Disney-DeSantis Feud Recusal a Possible Reply to Supreme Court

Welcome back to Opening Argument, a reported column where I dig into interesting legal controversies and questions that have divided circuit courts. Today: a look at a federal district court judge’s decision to step down from high-profile lawsuit Walt Disney brought against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

It’s unlikely roughly $2,700 worth of Walt Disney Co. stock held by a distant relative would have swayed Judge Mark Walker to rule for the entertainment giant in its case against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R).

Still, attorneys and legal scholars say it’s understandable why Walker chose to err on the side of caution ...