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Can States Block Planned Parenthood from Medicaid? The Supreme Court Weighs In

The U.S. Supreme Court recently heard arguments in a case that could determine whether states have the right to exclude abortion providers, such as Planned Parenthood, from Medicaid programs. The dispute stems from a 2018 order by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, which barred abortion clinics from participating in the state’s Medicaid program. While federal…
Supreme Court Expands Civil RICO Liability: What Lawyers Need to Know About the CBD Case

The Supreme Court’s Landmark Ruling on Civil RICO Liability and CBD Products The Supreme Court’s latest decision in Medical Marijuana, Inc v. Horn has sent ripples through the legal community, setting a precedent on how civil RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act) liability applies to businesses and property losses stemming from personal injury. In…
A Legal Battle Over Religious Tax Exemptions: Supreme Court Weighs In

The U.S. Supreme Court recently heard arguments in a pivotal case that could redefine tax exemptions for religious organizations. At the center of the case is Catholic Charities, a faith-based social services organization, and its legal battle against Wisconsin’s refusal to grant it the same unemployment tax exemptions given to churches and religious schools. The…
Trump v. Big Law: How Top Firms Fought Back and Won in Court

Judicial Rebuff: U.S. Courts Push Back Against Trump’s Anti-Law Firm Orders In a dramatic legal showdown, two of America’s top law firms—Jenner & Block and WilmerHale—have successfully challenged executive orders issued by former President Donald Trump, aimed at cutting them off from federal buildings and government contracts. The orders, widely seen as retaliation for the…
Broadband on Trial: Will SCOTUS Disconnect the FCC’s Universal Service Fund?

In a case that could upend access to affordable internet and telecom services for millions of Americans, the Supreme Court is poised to uphold the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund (USF)—a program that has long helped bridge the digital divide. At the heart of the dispute is whether the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and…
The Battle Over Campaign Spending: Supreme Court Asked to Overrule 2001 Decision on Coordinated Expenditures

The Republican Party has launched a fresh challenge against federal limits on coordinated campaign spending, urging the Supreme Court to overrule a 2001 decision that upheld these restrictions. The case, National Republican Senatorial Committee v. FEC, stems from a lawsuit originally filed by J.D. Vance and former Rep. Steve Chabot. The issue at stake is…
Blacklisted by the White House: Trump’s War on Big Law Heats Up

When Politics Target the Profession: Jenner & Block Faces Federal Sanctions in Trump’s Escalating Legal Crackdown The legal industry is once again in the crosshairs of former President Donald Trump. In a move that is shaking the very foundations of attorney-client independence and professional autonomy, Trump has issued a fourth executive order targeting Jenner &…
Supreme Court Upholds Ghost Gun Regulation: A Landmark Ruling for Gun Control

Introduction: A Critical Ruling for the Future of Firearm Regulation In a significant decision for gun control and firearm regulation, the U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a Biden-era rule regulating so-called “ghost guns”—untraceable firearms that can be assembled from kits purchased online. By a 7-2 vote, the Court ruled that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,…
Master-Servant Relationship: Supreme Court Sets Clear Precedent on Employment Claims

The Supreme Court of India has reinforced a key legal principle regarding employment claims—for an individual to claim employment in an organization, a direct master-servant relationship must be established on paper. This ruling came in the case of Raj Kumar Mishra v. CBSE, where the Court dismissed claims that supervisory control alone was sufficient to…
Lost in Translation: How Court Interpreting Failures Threaten Justice

The integrity of the legal system relies on clear communication, yet a recent report from the House of Lords Public Services Committee exposes a major failure in court interpreting services. The findings highlight inefficiencies, inadequate data collection, and financial disincentives for interpreters—factors that collectively threaten access to justice for non-English speakers. The committee’s inquiry uncovered…