Jones v. Carlos: Failure to Investigate = Deficient
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed a district court judgment granting habeas corpus relief to Maleek Jones on November 10, 2026.
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Was the Money Spent? No Standing
The Missouri Supreme Court rejected a challenge to the state stadium subsidy law, Senate Bill 3, and ruled that the plaintiffs lacked the legal standing to contest its constitutionality.
No Restrictions on Referendum Process
The Oklahoma Supreme Court today declared Senate Bill 1027 (SB 1027) "unconstitutional and void in its entirety" in a 5-4 vote.
Arkansas Bar Examiner Official Charged with Tampering Test Scores
Arkansas Bar Examiner Official, Nancy Givens, was charged on Thursday, November 5, 2026, with criminal tampering of bar exam takers scores.
Mamdani May Tax the Rich
A New York appeals court ruled in favor of Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, allowing his administration to proceed with the implementation of a tax on high-end second homes known as the pied-à-terre tax.
Flux Drive Must Pay Attorney's Fees, Although AI was Used
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit on Oct. 30, 2026, affirmed the dismissal of the Rong defendants in Flux Drive, Inc. et al. v. Sparks et al., Nos. 25-1308, 26-1013 & 26-1292, holding that Colorado lacked personal jurisdiction over the Rong defendants.
Industry Giant Weil Gotshal Winding Up Operations
The prominent law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges plans to dissolve, capping a dizzying fall for the Wall Street legal heavyweight.
9th Circ. Upholds Jury Award in NFL Ticket Charges Case
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit reinstated a major verdict against the National Football League on Friday, October 30, 2026, while ordering a new trial solely on damages in the long-running antitrust litigation over the Sunday Ticket package.
4th Circ. Strikes W. Va. Public Disclosure Law as Unconstitutional
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit struck down West Virginia's version of Daniel's Law, ruling that the statute violates the First Amendment.