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Pentagon Deploys 600 Military Lawyers to Address Immigration Court Backlogs

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WASHINGTON — The Pentagon is mobilizing to bolster the U.S. immigration court system by deploying approximately 600 military lawyers. This initiative comes amid increasing backlogs in immigration cases, with the aim of alleviating pressures on overwhelmed judges. The decision to use military personnel is part of a broader strategy to streamline immigration proceedings as the Biden administration confronts a surge in migration at the southern border. U.S. immigration courts are facing record delays, with hundreds of thousands of cases pending. The military lawyers will assist in both legal representation and judicial functions, a move designed … Read more

Pentagon Steps in: 600 Military Lawyers to Bolster Immigration Court System Amid Backlog Crisis

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WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has authorized the deployment of up to 600 military lawyers to the Justice Department, where they will take on roles as temporary immigration judges. This decision, outlined in a memo obtained recently, indicates that the military plans to send teams of 150 attorneys—both military personnel and civilians—to assist with the significant caseload at immigration courts. These deployments are expected to begin “as soon as practicable,” with the first group of lawyers identified by next week, the memo states. The initiative arrives amid increasing efforts by the Trump administration to … Read more

Johnson & Johnson Faces Tumultuous Setback as Bankruptcy Court Challenges Talc Litigation Strategies

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Johnson & Johnson faced a significant setback as a bankruptcy court rejected the company’s attempt to manage its talc litigation through a controversial bankruptcy strategy. This decision highlights the ongoing legal challenges Johnson & Johnson has encountered concerning its talc-based products, which have been linked to allegations of cancer risk. The ruling stemmed from Johnson & Johnson’s initiative to create a subsidiary to handle the numerous claims related to its talc products. The company sought to resolve lawsuits by filing for bankruptcy for this newly formed entity, hoping to limit its financial liability. However, the … Read more

Johnson & Johnson Faces Major Setback in Talc Litigation as Bankruptcy Court Ruling Shakes Legal Landscape

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BALTIMORE — Johnson & Johnson has faced a significant legal setback in its attempt to manage thousands of lawsuits alleging that its talc-based products are linked to cancer. A federal bankruptcy judge recently ruled against the company’s strategy to address these claims under bankruptcy protection, which has raised questions about its future approach to litigation. The company’s bankruptcy maneuver was designed to consolidate nearly 38,000 lawsuits centered on allegations that its talcum powder contributes to the development of ovarian cancer and other health issues. However, the judge’s ruling rejected this tactic, signaling a broader backlash … Read more