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Court Orders Dismissal in Comey and Letitia James Cases
Federal judges have dismissed the indictments against James Comey and Letitia James, ruling that the prosecutor who brought both cases — Lindsey Halligan — was unlawfully appointed as interim U.S. attorney.Because Halligan lacked legal authority …
November 24, 2025Ethics Opinion 391: Government Agreements and the Limits on Lawyers’ Independence
The D.C. Bar’s Ethics Opinion 391 (October 2025) addresses the ethical implications of lawyers or law firms entering agreements with government entities that may limit or shape their legal practice. The opinion cautions that such …
November 2, 2025Lawyers File Amicus Brief Defending Federal Judiciary in DOJ Lawsuit
On July 28, 2025, Lawyers Defending American Democracy (LDAD), its Maryland chapter (MD-LDAD), the Lawyers Society for the Rule of Law Institute (SRLI), and retired Judge J. Michael Luttig filed an amicus curiae brief in …
July 28, 2025Susman Godfrey LLP v. Executive Office of the President
In April 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued an Executive Order targeting the law firm Susman Godfrey LLP based on the clients it represents and the causes it supports. This opinion from the U.S. District Court for D.C. finds the order unconstitutional, citing grave violations of free speech, due process, and separation of powers.
June 29, 2025Complaint: Federal Government Sues Maryland District Judges Over Immigration Injunctions
In a rare and sweeping legal move, the U.S. Department of Justice has sued all federal judges in Maryland, accusing them of overstepping their authority by issuing automatic injunctions that block immigrant removals without case-by-case review. The complaint warns that these standing orders unlawfully tie the hands of federal immigration authorities and undermine the balance of powers between the judiciary and the executive branch.
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