Newark Mayor Ras Baraka's activism has landed him in the middle of a legal storm. When political figures stand trial for acts of civil disobedience, public perceptions can drastically alter. These scenarios raise intriguing questions about the influence of political standing on judicial outcomes.
The legal battle unfolding against Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul marks another chapter in a complex debate regarding the integrity of state legal proceedings when intertwined with private firms. Three energy companies have filed a lawsuit, alleging the improper use of private law firms on a
The legal industry finds itself amidst gripping turmoil as over 700 partners from leading law firms like DLA Piper and Akerman have taken an unprecedented step. They collectively filed an amicus brief backing Susman Godfrey's lawsuit against the U.S. administration, challenging the chilling effect
The Trump administration's approach to data privacy has sparked a contentious debate over the balance between economic growth and consumer rights. This deliberation intensified with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) recent decision to walk back a proposed rule designed to bolster
In a significant move, President Donald Trump signed the executive order "Fighting Overcriminalization in Federal Regulation" in an effort to lessen criminal prosecutions for federal regulatory violations. The order reflects Trump's broader campaign against regulatory environments that he perceives
The question of whether imposing buffer zones around courts infringes upon free speech rights has gained significant attention as a First Amendment challenge unfolds in a Massachusetts court. The challenge has arisen in response to a 200-foot buffer zone implemented outside the Norfolk Superior
