Federal Courts

The Department of Government Efficiency's access to sensitive U.S. Treasury data has sparked controversy. This action, spearheaded by Elon Musk, has led to a lawsuit from labor unions and an advocacy group. They argue that the data transfer violates the Privacy Act of 1974 and the Internal…

If a prison is aware of a sentencing error involving a prisoner but chooses not to rectify it, are they liable? Not always, according to the Seventh Circuit Court. In an en banc ruling on Jan. 31, 2025, a majority upheld a…

It was close to a decade ago when Kim Davis became the center of controversy over a decision to not perform her duties as the county clerk of Rowan County, Kentucky. Her refusal to obey the law, citing moral objections, brought down legal consequences that included settlements against her.

In a decision many composers and musicians may consider off-key, streaming giant Spotify was successful in having a suit against certain payment rate reductions dismissed in federal court. By defeating the lawsuit brought by the Mechanical Licensing Collective (MCL), the Swedish-based company can…

The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals will soon decide whether Georgia's redrawn voting maps, which have been the subject of litigation since 2021, violate the Voting Rights Act (VRA). On one side are minority voters who claim the maps dilute their voting power. On the other are…

Consider if it is appropriate for a prosecutor to: Refer to a criminal defendant with rude and sexually suggestive terms Wave a pair of thong underwear in front of a jury Focus the jury's attention on someone who refers to her as a "hootchie" It may sound like…