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Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas Faces Backlash for Refusal to Recuse in Trump Appeal Case

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The presence of Justice Clarence Thomas at the Supreme Court’s oral argument in former President Donald Trump’s appeal of the Colorado Supreme Court’s ruling disqualifying him from the ballot has raised concerns about the court’s integrity and its commitment to the rule of law. Thomas, whose wife played a role in the efforts to overturn the 2020 election, declined to recuse himself from the matter involving the release of text messages related to the January 6 coup attempt. Legal experts have criticized Thomas for refusing to recuse himself and accused him of … Read more

Remembering the Remarkable Life of Gaylen Thomas Lawyer: A Tribute to a Beloved Husband, Father, and Renaissance Man

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OREM, Utah – Gaylen Thomas Lawyer, a devoted husband, father, and accomplished professional, passed away on December 29th, 2023, at the age of 68. He battled Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS), a rare autoimmune disorder, which ultimately led to his untimely demise. Born on February 14th, 1955, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, Lawyer leaves behind a loving wife, Diane, and four children with their families. Lawyer’s dedication to education was evident throughout his life. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Latin American Studies and a Master of Public Administration from Brigham Young University (BYU), where he also … Read more

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas Raises Concerns Over Bellwether Trials in Mass Tort Cases

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Washington, D.C. – Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has raised concerns about the use of bellwether trials in mass tort cases. Thomas argues that these trials, which are meant to serve as a representative sample for resolving similar cases, often carry significant weight in influencing settlement talks. He believes that this approach can infringe upon defendants’ rights, stating that “individual rights may matter less than judicial convenience” in these cases. Bellwether trials involve selecting a small number of cases from a large pool of similar claims. The outcomes of these trials are then used to … Read more

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas Raises Concerns about Legitimacy of Mass-Tort Bellwether Trials

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Washington D.C. – U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has expressed his concerns about the binding nature of mass-tort bellwether trials in multidistrict litigation. In a recent dissent from the Supreme Court’s decision to deny certiorari in an appeal by E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., Thomas voiced his “serious doubts” about using bellwether trials to prevent defendants from relitigating issues that have already been decided in lawsuits by different plaintiffs. The issue arose in a class action suit filed by 80,000 residents who sued E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. over the … Read more