SCOTUS asked to block state from investigating doctors who question COVID-19 policies

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas this week revived an emergency application to block the Washington Medical Commission from investigating licensed physicians in the state over their criticism of COVID-19 policies. The Washington state commission deems the doctors’ dissenting views … Continue reading SCOTUS asked to block state from investigating doctors who question COVID-19 policies

Supreme Court will decide on constitutionality of law allowing lawsuits for terrorist killings overseas

The U.S. Supreme Court on Dec. 6 agreed to hear a widow’s lawsuit against the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) in the killing of her husband by terrorists. The unsigned order was issued in Fuld v. Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) without … Continue reading Supreme Court will decide on constitutionality of law allowing lawsuits for terrorist killings overseas

Second US judge reverses decision to create judicial vacancy after Trump’s victory

A second Democrat-appointed federal judge has rescinded a decision to create a new judicial vacancy in the wake of President-elect Donald Trump’s election victory. The move by U.S. District Judge Max Cogburn of North Carolina was made as time is … Continue reading Second US judge reverses decision to create judicial vacancy after Trump’s victory

Nebraska sues truck makers over alleged collusion in electric vehicle market

Nebraska is suing electric truck makers, alleging they are illegally colluding to limit the availability of semi-trucks with conventional internal combustion engines in favor of electric models. The legal complaint in State of Nebraska v. Daimler Truck North America was … Continue reading Nebraska sues truck makers over alleged collusion in electric vehicle market

Sen. Bernie Sanders doesn’t support push for Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor to resign

Sen. Bernie Sanders threw cold water on the prospect of Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, 70, stepping down so that President Joe Biden can nominate a younger replacement before he leaves office. In making the statement on NBC’s “Meet the … Continue reading Sen. Bernie Sanders doesn’t support push for Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor to resign