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fromwww.npr.org
2 hours ago

Ingenious?Orwellian? Or both? Supreme Court considers constitutionality of 'geofence' warrants

The Supreme Court is evaluating the constitutionality of geofencing, a technique allowing police to access tech firm databases for crime investigations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

US justice department to allow firing squads as federal death penalty method

The Department of Justice acted to restore its solemn duty to seek, obtain, and implement lawful capital sentences, clearing the way for the Department to carry out executions once death-sentenced inmates have exhausted their appeals.
US politics
#supreme-court
Law
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

The Supreme Court Just Twisted Its Cop Immunity Doctrine in an Even More Violent Direction

The Supreme Court vacated a decision allowing a lawsuit against police for excessive force in the death of Roy Scott.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

The Terrible, Hidden Stakes of One of the Thorniest Supreme Court Cases of This Term

Pitchford v. Cain highlights the complexities of racial discrimination claims in jury selection within the constraints of modern habeas corpus law.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Morning Docket: 04.06.26 - Above the Law

Right-wing legal academics are attempting to justify the Supreme Court's actions without accountability.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Manslaughter trial told punch was 'defensive'

I'm absolutely devastated and always will be. I never wanted this to happen. I'm gutted. I was absolutely terrified and scared. Who would not be scared of the two men? They were definitely going for trouble.
London politics
Intellectual property law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Turning Defense Into Offense - Above the Law

Jack Hughes' game-winning goal exemplifies a successful transition from defense to offense, paralleling patent litigators' proactive strategies against infringement allegations.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Lawyer Tells Attorneys For Missing Child That They're 'Gonna Burn In Hell' - Above the Law

A lawyer for Camp Mystic made a controversial remark during a hearing related to a tragic flood that killed 27 people.
Media industry
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Defense Department Lawyering Almost As Good As Hegseth's Pullups - Above the Law

The Pentagon's press policy has been repeatedly voided by the courts, highlighting ongoing tensions between the Defense Department and media access.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

How a 'trans panic' defense changed the outcome of two murders

D. F. McLaughlin's murder in 1986 highlights the dangers of transphobia and remains a significant yet overlooked case in the fight for justice.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Morning Docket: 04.10.26 - Above the Law

A Texas judge ordered a lawyer to court for criticizing the judge's behavior, prompting a response from fellow lawyers.
#self-defense
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Quadruple amputee cornhole pro says he fatally shot person in self-defense

Dayton Webber, a quadruple amputee, shot and killed Bradrick Wells in self-defense during an argument, according to his attorney.
US news
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

The quadruple amputee cornholer's shooting was in self-defense, lawyer says | Fortune

A quadruple amputee shot and killed a passenger in self-defense during an argument, facing murder charges and a lengthy trial.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Quadruple amputee cornhole pro says he fatally shot person in self-defense

Dayton Webber, a quadruple amputee, shot and killed Bradrick Wells in self-defense during an argument, according to his attorney.
US news
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

The quadruple amputee cornholer's shooting was in self-defense, lawyer says | Fortune

A quadruple amputee shot and killed a passenger in self-defense during an argument, facing murder charges and a lengthy trial.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

What Does Competence Mean When Litigation Happens In Real Time? - Above the Law

Competence in law is evolving as technology changes the speed and precision of decision-making in litigation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

US quadruple amputee cornhole champion arrested on suspicion of murder

Webber was driving his car with Wells as his front-seat passenger at about 10.25pm on Sunday when the pair began arguing in front of others who were in the vehicle.
Miami Marlins
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Morning Docket: 04.02.26 - Above the Law

DOJ has prioritized deporting law-abiding individuals over prosecuting serious criminal cases.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Morning Docket: 03.18.26 - Above the Law

Chief Justice Roberts calls for ending personal attacks on judges, while questions arise about presidential official acts; meanwhile, legal developments span judicial conduct, cryptocurrency regulation, Section 230 reform, and national security concerns.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

The Laws Of Unintended Consequences - Above the Law

California's new law mandates certification for alternative dispute resolution professionals to ensure ethical standards following the Tom Girardi scandal.
#federal-law-enforcement
#second-amendment
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Thousands of lawyers oppose jury restriction plan

Over 3,200 lawyers and judges oppose government plans to abolish jury trials in certain cases, arguing there is no evidence this will reduce record court backlogs of nearly 80,000 cases.
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Suspect Arraigned In Tenderloin Homicide Is Claiming Self-Defense

The video then allegedly shows Mr. Alatini shoot the victim in his back. What we did see is a brandishing of a firearm prior to the victim ever displaying pepper spray and/or using that pepper spray. So actually in that sense, it would support the victim having used some form of self defense.
San Francisco
Poker
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Tom Goldstein Just Lost the Case of His Life

Supreme Court lawyer Tom Goldstein was convicted on 12 of 16 federal charges for tax and mortgage fraud related to hiding poker winnings from his wife, law firm, lenders, and the IRS.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

The Rule Of Law Joins America's Dead Pets On The Rainbow Bridge - Above the Law

Trump attorney John Lauro claimed the DOJ improved under Attorney General Pam Bondi, contradicting legal observers who view current conditions as a constitutional crisis threatening prosecutorial independence.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

The Perp Walk Is The Point - Above the Law

The Justice Department sought to publicize an image of Don Lemon in handcuffs while prosecuting protesters and attempted to suppress public docket records.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

How the Supreme Court Made Alex Pretti's Killing More Likely

Qualified immunity and limits on Bivens remedies shield federal officers from lawsuits, enabling impunity for constitutional violations in violent immigration enforcement.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

'Nothing about what is going on here is normal': A fight over evidence in Good, Pretti cases

State and county lawyers sought court orders to prevent federal agencies from destroying evidence and to compel evidence sharing after alleged mishandling in fatal shootings.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Gunman in DC shooting of 2 National Guard members pleads not guilty

The gunman accused of shooting two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., killing one and seriously wounding the other, has pleaded not guilty to the nine charges against him including first-degree murder. Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who was also shot before he was taken into custody, made his brief court appearance on Wednesday in a wheelchair and an orange jumpsuit, CNN reported.
US politics
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Fright Makes Right - See Also - Above the Law

The DOJ's actions against law firms, weakening of the Hatch Act, law school pipeline expansion efforts, and major scholarship funding represent significant shifts in legal institutions and governance structures.
fromemptywheel
2 months ago

Blood Spatters and Newbie JAG Officers - emptywheel

The orders, they said, came from senior officials, including Kash Patel, the F.B.I. director, several of whom worried that pursuing a civil rights investigation - by using a warrant obtained on that basis - would contradict President Trump's claim that Ms. Good "violently, willfully, and viciously ran over the ICE Officer" who fired at her as she drove her vehicle.
US politics
fromFindLaw Blogs
2 months ago

FindLaw Legal Blogs - FindLaw

FindLaw's Legal Blogs bring you the latest legal news and information. Both consumers and legal professionals can find answers, insights, and updates in the blogs listed below. To receive blog posts right in your inbox, subscribe to FindLaw's Newsletters. General Interest FindLaw's consumer blogs feature the best and latest in legal news, information, tips, trends, and analysis.
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fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Whole New Meaning To Judicial Restraint - See Generally - Above the Law

A Texas judge faces charges for handcuffing an attorney mid-hearing; coordinated efforts push to disbar Trump-era lawyers while litigation over demolished historic buildings continues.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Running Your Cases - Above the Law

They don't drive it. They don't manage it. They don't control it. They let it control them. And then one day, they look up and realize discovery closed last week, the client is asking why nobody has taken the key depo, the adjuster wants a status report "by the end of the day," and the partner is asking the question that makes your stomach drop: "Where are we on this file?"
Law
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Change Change Change - See Generally - Above the Law

Multiple legal institutions face ethical and governance crises, including DOJ conflicts of interest, law school loyalty pressures, judicial tenure challenges, and bar association inconsistencies.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Morning Docket: 01.28.26 - Above the Law

Legal and political institutions face competing pressures from ICE operations, private equity priorities, and accountability demands, reshaping firm behavior and public responses.
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