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Disney-DeSantis Feud Recusal a Possible Reply to Supreme Court

Attorneys and legal scholars say it’s understandable why Judge Mark Walker erred on the side of caution and stepped down from litigation between Walt Disney Parks and Resorts US Inc. and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Some say his order could even be read as a direct response to ethical issues dogging the US Supreme Court.

Clarence Thomas Faces Less Oversight Than ‘Lowliest’ US Worker

Chief Justice John Roberts says he’s committed to ensuring the US Supreme Court adheres to the highest standards of conduct — but most federal employees already are subject to more stringent oversight than the justices.

‘Trump Too Small’ Trademark Fight Gets US Supreme Court Review

The US Supreme Court agreed to take up a free speech showdown over a man trying to get federal trademark protection for the phrase “Trump too small.”

Court Picks Face Trickier Path as Senate Eyes Red-State Judges

The Senate Democrats’ pace of muscling through judicial confirmations may slow down as the chamber pivots to more controversial nominees and vacancies where Republicans can throw up roadblocks.

Photo of LGBTQ supporters holding signs and flags outside of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C.

Pronoun Selection for Lawyers, Litigants Divides Michigan Courts

A Michigan Supreme Court proposal that would require use of lawyers’ and parties’ preferred pronouns is dividing judges, with sides weighing competing interests in civility and judicial discretion to manage courtrooms.

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Trump Special Counsel Summons Florida Witnesses in Records Probe

Special Counsel Jack Smith’s office in recent weeks has issued federal grand jury subpoenas out of southern Florida to multiple witnesses linked to the classified documents probe involving former President Donald Trump, according to two people familiar with the investigative steps.

Former Amgen Employee Loses Attempt to Reinstate Takings Claim

A former Amgen Inc. employee who contends that he helped the US government reach a lucrative False Claims Act settlement with the biopharmaceutical company lost a bid to revive his claim that the government made an unlawful taking under the Fifth Amendment, the Federal Circuit said Tuesday.

Beyond Abortion: The Fight Over Fetal Personhood Is Here

When do legal rights begin, at birth or before that? This video looks at the fetal personhood movement, and what it could mean for the future of abortion. We explore its history and the constitutional argument underpinning it.

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Ex-Morelli Ratner Partner Sued For Sexual Assault In New York

Former Morelli Ratner PC associate Kalisha Crawford is suing the firm’s former managing partner, David Ratner, for sexual harassment that led to a decade of “lifelong trauma and career derailment,” according to a complaint filed in the New York Supreme Court.

Trump Special Counsel Summons Florida Witnesses in Records Probe

Special Counsel Jack Smith’s office in recent weeks has issued federal grand jury subpoenas out of southern Florida to multiple witnesses linked to the classified documents probe involving former President Donald Trump, according to two people familiar with the investigative steps.

Meet Affirmative Action’s Biggest Foe, Edward Blum

Affirmative Action Faces Toughest Test in a Generation

Overturning Roe: Supreme Court Ruling Explained

Blockbuster Term Ends, Jackson Joins and Makes History

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Supreme Court Today, June 1, 2023

Supreme Court Today, Vol. 91 No. 44, pages 3307-3312, dated June 1, 2023, is now available. A link to the PDF version can be found in the Related Documents field.

Supreme Court Today, May 25, 2023

Supreme Court Today, Vol. 91 No. 43, pages 3299-3305, dated May 25, 2023, is now available. A link to the PDF version can be found in the Related Documents field.

Supreme Court Today, May 18, 2023

Supreme Court Today, Vol. 91 No. 42, pages 3289-3297, dated May 18, 2023, is now available. A link to the PDF version can be found in the Related Documents field.