The How Appealing blog, hosted by Howard Bashman and dedicated to appellate litigation, has once again provided an intriguing roundup of the week’s most compelling legal developments.
Highlighting a range of topics, one focus is on the investigation into Leonard Leo, co-chair of The Federalist Society and ex-Trump judicial adviser. Leo has reportedly used nonprofit organizations to collect more than $1 billion for conservative causes, a matter that is now under scrutiny by the D.C Attorney General as reported by Politico.
For those interested in bringing about justice reform, David Lat’s podcast, “Original Jurisdiction,” offers an interesting episode featuring an interview with Gabe Roth from Fix The Court.
In a decision that could offer global legal precedents, the Indiana Supreme Court has declined to rehear a near-total abortion ban ruling. The full implications of this decision were reported by Casey Smith of the Indiana Capital Chronicle.
The contentious issue of presidential immunity is dissected by law professor Kimberly Wehle in an essay for Politico Magazine. Considering whether the Supreme Court will beg to differ with Trump’s claim of immunity, Wehle examines existing legal precedents.
Addressing diversity in the legal field, the American Alliance for Equal Rights, involved in anti-affirmative action campaigns, has filed lawsuits against major law firms Perkins Coie and Morrison & Foerster. Julian Mark and Taylor Telford detail the unfolding legal drama in The Washington Post.
Mark Joseph Stern pens an insightful Jurisprudence essay for Slate, discussing how Trump-appointed judges are approaching the adjustment of minority rights in the light of Supreme Court precedents.
The Supreme Court’s upcoming tax case has sparked debate around whether Justice Clarence Thomas should recuse himself. This issue was explored by Law Professor Jonathan Zasloff in his Jurisprudence essay on Slate.
In a field as dynamic as law, where constant evolution is the norm, weekly roundups such as those provided by How Appealing blog prove invaluable for keeping pace with major appellate litigation news.