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Oregon Chief Justice Rebuilds Public Defense Services Commission
The Oregon Public Defense Services Commission was reconstituted Tuesday with the chief justice of the supreme court appointing five new members a day after firing the nine-member board.
Wisconsin Teacher Wins Appeal on Interference with Medical Leave
A Wisconsin teacher who was placed in a “backwater” position upon returning from medical leave had her rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act violated, the Seventh Circuit said Tuesday.
Haynes & Boone Must Again Face Fraud, Negligence Suit on Appeal
Haynes & Boone LLP must again face fraud and negligence claims over patent work after a Texas appeals court found the firm hadn’t shown it was immune under recent guidance by the state’s high court.
Iran Terror Victims Can Chase Nearly $10 Million in Blocked Cash
Two groups of Iranian terrorism victims may pursue almost $10 million in funds blocked during the attempted purchase of an oil tanker because the money is traceable to a terrorist party, the D.C. Circuit said Tuesday.
Biden Signs Tax-Climate Bill, Marking Long-Sought Democratic Win
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Prince Photographer Gets DOJ Backing in Warhol High Court Case
The US government backed a finding that an Andy Warhol print used on a magazine cover infringed a photo of Prince, as friend-of-the-court briefs continued to pour into the US Supreme Court on Monday.
The Shadow Docket and How the Supreme Court Uses It Now
The Supreme Court's Shadow Docket has been getting a lot of attention lately. In this video, we explain what the Shadow Docket is, why it exists, and how to make it more transparent.
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