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2nd Circuit Nominee Would Be the First Openly Gay Woman to Join Federal Appeals Bench
By Laura Temme, Esq. | Last updated on
President Biden has tapped Supreme Court Justice Beth Robinson to replace the late Judge Peter Hall on the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. If confirmed,...
SCOTUS Ends CDC Eviction Moratorium Through 'Shadow Docket'
By Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
As expected, the Supreme Court has lifted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's most recent eviction moratorium, holding that the CDC does not have...
9th Circuit: Knife on Bank Counter Isn't Armed Bank Robbery
By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on
A recent Ninth Circuit appeal explains that just because an Arizona bank robber placed a knife on the counter during a bank robbery, that doesn’t necessarily...
Sherwin-Williams Primed for Legal Disputes, Third Circuit Says "Wait a Minute"
By Laura Temme, Esq. | Last updated on
A good offense may be the best defense, but you still need to have standing. Paint manufacturer Sherwin-Williams was primed and ready for lead paint litigation...
Federal Judge Finds Pennsylvania COVID-19 Restrictions Unconstitutional
By Laura Temme, Esq. | Last updated on
Pennsylvanians upset about having to stay at home due to COVID-19 can get out their party hats, thanks to a decision by a federal judge. U.S. District Judge...
3rd Circuit: Proposed Drug Safehouse in Philadelphia Violates Federal Law
By Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
While everyone agrees that the opioid crisis is causing significant harm to individuals, families, and communities across the nation, people disagree on the...
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