California Residents File Landmark Class Action Against Congress Members Over Military Aid to Israel

Santa Cruz, Calif. — A legal battle is brewing in Northern California as four residents from Santa Cruz County have aligned themselves with a larger class-action lawsuit that accuses several congressional leaders of misusing their budgetary powers. The lawsuit, named Taxpayers Against Genocide, targets representatives including Jimmy Panetta and Senator Alex Padilla for their role in allocating $26.38 billion in military aid to Israel on April 20, 2024. This significant legal challenge questions the moral and legal grounds of U.S. funding towards Israel, particularly during its controversial military operations in Gaza. Among the Santa Cruz … Read more

Congress Approves Expansion of Judiciary Branch, President Biden Considers Veto

WASHINGTON — The recent passage through Congress of a significant bill aimed at increasing the number of federal judges underscores a potential pivotal moment for the U.S. judiciary, even as it faces the possibility of a veto by President Joe Biden. The legislative measure seeks to address the growing backlog of cases in federal courts by adding new judgeships, which would be the first expansion of this nature in several decades. This legislative decision comes at a time when federal courts have been experiencing unprecedented case delays, a situation exacerbated by a combination of an … Read more

Big Law Braces for Boom in Business as GOP-Led Congress Shifts Investigative Focus to Private Sector

WASHINGTON — As Republicans look forward to governing with control of both the White House and Congress in 2025, leaders of big law firms are gearing up for a busier season, especially in their Congressional investigation practices. Despite a probable slow start due to other priorities, such as confirmations and legislative activities, attorneys anticipate an uptick in investigations, particularly those targeting private sector practices. The landscape of Congressional oversight is expected to shift substantially, with Democratic executive branches traditionally being the primary focus, paving the way for increased scrutiny on corporate America. Industries and companies … Read more

Wisconsin Senate Hopeful Eric Hovde’s Defamation Lawsuit Over Campaign Ad to Be Heard Day Before New Congress Sworn In

Green Bay, Wis. – A Wisconsin courtroom is set to address a legal dispute on Jan. 2, 2025, involving Eric Hovde, U.S. Senate candidate, who has alleged that a political advertisement falsely maligned his character and business practices. This hearing occurs just one day before the convening of the 119th United States Congress, adding a layer of urgency as Hovde vies for a seat currently held by incumbent Senator Tammy Baldwin. In the lawsuit, filed in Brown County Court, Hovde takes aim at the Democratic group, WinSenate, along with several media outfits for broadcasting what … Read more