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28 Aug, 2023

Women on the Federal Bench

2023-08-28T11:42:24-05:00August 28th, 2023|Tags: , , , , |

On October 25th, 2021, Myrna Pérez, a voting rights expert, made history as the first civil rights lawyer confirmed to a federal appellate court under the Biden administration. A week later, Beth Robinson, a celebrated civil rights attorney and former Vermont Supreme Court justice, joined Pérez on the Second Circuit. In the subsequent months, Jennifer [...]

25 Aug, 2023

Trump Asserts Presidential Immunity: Will SCOTUS Challenge the Claim?

2023-08-25T11:41:35-05:00August 25th, 2023|Tags: , , |

 “Everything that President Trump did was while he was in office as president…he is now immune from prosecution for acts that he takes in connection with those policy decisions.” https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2023/08/22/trump-immunity-supreme-court-00112124 Former President Donald J. Trump's recent assertion of presidential immunity has ignited a legal debate with far-reaching implications. While previous attempts to assert this immunity [...]

23 Aug, 2023

San Francisco’s Homelessness Problem Reaches 9th Circuit

2023-08-23T13:32:24-05:00August 23rd, 2023|Tags: , , , |

An upcoming hearing at the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has cast a spotlight on the ongoing debate surrounding treatment of homeless individuals in San Francisco. The heart of the matter surrounds a court order that temporarily bars city officials from dismantling tent encampments. This legal issue revolves around the enforcement [...]

16 Aug, 2023

U.S. Supreme Court Faces Content Moderation Debate

2023-08-16T14:54:50-05:00August 16th, 2023|Tags: , , , |

In a significant development, President Biden's administration has urged the U.S. Supreme Court to delve into a social media debate involving laws passed by Texas and Florida. The laws at issue, which have sparked conversation over freedom of speech and content moderation, aim to challenge the authority of social media companies to control objectionable content [...]

8 Aug, 2023

Wendt-West v. Hawai’i Dept. of Educ., et al.

2023-08-02T14:14:27-05:00August 8th, 2023|Tags: , , |

On August 8th, Cockle Legal Briefs filed the Petition for Writ of Certiorari in No. __, Wendt-West v. Hawai'i Dept. of Educ., et al.  The Petitioner, Curtis Jason Wendt-West, poses three questions to the United States Supreme Court: Whether the States, in private suits involving Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as [...]

27 Jun, 2023

Remembering H. Lee Sarokin: The Judge Who Fought for Justice

2023-06-27T09:06:55-05:00June 27th, 2023|Tags: , , , , |

The judicial world mourns the loss of H. Lee Sarokin, a distinguished federal judge known for his landmark decisions and unwavering dedication to justice. Sarokin, who passed away at the age of 94, played a pivotal role in freeing boxer Rubin "Hurricane" Carter and gained recognition for his bold assertion that tobacco companies conspired to [...]

21 Jun, 2023

Circuit Court of Appeals Services

2023-06-21T15:17:55-05:00June 21st, 2023|Tags: , , , |

Filing a Circuit Court appellate brief requires a deep understanding of the specific rules and procedures governing each jurisdiction. We offer a comprehensive range of services designed to assist filers in successfully navigating the complexities of federal appeals. Whether you need document review, proofreading, consultation, or printing, binding, and shipping services, our experienced professionals are [...]

21 Jun, 2023

The Last Week in June

2023-06-21T10:51:20-05:00June 21st, 2023|Tags: , , , |

The Supreme Court saved some of the year's most politically explosive decisions for the end of its term. As the next few weeks unfold, the justices will render their rulings on a range of contentious issues, including President Joe Biden's plan to reduce student debt, a case involving a religious website designer refusing to create [...]

30 May, 2023

Circuit Court Newsletter: May 2023

2023-05-30T16:24:06-05:00May 30th, 2023|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit Judge Selya Way The City of Providence, Rhode Island, will rename Fulton Street, between Memorial Street and Exchange Street and adjacent to the U.S. Courthouse, "Judge Selya Way," in honor of Providence native and First Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Bruce M. Selya. More information is [...]

17 May, 2023

Memo: SCOTUS Enters Scramble Mode

2023-05-17T09:33:06-05:00May 17th, 2023|Tags: , , , |

The Supreme Court is entering the final stretch of its annual session, with just about six weeks remaining to resolve a significant number of cases. Among the pressing matters still awaiting their decisions are issues that carry far-reaching implications for society. These include the future of race-based admissions practices at colleges, the scope of federal [...]