Neal Katyal (Photo by Eva Marie Uzcategui/Bloomberg via Getty Images) Neal Katyal, one of the most renowned appellate litigators in the country, is making a major lateral move. The former acting solicitor general is leaving Hogan Lovells, the firm he’s called home since 2011, to join Milbank as a partner in its Washington, D.C. office, […]
Bishop Marianne Budd isn’t the only religious leader who has noticed that Trump’s campaign promises are in conflict with the Gospel. The separation of church and state is usually invoked to argue against the state being turned into a religious outpost, but its reversal should also hold true — the government shouldn’t be able to […]
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Share Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Wednesday morning read: Legal showdown looms as Trump tests limits of presidential power (Anthony Zurcher & Kayla Epstein, BBC News) Musk and Trump allies ratchet up rhetoric against the judiciary (Tom Hals, Reuters) What Happens […]
* Chevron began as a justification for the Reagan administration to ignore environmental laws. Now that Trump’s in charge, Loper Bright might be the environmentalists’ revenge. [National Law Journal] * Elon begins process of threatening law firms. [Reuters] * Neal Katyal joins Milbank. [American Lawyer] * FBI wants law office in “DWI Eneterpise” case. [ABA […]
Legal profession vocal in objection to government cuts A decision on the future of solicitor apprenticeship funding is expected soon, Legal Cheek understands, as law firms and training providers push for continued government support. Concerns have been mounting over the proposed removal of levy funding for certain Level 7 apprenticeships, including the six-year solicitor apprenticeship […]
She was part of a case he worked on A barrister has been suspended for two years after making “inappropriate comments” and behaving in a “sexual nature” towards a female involved in a case he was working on. Alan Wheetman, who was called in 1995, was brought before a bar tribunal for his actions. A […]
Research highlights LinkedIn’s dark side Nearly two-thirds of legal professionals report receiving harassing, negative or troll messages on LinkedIn, according to new research. The findings also reveal that 44% of lawyers, including lawfluencers with vast followings, have experienced sexual harassment or unwanted advances through private messages or comments on the professional networking site. When asked […]
Prompted angry response from defendant A magistrate has been issued with formal advice for misconduct after making an inappropriate remark while sentencing a defendant. The Judicial Conduct Investigations Office (JCIO) confirmed that Mr Edwin Hastings-Smith JP received formal advice following an incident in which he told a defendant, “You have had your day of freedom, […]
This Biglaw Firm Is On The Defense: Vinson & Elkins is ready to fight! Tom Goldstein Is In Jail: He may not pass go or collect $200. Interesting Use Of Pardon Power: Rod Blagojevich and Eric Adams get to walk. Biglaw Firm Goes Dark: Venable moves to a black box compensation scale. It’s Only Cool […]
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