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America September 11, 2026

5th Circuit Vacates $125M Award Over Judge’s Undisclosed Friendship With the Winning Side’s Attorney

Key Takeaways A divided Fifth Circuit upheld relief from a nearly $125 million award over a judge’s undisclosed friendship with…

By Samuel Lopez

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America September 8, 2026

Hidden AI Prompts In Court Filings Raise New Risks For California Justice

News analysis Hidden instructions in legal filings can target AI tools used by courts and lawyers. A Connecticut judge has…

By Samuel Lopez

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America August 11, 2026

$2.9 Million and a Case in October: What Justice Alito’s Oil Holdings Reveal Ahead of a Landmark Climate Ruling

Nineteen years. Up to $2.9 million. And one case, set for oral arguments this October, that could determine whether fossil…

By Rihem Akkouche

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America November 10, 2025

Massachusetts Judge Recommended for Public Reprimand in Immigration Case

Key Developments Judicial hearing officer recommends only public reprimand for Judge Shelley Joseph after finding she was unaware of plan…

By Samuel Lopez

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America October 7, 2025

Federal Judges Under Senate Scrutiny After AI-Generated Rulings Expose Systemic Oversight Failures

Docket Summary Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley demands answers from two federal judges after error-riddled court orders suggest unchecked AI…

By Samuel Lopez

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High Profile Court Cases September 9, 2025

Colorado Supreme Court Upholds District Attorney Disbarment Despite Sharp Dissent Over Judge’s Conflict

Case Summary Colorado’s highest court narrowly upheld the disbarment of former prosecutor Linda Stanley in a 4-2 split that exposed…

By Samuel Lopez

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America August 23, 2025

AI Video At Sentencing Pushes The Limits of Victim Impact Statements

What jumped out at me A first-of-its-kind moment — a four-minute AI “avatar” of the deceased spoke in a Phoenix…

By Samuel Lopez

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America July 29, 2025

Justice Department Files Misconduct Complaint Against Federal Judge Over Trump Deportation Case

WASHINGTON, July 29 (USA Herald) – The U.S. Justice Department has filed a formal misconduct complaint against Chief U.S. District…

By Samuel Lopez

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America July 20, 2025

California Courts Adopt Rule for Artificial Intelligence in Justice System

Key Takeaways California Judicial Council adopts first statewide rule and standard on generative AI, effective September 2025 Rule mandates strict…

By Samuel Lopez

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America May 26, 2025

Elite Club of Judges and Attorneys Raises Eyebrows: The Controversial American Inns of Court and Its Undisclosed Influence

Spotlight Briefs The American Inns of Court has long operated as a secretive social network, with judges, private attorneys, and…

By Samuel Lopez

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