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Could construction-permit fees be exempt from takings analysis? Supreme Court to decide
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether a legislatively imposed road-construction fee of more than $23,000—which was required for a building permit—may be…
Supreme Court to consider laws that block social media from removing certain content and users
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday agreed to decide the constitutionality of laws in Florida and Texas that prevent large social media companies from banning…
6th Circuit upholds bans on transition treatment for transgender minors
A federal appeals court on Thursday upheld bans on transition treatments for transgender minors such as puberty blockers, hormones and surgery. In a 2-1…
Man is accused of sending hundreds of threatening emails and voicemails to judges, public officials
A Los Angeles man is facing a federal charge for allegedly threatening and harassing New Jersey judges and public officials in hundreds of emails and…
Michigan judges can’t disregard pronoun preferences of parties and lawyers, new rule says
The Michigan Supreme Court has adopted a new rule that bars judges from using pronouns that are inconsistent with the preferences of parties and lawyers.…
Lawyer sanctioned for being ‘rude, demeaning and obnoxious’ in depositions
A federal judge has sanctioned a personal injury lawyer nearly $20,000 for his conduct during four depositions last year. In a Sept. 27 opinion,…