Why all the Burning Man schadenfreude? Where do I start ... Everyone piled in on the private jet-flying tech bros getting bogged down in the rain and mud. Can anyone blame us, asks Arwa Mahdawi The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2023
The Burning Man choice: a ‘harrowing’ hike or sticking it out in the mud With concerns over the lack of toilet options amid the mud, many have chosen to flee, while others say the weekend’s chaos is what the festival is all about The Guardian - AU · Sep 4, 2023
Trump is hoping his ‘free speech’ defense will work. It won’t The first amendment is powerful but it doesn’t protect criminal behavior The Guardian - US · Aug 3, 2023
Hawaii doesn't want firearms on its beaches. The state's latest gun control law goes before a judge A U.S. judge is scheduled to consider whether to temporarily stop Hawaii from enforcing a new state law that prohibits carrying a gun on beaches and other locations deemed sensitive The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2023
Expert: Trump's defense won't work "When this case gets to a jury, Donald Trump is going to be in a lot of trouble," says Norm Eisen Salon · Jul 24, 2023
Could a ‘fake’ same-sex couple force the Supreme Court to revisit a case targeting LGBT+ rights? It’s unlikely, but critics continue to question the outcome of a case that could have wider consequences for discrimination protections, pointing to a growing mystery surrounding an apparently fabricated statement in the middle of it, Alex Woodward reports The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023
Experts on fate of "made-up" SCOTUS case Professors push back on ex-solicitor general's claim that SCOTUS can be compelled to reexamine 303 Creative case Salon · Jul 3, 2023
Trump lawyers have "criminal exposure" "Trump's lawyers can be charged with conspiring to overturn the election results," ex-prosecutor says Salon · Jun 28, 2023
Experts mock "boneheaded" Trump lawyers "If you were a serious lawyer," says Neal Katyal, you would not write this letter and give it to the press Salon · May 25, 2023
Expert: DOJ worried Don "monetized" docs "There is a whole other set of potential criminal charges,” says Neal Katyal Salon · May 23, 2023
The Government Stole Her Home Equity Over an Unpaid Tax Bill. Will the Supreme Court Vindicate Her? A win for Geraldine Tyler, who is now 94 years old, would be a win for property rights. Reason · Apr 27, 2023
Oral Argument Indicates Property Rights Likely to Prevail in Supreme Court Home Equity Theft Takings Case The decision may even be unanimous. Reason · Apr 27, 2023
Supreme Court seems to tilt strongly toward grandmother in property rights case The Supreme Court on Wednesday heard its last scheduled argument of the term — a case brought by a 94-year-old grandmother in Minneapolis whose condo was seized for failure to pay property taxes. WEKU · Apr 26, 2023
Tribune News Service · Apr 17, 2023 Minnesota Court of Appeals rejects Derek Chauvin's request for new trial in George Floyd killing MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Monday rejected former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin's appeal for a new trial outside Hennepin County.
Evening Standard · Apr 17, 2023 Derek Chauvin’s murder conviction upheld in George Floyd killing Mr Floyd, 46, died in 2020 after Chauvin pinned him to the ground with a knee on his neck
The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023 Derek Chauvin loses appeal on George Floyd murder conviction Minnesota’s Court of Appeals has upheld Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin's second-degree murder conviction for the May 2020 killing of George Floyd
The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023 Chauvin murder conviction upheld in George Floyd killing Minnesota’s Court of Appeals has upheld Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin's second-degree murder conviction for the May 2020 killing of George Floyd
Tribune News Service · Mar 20, 2023 DOJ urges Supreme Court not to decide major redistricting case WASHINGTON — The Justice Department urged the Supreme Court on Monday not to decide a case about North Carolina’s congressional map that could give state legislatures more sway over federal elections.
Roll Call · Mar 20, 2023 DOJ urges Supreme Court not to decide major redistricting case - Roll Call The Justice Department urged the Supreme Court on Monday not to decide a case about North Carolina’s congressional map.
Salon · Feb 10, 2023 Pence subpoena may be the "last step" Pence subpoena should “greatly concern Trump’s team" because it shows DOJ building a case against him, expert says
Tribune News Service · Jan 18, 2023 Chauvin’s attorney makes case for new trial to Minnesota Court of Appeals MINNEAPOLIS — Derek Chauvin's attorney on Wednesday morning made his argument before the Minnesota Court of Appeals to throw out his convictions in the murder of George Floyd, the latest and what could be the final courtroom proceeding in his case that spans nearly three years.
Roll Call · Dec 7, 2022 Supreme Court questions theory on state power in federal elections Supreme Court justices sound skeptical that state courts can’t review state rules for congressional elections.
Salon · Dec 6, 2022 Trump's defense "utterly demolished" Trump faces possible indictment after appeals court overturns Judge Aileen Cannon's special master order
Salon · Dec 2, 2022 Court “eviscerates” Trump Judge Cannon “This Trump maneuver backfired spectacularly,” said former Solicitor General Neal Katyal. “Like all he touches"