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LIVE By SCOTUSblog on Jun 27, 2024 at 8:29 am On Thursday, June 27, we will be live blogging as the court releases opinions in one or more argued cases from the current term. Click here for a list of FAQs about opinion announcements. Recommended Citation: SCOTUSblog , Announcement of opinions for Thursday, June 27, SCOTUSblog…
On June 24, The Washington Post published a report suggesting that “the nation is experiencing a lull in political unrest.” But the apparent good news dissipated quickly as the Post attributed the lull to the fact that “Trump’s supporters believe he will win the presidency.” The Post explained that “There’s little reason for pro-Trump extremist…
As a law firm administrator, you’re likely involved in all phases of your firm’s administration, personnel, finances, facilities, and business systems. That might include managing equipment and facilities, drafting operational and HR policies, or overseeing payroll. In other words, you have a lot on your plate. One of a law firm administrator’s most critical roles…
(Photo by Stephanie Keith/Getty Images) Barring intervention by the Supreme Court, putrefying podcaster Steve Bannon will report to FCI Danbury on July 1 to serve his four-month sentence for contempt of Congress. And Republicans in Congress are going to do something about it! What if … they retroactively disappear that subpoena? How do you like…
There’s no denying it—lawyers work long hours in high-stress, competitive environments with demanding workloads. If you run your own law firm, it may be even more challenging for you to carve out time for a vacation. The truth is vacations can benefit lawyers in many ways, including improving overall mental health and stress levels. The…
OPINION ANALYSIS By Amy Howe on Jun 26, 2024 at 6:50 pm The justices ruled in Snyder v. United States on Wednesday. (J Main via Shutterstock) The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that a federal anti-bribery law does not make it a crime for state and local officials to accept a gratuity for acts that…
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Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to the Administrative Office of U.S. Courts and the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, MDLs make up what percentage of the federal civil caseload? Hint: The Lawyers for Civil Justice estimate an even higher number, but both agree there’s been a…
(Photo by Collection of the Supreme Court of the United States via Getty Images) Are you on the edge of your seat guessing which rights the Supreme Court will strike down next? Worried over what will become of air quality if and when SCOTUS stomps all over Chevron? We can’t get rid of your anxiety,…
OPINION ANALYSIS By Amy Howe on Jun 26, 2024 at 4:52 pm The justices ruled in Murthy v. Missouri on Wednesday. (Katie Barlow) The Supreme Court on Wednesday threw out a lawsuit seeking to limit the government’s ability to communicate with social media companies about their content moderation policies. By a vote of 6-3, the…