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States Rush to Stop Trump's New Travel Ban Before It Begins
By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on
President Trump's travel ban was halted a month ago by a federal judge in Seattle. Last Monday, the President issued a new, revised ban, a slightly adjusted...
Dodd-Frank Provides Broad Whistleblower Protection, 9th Cir. Rules
By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on
The Ninth Circuit has weighed in on a growing circuit split over Dodd-Frank's whistleblower protections, reading the statute broadly to encompass internal...
Tribe Has Groundwater Rights in Coachella, 9th Cir. Rules
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
In a case that may affect tribal rights nationally, a federal appeals court ruled that an Indian tribe has rights to groundwater in California's Coachella...
Hawaii Sues Over New Travel Ban as Trump Drops Appeal
By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on
Hawaii will file the first legal challenge to President Trump's revised travel ban today, according to the state. Hawaii alleges that the new executive order...
Sculptor Wins Big in 9th Cir. After Billionaire Copies His Work
By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on
Ever see contemporary art and think "I could do that." Well, actually doing it could cost you a pretty penny, as one real estate billionaire recently found...
What Does Trump's New Immigration EO Mean for Washington v. Trump?
By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on
President Trump issued a revised version of his controversial immigration executive order this morning. The new EO is largely similar to the previous version,...