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Trump Judicial Nominee Withdraws After Flunking Senate Hearing

Matthew Petersen, a nominee for the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, could not define basic legal terms... READ MORE »

Facing Lawsuit, Ex-Judge Urges Court to Strike Law to Protect Child Sexual Abuse Victims    Former Chief Judge Richard Roberts, of the District Court for the District of Columbia.

Facing a sexual assault lawsuit, a former federal judge argues the state law allowing his victim to bring the case violates... READ MORE »

Baker McKenzie, Representing Moscow-Based Kaspersky Lab, Sues Trump Over Software Ban

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Judge Alex Kozinski, Apologizing Amid Harassment Claims, Retires Immediately

Federal appeals judge Alex Kozinski, beset by allegations of sexual misconduct, on Monday announced his retirement effective... READ MORE »

'Oysters Le Burger'? SCOTUS Cookbook Reveals Justices' Food Traditions and Recipes

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Judge Blocks Trump's 'Moral Exemption Rule' on Birth Control Mandate

U.S. District Judge Wendy Beetlestone halted the so-called moral exemption rule and the religious exemption rule, which... READ MORE »

 

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