Appeals Court Thwarts Texas Judge’s Bid in Credit Card Fee Rule Case Amid ‘Judge Shopping’ Concerns
In a recent legal maneuver that highlights the contentious issue of “judge shopping,” the 5th U.S. Circuit of Appeals rebuffed a Texas judge’s attempt to transfer an industry-backed lawsuit challenging a credit card late fee rule to Washington, D.C. The ruling comes amidst a broader debate over the practice of strategically choosing sympathetic courts for …


