Federal Courts

By now, you might have heard of the “shadow docket.” It's a method the U.S. Supreme Court uses to resolve urgent matters without issuing a full opinion on the legal issues. If you’re a frequent reader at FindLaw, you may have read our various blogs or…

In recent years, the emergence of lab-grown meat has sparked a revolutionary shift in how we approach meat production. But as biotech companies pioneer the development of cultivated meat, they face both significant opportunities and substantial challenges. One of the most notable hurdles has emerged in Florida,…

In a significant legal development, the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan has reinstated Sarah Palin’s libel lawsuit against The New York Times, citing multiple judicial errors by a lower court judge. The ruling marks a pivotal step in Palin's quest to hold media outlets…

The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently upheld the dismissal of a Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) lawsuit filed by current and former San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) employees. The plaintiffs had alleged that the United States, through the Department of the Navy,…

The Fourth Circuit recently upheld the conviction of an Atlanta rapper Kenneth Watkins, who argued that the inclusion of his rap lyrics about drugs unfairly prejudiced the jury in his trial. The upshot is that there is now another thumb on the scale in favor of admitting…

Becoming a United States Supreme Court Justice is not an easy task, and for good reason. The individuals who sit on our country's highest court are all guaranteed a position for life under current rules. The Court's opinions can greatly affect the national legal and political landscape.