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What the Bellweather Ruling Actually Means for Press Freedom
The Supreme Court's 6-3 decision rewrote the calculus on source protection. Three legal scholars explain what survives — and what doesn't.
Federal Judge Mandates AI Disclosure in All Court Filings, Citing ‘Erosion of Trust’
Federal Judge Mandates AI Disclosure in All Court Filings, Citing ‘Erosion of Trust’ A federal district judge in the Southern District of New York issued a sweeping standing order Wednesday requiring
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers v. Federal Bureau of Prisons
Nevada Supreme Court Affirms Richt Murder Conviction in Combined Jury Trial and Guilty Plea Case
Nevada Supreme Court Affirms Richt Murder Conviction in Combined Jury Trial and Guilty Plea Case The Nevada Supreme Court on April 30, 2026, affirmed the conviction of Jesce Paul Richt for murder wit
Supreme Court Rules 6-3 on Federal Sentencing Guidelines Retroactivity — What It Means for Current Appeals
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a 6-3 decision in Jones v. US (No. 21-7508), clarifying when federal sentencing guidelines can be applied retroactively to sentences previously handed down under older versions of
Fifth Circuit Upholds Challenge to SEC Administrative Law Judges, Ruling Structure Unconstitutional
In a significant legal decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has ruled that the structure of administrative law judges (ALJs) at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is unconstitutional. The ruling, handed down in the case