Unprecedented

U.S. Judicial Panel Faces Unprecedented Silence: No Cases Scheduled for Upcoming Hearing

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Washington, D.C. — The upcoming session of the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation is set to be notably unique, as it appears there are no oral arguments scheduled. This absence of scheduled cases has left many attorneys in the legal community both perplexed and curious. As of May 1, 2025, the panel has received a total of six motions seeking to consolidate various cases into multidistrict litigation. An additional motion was submitted later on May 5. The relatively low number of filings has garnered attention, especially considering the typical workload that the panel usually … Read more

Groundbreaking Lawsuit Challenges Trump’s Unprecedented Tariff Powers Under Emergency Act

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Washington, D.C. – A recent lawsuit striking at the Trump administration’s extensive tariffs asserts that President Donald Trump’s declaration of an emergency to enforce trade measures on a global scale is legally questionable. This action diverges from traditional trade practices, instead invoking the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), a strategy no prior president has used to implement such tariffs. This legal challenge could lead to significant economic implications, potentially unwinding tariffs that have impacted consumer prices and business costs worldwide. In a move that heightened tensions internationally, President Trump on April 2, 2025, endorsed … Read more

Global Crackdown on Lawyers Undermines Justice: From Russia to the US, Legal Defenders Face Unprecedented Threats

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Lawyers who have chosen to defend controversial and politically sensitive cases often face severe repercussions, including harassment, disbarment, and imprisonment. Repressive regimes worldwide are known to target legal professionals to suppress dissent, a practice observed from Russia to Iran and China. In Russia, the crackdown on opposition voices extends beyond the incarceration of political figures to their legal defenders. Following the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny in an Arctic prison colony, his lawyers Vadim Kobzev, Alexei Liptser, and Igor Sergunin were sentenced to several years in jail for allegedly participating in an “extremist organization” … Read more

Trailblazing Legal Team Stands Up in High-Stakes DOJ Battle, Advocating for Perkins Coie Amid Unprecedented Order

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Washington, D.C. – Amid escalating political tensions and legal maneuverings, the resilience of the American legal system faces testing times. This narrative threads through the multiple layers of the nation’s justice mechanisms, spotlighting key figures and landmark cases that continue to shape the legal landscape. In a notable instance, Dane Butswinkas alongside 13 partners at Williams & Connolly demonstrated legal acumen, securing a Temporary Restraining Order from Judge Beryl Howell of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The court’s order effectively blocks crucial provisions of an unprecedented executive order targeting the law … Read more