In one of today’s top legal stories, the Supreme Court has authorized Idaho’s contentious anti-trans care law. The Law360 report notes that Justice Gorsuch’s opinion suggested that the decision has potential to abuse the standard notion of the Court’s shadow docket power.
Elsewhere, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani failed to reverse his defamation verdict. This outcome was reminiscent of the wave of unsuccessful legal ventures he embarked upon post the recent election. For more details on the case, you can visit Bloomberg Law News.
In entertainment law, the armorer involved in the accident on the set of the Alec Baldwin film has been sentenced to 18 months. Read more on the story at Reuters.
Over in the UK, Kaplan had to issue apologies after incorrectly informing several graduates that they had failed the Solicitor’s Qualification Exam. The error led to some graduates losing their job offers, further escalating the fallout. See the full story on LegalCheek.
In another legal dispute, a Biglaw partner alleges that a fellow lawyer filed an inflammatory affidavit with the sole purpose of serving as the basis of a negative NY Post article. Detailed coverage on this matter can be found at ABA Journal.
Over in the financial world, Allen & Over (A&O) has made a strategic withdrawal from the Milbank law firm. For a closer look at this shake-up, visit Law.com International.
Last but not least, don’t miss Eriq Gardner’s engaging conversation with David Boies. They talk about a wide range of topics, but the primary focus lies on the form’s contingency work, and the billions in value it generates. Visit Puck to read the interview in full.