In a sea of legal news this week, a number of stories stand out. The Web’s first blog devoted to appellate litigation, How Appealing, provides a round-up of the most pressing issues.
Firstly, there is an increased interest in the role and rise of ‘Meghann Thee Reporter’, a social media sensation known for her unique approach to covering hip-hop celebrity court cases. Anne Branigin from The Washington Post has offered a closer look at her journey in this report.
Another pressing issue is the call for clarity on where online businesses can be sued, as raised by Amazon re-sellers. Alison Frankel from Reuters provides insight on the topic in this post. For those interested, the petition for this inquiry is available here.
The next notable story involves a potential revival of Felicia Sonmez’s lawsuit against the Washington Post, claiming she was banned from #MeToo reporting because she’d experienced sexual assault. More details can be found in this report by Josh Gerstein of Politico.
Additionally, the unexpected flight to Vietnam by Adelson, the man involved in the Markel murder, resulted in an argument indicating ‘consciousness of guilt’. A legal analysis of this is provided by Tim Jansen at The Tallahassee Democrat here.
Lastly, the recent introduction of a new ‘ethics code’ by the US Supreme Court has raised eyebrows and caused controversy, with some considering it to be an embarrassment. Columnist Moira Donegan discusses this issue in depth in her essay at The Guardian.
Each of these stories are part of this week’s stir in appellate news. For more information, visit Above the Law.