Controversy Continues over States’ Late-Ballot Laws
Federal circuit court rules state’s election statute allowing officials to count mail-in ballots that arrive after election day is preempted by federal law.
Litigation News | Spring 2025
Volume 50, Issue 3
Features
Foul Called over Pixel-Tracking Data Privacy Violation
Federal appellate court weighs in on circuit split on modern rights under old-school statute in the National Basketball Association case.
Robot Art Riles Artists
Visual artists raise copyright challenge against AI companies' use of their artwork without consent.
Columns
Beware the Motion to Dismiss in Sheep’s Clothing
Despite it being seemingly straightforward, extraneous evidence can give Rule 12 motions sharp teeth and a mean bite.
How Lawyers Misunderstand Their Audience When Writing for Judges
The advice to file motions early fundamentally misunderstands how judges process information and make decisions.
State Approves First Big Four Legal Services Provider in United States
This signals a shift in the legal landscape, particularly in how traditional law firms compete with multidisciplinary service providers.
State Says Judges and Staff May Use Generative AI
A state supreme court has issued an Interim Policy on the Use of Generative AI by Judicial Officers and Court Personnel.
Wind the Clock: Improving Our Image
According to a recent Gallup poll, Americans' confidence in their courts plunged from 59 percent to 35 percent for a new record low.
Sage Advice for Aspiring Attorneys
provides practical, necessary, and humorous advice and experience to brand-new, baby attorneys who are entering the world of law.
Departments
Lawyer Who Rage-Tweeted BLM Protests Avoids Discipline
State bar court states that even “really dumb” and "unbecoming" tweets enjoy First Amendment protection.
Judicial Immunity: The Sky Is Not the Limit
A federal court of appeals denies judge’s claim of judicial immunity for personally participating in a home search.
No Coaches Wanted
Ethics Formal Opinion 508 provides guidance to avoid coaching witnesses while preparing them to testify.
Email Notice Is Actual Notice of Judgment
Post-judgment deadlines can run even if the notice of judgment is only emailed, according to a state appellate court.