The week in appellate news was filled with notable stories from top courts across the United States. Here is a roundup of some of the key stories:
- The Ninth Circuit heard arguments on the constitutionality of California’s firearms restrictions in ‘sensitive places,’ such as schools and churches, a topic that the federal judge has previously branded as ‘repugnant to the Second Amendment’.
- In Wisconsin, the retirement of Ann Walsh Bradley might set the stage for another high stakes Supreme Court race, injecting new dynamism to the legal landscape in the state.
- A potential recusal by Judge Don Willett over a stake in Citigroup, has divided the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the industry in a landmark litigation case.
- Interesting legal analysis continues on how a future progressive court should treat Roberts Court Precedents.
- Speculation and op-eds continue to swirl around the potential retirement of Justice Sonia Sotomayor and the implications for the balance of power on the Supreme Court.
- A US judicial panel has proposed improved financial disclosures for amicus brief, enhancing transparency in the appellate process.
This news and more can be found on How Appealing blog, the web’s premier site dedicated to appellate litigation.