In a bold move, Trump’s legal team has called for Judge Chutkan to be removed from their case. During a sentencing hearing of a lower-level participant in the January 6th riots, Judge Chutkan remarked that the organizers of the events had not been charged. Despite her not making specific mention of Trump as being involved in the orchestration of the riot, Trump’s lawyers have interpreted her comments as pointed towards their client. For further details on this ongoing debate, see this recent article by CNN.
In New York, a judge has declared the state’s ethics commission unconstitutional in a ruling that found it violates the principle of separation of powers. The verdict testified that former governor Andrew Cuomo being subject to an ethical investigation by an independent body constituted a violation of this principle. Intriguingly, the judge who delivered this ruling was once a nominee of Trump but did not proceed to a Senate vote. For further insights on the ruling, you can access the full report at Law360.
On a similar note, the Supreme Court is considering another review of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), arguing it breaches the separation of powers by being an agency that lawmakers cannot defund on their terms. For more in-depth coverage of the Supreme Court’s position, check out this comprehensive piece on Reuters.
In other news, Google’s antitrust defense team is revealed to have gained their experience while opposing Microsoft in their antitrust case years back. To learn more about the intriguing career journey of these legal professionals, read Bloomberg Law News’ recent piece at this link.
On the subject of the Supreme Court, there seems to be an urgent need for binding ethics rules. Although, expecting such transformation anytime soon may be optimistic. For a more detailed perspective, please refer to this Dorf on Law article here.
Moving to the intersection of the physical and digital realm, nuances appear in the budgeting relationship between tech and office space in law firms. This comprehensive analysis by American Lawyer reveals more.
Finally, the legal community mourns the loss of a legendary figure, Washington D.C. attorney Bob Bennett. His contributions to the legal field were significant, and his departure deeply felt. A full obituary can be found in the recent NY Times article.
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