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The Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared ready to strike down a 2024 congressional map that a group of voters has challenged as the product of unconstitutional racial gerrymandering – that… Read more

Justices debate whether restitution imposed on convicts is criminal, civil, or perhaps a little of both

Published on: 2025-10-15

Source: Scotus

Tuesday’s argument in Ellingburg v. United States turned on whether the ex post facto clause of the Constitution applies to the Mandatory Victims Restitution Act. That clause bars imposing criminal… Read more

Controlled substances and courtroom candor

Published on: 2025-10-15

Source: Scotus

The Relist Watch column examines cert petitions that the Supreme Court has “relisted” for its upcoming conference. A short explanation of relists is available here. It’s only week two of the… Read more

Above the Law

California Attorney Pleads Guilty For Role In $912M Ponzi Scheme

Published on: 2025-10-15

Source: Above the Law

Even solar based Ponzi schemes aren’t bright idea. The post… Read more

Has AI Managed To Make Lawyers Even Dumber?

Published on: 2025-10-15

Source: Above the Law

Lawyers don't seem to be learning their lesson. The post… Read more

You Can’t Put The First Amendment To Bed

Published on: 2025-10-15

Source: Above the Law

Texas law is unlikely to pass constitutional muster. The post… Read more

Donna Adelson Sentenced To Life In Prison For Murder Of Her Law Professor Ex-Son-In-Law

Published on: 2025-10-15

Source: Above the Law

Dan Markel was a law professor who taught Criminal Law… Read more