Ed. Note: A weekly roundup of just a few items from Howard Bashman’s How Appealing blog, the Web’s first blog devoted to appellate litigation. Check out these stories and more at How Appealing.
“Hyde-Smith Blocked Colom’s Path to the Bench. Now He’s Replacing Her. Ms. Hyde-Smith, a Republican, blocked Scott Colom from consideration for a U.S. District Court vacancy in Mississippi. Mr. Colom will take her Senate seat in January.” Emily Cochrane of The New York Times has this report.
“Will the Supreme Court Thwart Congressional Investigations? Lawmakers must dodge rulings on immunity, standing and ‘valid legislative purpose.’” Adam Liptak has this new installment of his “The Docket” newsletter online at The New York Times.
“A Diminished Justice Dept. Braces for Fresh Fights After Midterm Loss; The upheaval points to a broader dilemma spurred by the election: whether the department can carry out President Trump’s priorities as career officials eye the exits and senior department officials resign.” Glenn Thrush and Alan Feuer of The New York Times have this report.
“White House faces unusual obstacle on confirming Trump judges: other Republicans.” Seung Min Kim of The Associated Press has this report.
“SpaceX engineers can pursue sexual harassment claims in court, appeals panel rules”: Bob Egelko of The San Francisco Chronicle has this report.
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Ed. Note: A weekly roundup of just a few items from Howard Bashman’s How Appealing blog, the Web’s first blog devoted to appellate litigation. Check out these stories and more at How Appealing.
“Hyde-Smith Blocked Colom’s Path to the Bench. Now He’s Replacing Her. Ms. Hyde-Smith, a Republican, blocked Scott Colom from consideration for a U.S. District Court vacancy in Mississippi. Mr. Colom will take her Senate seat in January.” Emily Cochrane of The New York Times has this report.
“Will the Supreme Court Thwart Congressional Investigations? Lawmakers must dodge rulings on immunity, standing and ‘valid legislative purpose.’” Adam Liptak has this new installment of his “The Docket” newsletter online at The New York Times.
“A Diminished Justice Dept. Braces for Fresh Fights After Midterm Loss; The upheaval points to a broader dilemma spurred by the election: whether the department can carry out President Trump’s priorities as career officials eye the exits and senior department officials resign.” Glenn Thrush and Alan Feuer of The New York Times have this report.
“White House faces unusual obstacle on confirming Trump judges: other Republicans.” Seung Min Kim of The Associated Press has this report.
“SpaceX engineers can pursue sexual harassment claims in court, appeals panel rules”: Bob Egelko of The San Francisco Chronicle has this report.
