Adeel Mangi Denounces Broken Judicial Nomination Process After Setback

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Adeel Mangi Denounces Broken Judicial Nomination Process After Setback

Adeel Mangi, the nominee for the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, has voiced strong criticism over the way his nomination was handled, calling the entire judicial appointment process “fundamentally broken.” In a letter to President Joe Biden, Mangi expressed his gratitude for Biden’s support while acknowledging that his path to confirmation had been blocked. …

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Trump’s Attempt to Overturn Hush Money Conviction Denied by Judge

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Trump’s Attempt to Overturn Hush Money Conviction Denied by Judge

Donald Trump’s efforts to have his hush money conviction dismissed hit a major roadblock on Monday, when a New York judge rejected his argument that a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity should apply to his case. Justice Juan Merchan’s ruling means the former president’s conviction on charges related to a $130,000 payment …

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Trump’s Effort to Overturn Hush Money Conviction Denied by Judge Donald Trump’s legal bid to have his criminal conviction related to hush money payments thrown out was denied on Monday, with a New York judge ruling that the U.S. Supreme Court’s July decision on presidential immunity does not apply in this case. The former president’s lawyers had argued that the Supreme Court ruling, which granted immunity for actions taken in an official capacity, should shield him from prosecution in the hush money case. However, Justice Juan Merchan rejected this claim, stating that Trump’s actions, including falsifying business records to conceal a $130,000 payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels, were personal, not related to his duties as president. The decision, which came in the midst of Trump’s bid for a second term, means he will continue to face the consequences of the conviction unless another legal avenue succeeds. Trump’s defense team is also seeking to overturn the verdict based on separate arguments, but a ruling on that motion has not been made. Merchan’s ruling emphasizes that the case concerns “decidedly personal acts” that have no impact on the executive branch’s authority. The hush money scandal, dating back to 2016, saw Trump convicted of falsifying records to prevent Daniels from publicly discussing an alleged affair, which Trump denies. This criminal conviction marks the first time a former U.S. president has faced such charges. Trump maintains that Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s actions are politically motivated, aiming to harm his 2024 campaign. Meanwhile, Trump faces other legal challenges, including cases related to the 2020 election and classified documents, but these have been dismissed or delayed. The New York case remains the only one that has progressed to trial, with Trump pleading not guilty in all cases. As of now, the question of whether Trump’s criminal convictions will impact his political future remains unresolved, but his legal team is pushing for relief, arguing that continued prosecution threatens his ability to govern.

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  onald Trump’s legal bid to have his criminal conviction related to hush money payments thrown out was denied on Monday, with a New York judge ruling that the U.S. Supreme Court’s July decision on presidential immunity does not apply in this case. The former president’s lawyers had argued that the Supreme Court ruling, which …

Trump’s Effort to Overturn Hush Money Conviction Denied by Judge Donald Trump’s legal bid to have his criminal conviction related to hush money payments thrown out was denied on Monday, with a New York judge ruling that the U.S. Supreme Court’s July decision on presidential immunity does not apply in this case. The former president’s lawyers had argued that the Supreme Court ruling, which granted immunity for actions taken in an official capacity, should shield him from prosecution in the hush money case. However, Justice Juan Merchan rejected this claim, stating that Trump’s actions, including falsifying business records to conceal a $130,000 payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels, were personal, not related to his duties as president. The decision, which came in the midst of Trump’s bid for a second term, means he will continue to face the consequences of the conviction unless another legal avenue succeeds. Trump’s defense team is also seeking to overturn the verdict based on separate arguments, but a ruling on that motion has not been made. Merchan’s ruling emphasizes that the case concerns “decidedly personal acts” that have no impact on the executive branch’s authority. The hush money scandal, dating back to 2016, saw Trump convicted of falsifying records to prevent Daniels from publicly discussing an alleged affair, which Trump denies. This criminal conviction marks the first time a former U.S. president has faced such charges. Trump maintains that Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s actions are politically motivated, aiming to harm his 2024 campaign. Meanwhile, Trump faces other legal challenges, including cases related to the 2020 election and classified documents, but these have been dismissed or delayed. The New York case remains the only one that has progressed to trial, with Trump pleading not guilty in all cases. As of now, the question of whether Trump’s criminal convictions will impact his political future remains unresolved, but his legal team is pushing for relief, arguing that continued prosecution threatens his ability to govern. Read More »

Majority of U.S. Jurisdictions Approve Overhauled Bar Exam Set for 2026 Debut

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Majority of U.S. Jurisdictions Approve Overhauled Bar Exam Set for 2026 Debut

As the legal landscape evolves, the bar exam is undergoing its first major overhaul in 25 years. In a decisive move, Virginia and South Dakota have joined the growing list of jurisdictions transitioning to the NextGen bar exam, set to debut in July 2026. With these additions, the number of states and territories opting for …

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TikTok Faces Urgent Legal Battle After Appeals Court Denies Request to Delay US Ban

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TikTok Faces Urgent Legal Battle After Appeals Court Denies Request to Delay US Ban

A U.S. appeals court has denied TikTok’s emergency request to delay a looming law that could force its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell the app by January 19. The ruling accelerates the timeline for TikTok to appeal directly to the Supreme Court in an attempt to prevent the ban, which U.S. authorities argue poses …

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Texas AG Takes Aim at Cross-Border Abortion Pill Prescriptions

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Texas AG Takes Aim at Cross-Border Abortion Pill Prescriptions

In a groundbreaking legal move, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against a New York physician, accusing her of prescribing abortion pills via telemedicine to a Texas resident. The lawsuit, filed in Collin County, seeks to challenge the growing practice of out-of-state doctors providing abortion care to residents of states with restrictive …

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Miss America Pageant Drama Deepens as Bankruptcy Dispute Heats Up

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Miss America Pageant Drama Deepens as Bankruptcy Dispute Heats Up

As the iconic Miss America pageant prepares to crown its next winner in Orlando, Florida, its future hangs in the balance of a heated ownership battle and contested bankruptcy proceedings. Miss America Competition LLC, the entity behind the century-old event, filed for bankruptcy protection just weeks ago, citing $4.1 million in debts and allegations of …

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Law Firm Faces Legal Reckoning Over Alleged Role in $100 Million Fraud Scheme

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Law Firm Faces Legal Reckoning Over Alleged Role in $100 Million Fraud Scheme

Baker & Hostetler, a prominent U.S. law firm, has been ordered to confront racketeering claims tied to its representation of a now-bankrupt client accused of orchestrating a massive insurance fraud. A federal judge in Houston has allowed part of the lawsuit against the firm to proceed, citing serious allegations of complicity. The case centers on …

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