In notable news, Alabama’s open defiance of the Supreme Court’s election law ruling marks a potential return trip to DC. Speculations regarding Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s changing stance on the issue are rising, as Republicans seem to be hopeful they can sway his vote. A recent leak intimates that Kavanaugh’s initial vote might have been a result of prolonged discussions with Justice John Roberts. While Justice Samuel Alito’s role in the leak is unclear, the leaked information raises questions about the integrity of Supreme Court internal negotiations. Understandably, the likelihood of tracing the source of these leaks might be extremely slim. More on this can be read at CNN.
On the subject of Justice Kavanaugh, he likened his role as a judge to that of an umpire, indicating his belief in impartial decision-making. However, this viewpoint contrasts quite distinctly with the philosophies of his colleagues, Justice Clarence Thomas and Alito, whose approaches might be better compared to those of controversial NBA referees. This short comparison can be further elaborate at Law360.
In the meantime, data privacy remains a critical area of concern for many legal professionals. Despite its extreme relevance, law schools seem to show more interest in antiquated courses, such as those on admiralty law, rather than focus on much-needed data privacy education. More details on this can be found at Legaltech News.
In another ongoing legal dispute, Judge Pauline Newman released her medical tests amidst the Federal Circuit’s continued attempts to force her off the bench. The debate over judiciary term limits and the overstepping of constitutional boundaries by the Federal Circuit is a matter the legislative branch may need to resolve. Further information can be accessed at Bloomberg Law News.
In other news, Peter Navarro, a former Trump adviser, was convicted on contempt of Congress charges in a case, which, while expected by many, still sends ripples through political and legal circles. More details are available at Reuters.
Finally, in an event that sparked heated debate, a lawyer from Eversheds punched a banker allegedly after the latter used a homophobic slur. Situations such as these add to the ongoing dialog about workplace and societal behavior. More can be read about this at Roll on Friday.