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May 14, 2026

DOJ sues D.C. Bar over discipline of Trump administration attorney

The DOJ sued the D.C. Bar over its recommendation to disbar Jeffrey Clark, escalating fight over discipline for Trump administration attorneys.

May 13, 2026

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.

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May 13, 2026

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.

May 12, 2026

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.

May 11, 2026

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.

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May 11, 2026

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.

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May 11, 2026

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.

May 8, 2026

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.

May 7, 2026

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.

May 7, 2026

How Minnesota immigration blitz hobbled federal crime fighting

Reuters reports Minnesota immigration enforcement surge slowed federal gun, drug and trafficking prosecutions amid staffing shortages.

May 6, 2026

Wausau attorney accused of intimidating victim pleads not guilty

Miranda L. Lezcano pleaded not guilty to felony and misdemeanor victim intimidation charges in Marathon County Circuit Court.

May 6, 2026

How a Wisconsin law created a hidden deadline for lead poisoning lawsuits

Wisconsin's Act 2 and statute of limitations restrict lead poisoning lawsuits, closing the window for children to sue paint companies for damages.

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