heal and move forward.

Working as a defense attorney can be challenging, but many individuals love the unique challenges that this legal career brings and find it very fulfilling.

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. The Supreme Court is still […]

Wednesday’s argument in Securities and Exchange Commission v. Jarkesy was oddly distant from the decision of the lower court and the briefs and arguments of the parties. The decision of the U.S. […]

Survivors of shootings are substantially more likely to develop health problems.

The response on American campuses to Hamas’ brutality might prompt donors to seek reform. But what is the way forward?

Israel confronts hard truths that are half-forgotten in the sheltered West.

Amazon branches into the healthcare sector with a $9 monthly care option.

The powers of government to superintend civil society can sometimes be valid, but they should have clear, jealously guarded limits.

The lawsuit alleges that Prince George’s County police officers shot the dog after it tried running into another room, leaving it paralyzed and forcing its owners to euthanize it.

The settlement will pave the way for new dispensaries to open across the Empire State.

The Petitions of the Week column highlights a selection of cert petitions recently filed in the Supreme Court. A list of all petitions we’re watching is available here. In June, the Supreme Court […]

LOS ANGELES, CA—BG Law is delighted to announce that experienced corporate and insolvency lawyer David Poitras has joined the firm as a Partner in its Commercial Bankruptcy & Insolvency and […]

In the second installment of our new feature on advocates arguing before the court, Nate Mowry interviews Rick Simpson of Wiley Rein, who argued on Tuesday in the double jeopardy case McElrath v. […]

WASHINGTON, DC—Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that Charles F. Blanchard has joined the firm as an associate in the Construction Practice Group. Mr. Blanchard focuses his […]

DALLAS, TX—Bell Nunnally Managing Partner Christopher B. Trowbridge has been elected Chairman of Legalink, a Chambers-ranked global network of 68 independent business-oriented law firms with more […]

WASHINGTON, D.C—Brown Rudnick announced today that Peter Farrell has joined its Washington, D.C., office as a partner in the Tax group. Farrell’s practice focuses on corporate tax, income tax […]

NASHVILLE, TN—Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that Nashville partner Tom Trent has been recognized for the fourth consecutive year with a Client Choice Award presented by […]

SCOTUSblog is delighted to introduce a new feature, headed by Nate Mowry: Videos in which lawyers arguing at the Supreme Court discuss their cases and their argument preparation. The series kicks off […]

America’s criminal justice system has been a hotbed for debate and controversy for decades. Some believe it to be the paragon of justice while others see cracks in its scales. And while the debate […]

Picture this, you head to daycare to drop off your child (or your dog or lizard – whichever applies to you), and you notice the other parents are carrying in fresh-baked homemade treats. Auuuuuugh! […]

In intellectual property (IP), this question comes about in a different context. There are many misconceptions, misunderstandings, and myths about “names” in IP which create confusion with […]

At this point, about two years removed from the pandemic shutdown, the Minnesota State Bar Association is back in full swing. But of course, moving forward post-Covid has not meant returning to the […]

ST PAUL, MN—On November 28, Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced the appointment of Dean Eyler, Kristen Marttila, and Dominick Mathews as District Court Judges in […]

The justices will hear oral argument today in Securities and Exchange Commission v. Jarkesy. Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to […]

For decades, civil rights agencies across government have largely ignored anti-Asian discrimination in education.

What is the citizen to think of European governments that cannot expel the most radical threats to public life?

The double jeopardy clause of the Fifth Amendment generally says that the government gets only one chance to convict a defendant of a crime: If a jury finds a defendant not guilty, then the […]

Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. The justices will hear oral argument in McElrath v. […]

Despite what Michael Lind thinks, the American Founding is not a dead letter.

Unfortunately, neither red nor blue states show much interest in finding a determinatio that can provide guidance in contentious cases.

Black Americans came to know and benefit from the legal system even during periods of enslavement and segregation.

The Supreme Court on Monday afternoon denied a request from the leaders of the Arizona legislature to put on hold an order that would require them to be deposed about the legislature’s enactment of […]

Will Smith generated significant controversy when he slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars in March 2022 for insulting his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. However, Jada Smith has reopened old wounds recently by […]

In the premodern world, equality was compatible with liberty. It’s time to return to that conception.

Sometimes it fails, but it’s remarkable how often it works.

In July 2020, the California Civil Rights Department filed a lawsuit against Cisco, a Silicon Valley tech company, for illegal discrimination, including caste-based discrimination. Cisco supervisors […]

Charles S. Peirce, the founder of American pragmatism, showed the importance of liberal arts education for American universities.

Carrie Gress thinks feminism has been misguided from the beginning, but ironically, she replicates many of the feminists’ worst mistakes.

How does Javier Milei plan to confront the four daunting economic challenges he now faces?

Here’s to a relaxing holiday with family and friends. Enjoy the holiday! We will be back next week with our regular programming. The post Happy Thanksgiving from Canna Law Blog! appeared first on […]

By slapping the lazy “far-right” label on everyone they dislike, media figures reveal their own ignorance and uselessness.

America’s fiscal future may look ominous, but you’ll still own stuff.

The vast majority of Muslims reject violence, but the absence of the notion of divine self-limitation has important implications for Islam.

One of the main reasons why I am such a vocal supporter of written cannabis contracts is allocation of risk and liabilities. Parties to a cannabis contract have a number of ways that they can […]