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Short Circuit: An inexhaustive weekly compendium of rulings from the federal courts of appeal

Prosecutor professional misconduct, detention without bond, and wanton statch interpretation.

Reason · Jul 31

Law Firm Sues Ex-Client for Libel, Judge Lays Out Firm Owner's Disciplinary Record

From Lento Law Group PC v. Estrada, decided last week by Judge Mia Roberts Perez (E.D. Pa.): This case involves… The post Law Firm Sues Ex-Client for Libel, Judge Lays Out Firm Owner's Disciplinary Record appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Jul 31

A Serial Liar Likely Sent an Innocent Man to Florida's Death Row. Why Is He Still There?

Paul Skalnik was a career criminal and jailhouse snitch whose unbelievable testimony secured dozens of convictions—including that of Jim Dailey, who awaits execution.

Reason · Jul 31

"We Do Not Know Why Attorney Cole Feels Compelled to Rush out Obviously Flawed Filings, but This Must Stop" + $15K Sanction

A key paragraph from Tuesday's opinion in Scott v. Ill. Hum. Rts. Comm'n, decided by Justice Rena Van Tine, joined… The post "We Do Not Know Why Attorney Cole Feels Compelled to Rush out Obviously Flawed Filings, but This Must Stop" + $15K Sanction appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Jul 31

Meet The Spice Entrepreneur Challenging Trump's Newest Tariffs

"There is no domestic alternative" for peppercorns grown in Zanzibar or herbs from the south of France, says Ori Zohar, the former Shark Tank contestant taking the administration to court.

Reason · Jul 31

Retaliation Lawsuit Against Google by Ex-Employee Who Engaged in Anti-Israel Protests Can Go Forward in Part, Dismissed in Part

Some excerpts from Judge Jesse Furman (S.D.N.Y.) Wednesday in Skaf v. Google LLC: Skaf, an Arab woman, was employed by… The post Retaliation Lawsuit Against Google by Ex-Employee Who Engaged in Anti-Israel Protests Can Go Forward in Part, Dismissed in Part appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Jul 31

In Spider-Man: Brand New Day, a Web Slinging Superhero Grows Up

A darker, more adult Spider-Man movie that works best when it's just about Spider-Man.

Reason · Jul 31

China Helps Iran

Plus: Baby bust affects college enrollment, migrants flood into Spain, I'm writing a book, and more...

Reason · Jul 31

A Response To National Review's Editorial on Justice Barrett

"On the Supreme Court’s interim and certiorari dockets, Justice Barrett consistently stands apart from Justices Thomas and Alito when liberal lower courts run amok on hot-button social issues."

Reason · Jul 31

In Widow's Bay, the Real Monster Is Utilitarianism

Apple TV's new horror comedy shows us that succubi and killer clowns are the real result of politicians doing evil in the name of the greater good.

Reason · Jul 31