Compromise decision in Trump civil case tosses nearly $500M disgorgement order to pave way for appeal

A splintered New York appeals court gave President Donald Trump a partial victory Thursday, when it vacated an order for him to disgorge nearly $500 million for inflating the value of assets in statements to lenders and insurers.

Aug 21, 2025 1:07 PM CDT

Ex-judge gets law license back after suspension for taking $90K to do this

A former municipal court judge in Philadelphia has been reinstated to law practice after his suspension for accepting $90,000 from the campaign of a political opponent to drop out of a 2012 congressional campaign in the Democratic primary.

Aug 20, 2025 12:33 PM CDT

Justice Department subpoenas Letitia James about Trump fraud probe

The Justice Department is intensifying its legal battle against New York Attorney General Letitia James, issuing at least two subpoenas to James in recent days, according to three people familiar with the matter, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss an investigation.

Aug 8, 2025 1:39 PM CDT

Former Eckert Seamans associate says he agreed to disbarment after he was misled about confidentiality

A former associate at Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott has agreed to disbarment to resolve ethics allegations that he pocketed fees for legal work and sought money from clients and acquaintances under false pretenses.

Aug 5, 2025 12:50 PM CDT

Massachusetts AG’s office spent nearly $300K on state credit cards last fiscal year

A trip to France was among the estimated $288,000 in expenses charged to state credit cards last fiscal year by Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell’s office, according to a tally of expenses by the Boston Herald.

Aug 4, 2025 3:07 PM CDT

Hawaii welcomes out-of-state lawyers who want to work as public defenders, prosecutors without state licenses

Lawyers can work on criminal matters in Hawaii on behalf of government agencies without law licenses in the state as part of a two-year pilot program that begins Aug. 14.

Aug 4, 2025 12:55 PM CDT

Sept. 8, 1935: Huey P. Long is shot

On the evening of Sept. 8, 1935, U.S. Sen. Huey P. Long was working late at the Louisiana state Capitol in Baton Rouge doing what he loved: hectoring the Louisiana legislature—whether it was to improve lives in the state or to settle a personal grievance.

Aug 1, 2025 12:05 AM CDT

Man sues over girlfriend’s abortion in a first-of-its-kind lawsuit

A Texas man whose girlfriend used abortion pills to end her pregnancy is suing a California doctor who allegedly mailed her the medication in what appears to be a first-of-its-kind wrongful-death lawsuit—and a fresh test of federal and state abortion laws.

Jul 25, 2025 4:30 PM CDT

Following similar moves from Florida and Texas, Ohio reconsiders ABA accreditation

Last week, the Ohio Supreme Court created an advisory committee to review the accreditation process for law schools there. It follows similar actions from Florida and Texas.

Jul 23, 2025 9:21 AM CDT

Report of man with knife at Chicago federal courthouse spurs police, FBI response

Police and the FBI responded Tuesday when a man said to be armed with a knife in the lobby of the federal courthouse in Chicago threatened to harm himself, according to a report by the Chicago Sun-Times.

Jul 22, 2025 3:26 PM CDT

Interim US attorney gets new title after judicial panel rejection for permanent position

The clock was ticking for John Sarcone III, the interim U.S. attorney for the Northern District of New York. Picked by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, Sarcone was slated to lead the Northern District of New York on a more permanent basis. While awaiting U.S. Senate confirmation, Sarcone needed the seal of approval by a panel of federal judges before his interim term of 120 days expired.

Jul 21, 2025 1:56 PM CDT

California’s courts must adopt AI policies, judicial council says

The California Judicial Council on Friday adopted generative artificial intelligence guidelines for the state’s judges and court employees.

Jul 21, 2025 10:01 AM CDT

Supreme Court justice pauses ruling weakening Voting Rights Act

Jul 17, 2025 11:45 AM CDT

2nd Circuit decision upholding New York’s gun liability law is ‘massive victory,’ state AG says

A federal appeals court has rejected a challenge to a New York gun nuisance law that imposes liability for injuries stemming from misconduct in the sale or marketing of firearms.

Jul 11, 2025 9:28 AM CDT

Supreme Court keeps block on law that allows Florida to prosecute unauthorized immigrants who enter state

The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday left intact a judge’s preliminary injunction blocking a Florida law that makes it a crime for immigrants to enter the state if they are in the country illegally.

Jul 10, 2025 9:49 AM CDT