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SCOTUS 2025 Term Watch: Sixth Amendment, Restitution, and the Rise of Constitutional Clashes

🚨 The Supreme Court’s New Docket: What Every Law Student and Legal Practitioner Should Be Watching This Term As the U.S. Supreme Court gears up for its 2025–2026 term, it’s making moves that signal high-stakes decisions across criminal justice, constitutional interpretation, and executive power. This week, the justices added two significant cases to their docket—one…
“One Nation, One Law?”: Karnataka High Court Rekindles Call for Uniform Civil Code in India

In a significant development that could reignite one of India’s most debated constitutional issues, the Karnataka High Court has urged both the Union and State Governments to make earnest efforts toward enacting a Uniform Civil Code (UCC). The court’s call isn’t just a reiteration of Article 44 of the Constitution—it is a powerful reminder of…
From DEI to ‘Culture & Inclusion’: How Trump’s Crackdown is Reshaping Global Legal Practice

The once steadily advancing movement for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in law firms is now facing a serious legal and ideological challenge—and not just in the United States. In a dramatic twist, former President Donald Trump’s aggressive stance against DEI initiatives is now rippling through international legal circles, with global law firms quietly altering…
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 &…