A proposed push for greater transparency in friend-of-the-court filings has hit the brakes, after federal judicial rulemakers voted to drop a controversial disclosure requirement that critics warned could expose advocacy groups and their supporters. The decision came during a meeting of the judiciary’s appellate rules advisory panel, which unanimously agreed to remove language that would …

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Elon Musk’s courtroom roster continues to evolve, and the latest addition comes from inside his own former policy orbit. A lawyer who once helped steer Musk’s government cost-cutting initiative is now representing the billionaire’s artificial intelligence venture in a fresh legal battle over state regulation. James Burnham, who joined Musk’s AI company as general counsel …

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A federal judge has once again drawn a hard line on plans to expand the White House with a sprawling new ballroom, rebuking efforts to keep construction alive under the banner of national security. The ruling narrows what work can proceed, allowing only limited underground activity while blocking the above-ground structure that has sparked a …

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A deeply personal legal battle involving Sam Altman has entered a new phase, with the tech executive asking a federal court to strike down claims for punitive damages in a lawsuit brought by his sister, Annie Altman. The suit alleges repeated sexual abuse dating back more than two decades — allegations he has firmly denied. …

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A U.S. jury has delivered a sharp blow to the concert industry’s dominant pairing, concluding that the ticketing and live-event powerhouse built by Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation crossed the legal line by monopolizing key segments of the American live entertainment market. The decision follows a closely watched trial examining how the companies …

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A judicial nomination turned into a political stress test as Senate Democrats sharply questioned whether a lawyer closely tied to Donald Trump could step into a lifetime role on the federal bench without lingering allegiance. Justin Smith, tapped for a seat on the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, found himself under intense scrutiny during …

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