Federal Judge Narrows Discrimination Lawsuit by Black Law Professor Against University of Michigan Law School
Recently, a federal judge in Detroit has narrowed a discrimination lawsuit brought by a Black law professor against the University…
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Federal Judge Emphasizes Professional Conduct, Rejecting Playground Atmosphere in Courtroom
In a recent order denying motions from both sides in a business dispute, Senior U.S. District Judge William J. Martinez…
9th Circuit Dissenter Criticizes Federal Judge’s Generic Citations as ‘Rubberstamp’ Orders
A federal appeals judge has partially dissented in a case where a defendant was denied the opportunity to argue that…
Federal Judge Goes Off on Biglaw Attorney, Calling Their Actions a ‘Huge Waste of Time’
Jeremy Elman, of counsel at Allen & Overy, had a tough time during a recent hearing in front of federal…
Trump-Appointed Judge Demands Stanford’s Apology Over Speech Disruption Controversy
Stanford Law School in California has come under fire after dozens of student protesters disrupted a speech by U.S. Circuit…
Federal Judge Investigated for Ordering Handcuffing of 13-Year-Old Girl in Gallery as “Scared Straight” Tactic
US District Judge Roger Benitez of the Southern District of California is facing an ethics probe after it was alleged…
Federal Judge Prohibits Use of ‘Fake News’ Term in Court Proceedings
A federal judge in the Eastern District of Texas, Rodney Gilstrap, recently issued a ruling restricting certain words' use in…
Federal Judge Strikes Down A Racist Florida Immigration Law
On Tuesday, a judge for the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida struck down a portion of…
Is Senator Chuck Schumer a Racist?
Summary: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer voted against a federal judge nominee because of the color of his skin. One…
North Carolina Congressional Map Found to Be Gerrymandering
Summary: Judges have found the North Carolina districts in question to be evidence of gerrymandering. A federal court ruled that…
Federal Judge Richard Roberts Escapes Judicial Punishment for Sexual Misconduct
Summary: A federal judge accused of sexual abuse when he was a prosecutor in the 80s will not be punished…
Former Philly DA Sentenced to Five Years in Prison
Summary: Philadelphia’s former district attorney was sentenced Tuesday to five years on one count of accepting a bribe. Former Philadelphia…