In a rather gripping turn of events, attorney Alina Habba is expected to avoid malpractice claims linked to Trump’s civil fraud trial proceeding in NYC. This prediction is based on the fact that given the nature of the charges against the former President, his case appears already set for a downfall.
For more on this case, refer to Business Insider’s thorough analysis on the matter here.
A growing concern for Biglaw is the need to reassess its approach in giving feedback. The industry is being urged to find a balance between quick dismissal of comments and overly harsh criticisms.
Further discussion on this issue can be found here in the American Lawyer.
Additionally, Greg Abbott, the Governor of Texas, has audaciously opted to ignore a Supreme Court ruling. This, upon close scrutiny, seems to be his strategy to secure an unprecedented 9-0 defeat (The Hill).
A relevant point to note with regard to the aforementioned issue with Abbott is that if the justices were more clear with their explanations, such unnecessary appeals might be avoided. This perspective is extensively covered by Balls and Strikes here.
Incidentally, Fifth Circuit granted ‘qualified immunity’ despite evidence that law enforcement had taken several months to conspire a malicious prosecution against a journalist. Reuters has a comprehensive report on this here.
Furthermore, the news about bonuses being offered to Supreme Court clerks has left mainstream media and audiences alike in a state of shock. The Washington Post provides an in-depth look at this revelation here.
Finally, in an interesting scenario involving the world of cryptocurrencies, it appears that Biglaw is making significant profit from the collapses in the crypto market. For detailed insights, refer to Bloomberg Law News’ coverage here.
And in a matter that might impact future electoral stability in America, it seems the Supreme Court’s decision in the “faithless elector” case could potentially open a backdoor for election manipulation by state legislatures. A more detailed examination of this issue can be found in the ABA Journal here.