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South Carolina lawyer Murdaugh’s murder conviction overturned
South Carolina Supreme Court overturned Alex Murdaugh's murder conviction due to improper influence by county clerk Becky Hill.
Rhode Island judge slams DOJ over probe of gender-affirming care
Rhode Island U.S. District Judge Mary S. McElroy criticized the DOJ for seeking Texas court enforcement of a subpoena for gender-affirming care records.
Teen driver immune in death – but parents vicariously liable
Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that parents can be vicariously liable under the Safety Responsibility Act for a teen driver’s fatal accident despite driver immunity.
6th Circuit rules immigrant detainees need bond hearings
The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that most immigrant detainees in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee must be offered bond hearings during deportation proceedings.
Lawyers for the global elite aren’t buying Trump’s gold card visa
Immigration lawyers caution wealthy clients against Trump’s gold card visa due to legal uncertainty, ongoing litigation, and lack of congressional approval.
Minneapolis-based Weinberg to lead Taft as next firmwide managing partner
Taft law firm announces Justin Weinberg as next managing partner, succeeding Robert J. Hicks in a planned leadership transition starting in 2028.
DOJ sees fallout after push to prosecute former FBI director James Comey
The DOJ faces staffing and credibility challenges in the eastern district of Virginia following prosecutions of former FBI director James Comey.
Perspectives: Taxing issues: Court addresses property issues
Recent Minnesota Tax Court rulings highlight property tax disputes, valuation appeals, filing deadlines and agricultural tax classifications.
Ramsey County study examines why prosecutors reject cases
Ramsey County report reveals prosecutors declined 38.4% of criminal cases from 2018-2024, mostly due to insufficient evidence.
Judge rules DOGE’s cuts to humanities grants were unconstitutional
A federal judge ruled that the U.S. DOGE Service lacked authority to cancel National Endowment for the Humanities grants, violating constitutional protections.
Divided appellate panel revives golf ball home damage lawsuit
The Minnesota Court of Appeals revives a homeowner’s lawsuit over golf ball property damage, finding factual disputes on negligence and nuisance claims.
Roberts laments perception of Supreme Court as ‘political actors’
Chief Justice John Roberts expressed concern about the Supreme Court's perception as political actors amid recent controversial rulings and public criticism.
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