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The letter is the latest push by Democratic lawmakers to amend a system in which all cases filed in a particular geographic region are assigned to only one judge. Senator [...]

The justices asked for extensions to file annual forms that detail gifts, travel and real estate holdings. Justice Clarence Thomas delayed releasing his annual financial disclosure form on Wednesday after [...]

Senator Chuck Schumer, the majority leader, called on the chief judge of the Northern District of Texas to end a system that allows for judge-shopping. WASHINGTON — Senator Chuck Schumer [...]

The article takes a look at the access of wealthy and conservative individuals to the U.S. Supreme Coourt since the acceptance of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans. It describes changes in the lifestyle of Thomas including gifts and benefits he received from wealthy and powerful friends. It shows the access of the association to the court ceremony and related events to raise money for scholarships and programming.

The article focuses on the Supreme Court's decision to uphold a tax on foreign income that funded President Trump's 2017 tax cuts, with Justice Kavanaugh writing for a majority that included Chief Justice Roberts and the liberal justices, marking a significant ruling on federal taxation powers.

The article focuses on a secret recording where U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. expresses views on the impossibility of compromise between political sides in the U.S., endorsing a return to "godliness." It also covers Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr.'s contrasting views on the role of the Supreme Court and ethics concerns over the journalist's tactics.

The article focuses on U.S. Chief Justice John G. Roberts's refusal to mandate U.S. Justice Samuel A. Alito's recusal from January 6th 2021 Capitol attack cases despite concerns over provocative flags on Alito's properties. It highlights the tradition of justices making their own recusal decisions, Roberts' rejection of a meeting with Democratic senators on court ethics, and Alito's explanation that the flags were flown by his wife.

The article focuses on Justice Clarence Thomas's remarks about the "nastiness and lies" he and his wife, Virginia Thomas, have faced in recent years, specifically regarding her efforts to subvert the 2020 election and his failure to disclose lavish gifts from wealthy friends.

The article focuses on the Supreme Court's temporary allowance for Idaho to enforce a ban on gender-affirming treatment for minors, indicating a willingness of some justices to engage in the culture wars.

The article reports on the book deals of U.S. Supreme Court justices including Ketanji Brown Jackson, Neil M. Gorsuch, Amy Corey Barrett that have eclipsed their government salaries, with no limits on outside income. It raises concerns about the lack of transparency, absence of a binding ethics code for justices at the Supreme Court, and justices' use of court resources and staff to bolster their book ventures.

The article discusses a Supreme Court case examining the "safety valve" provision of the First Step Act, a 2018 bipartisan law aimed at reducing prison sentences for nonviolent drug offenders. It reports that the case focuses on the interpretation of mandatory minimum sentences and eligibility criteria for offenders. It mentions that the ruling will affect thousands of federal prisoners and their families, raising questions about the law's intended purpose.

Byline: ABBIE VANSICKLE TAMPA -- After a judge refused to recuse himself from the case, Williams Thornton IV's attorney promised to go to the next level. On Wednesday, Tampa lawyer [...]

Byline: COLLEEN JENKINS; ABBIE VANSICKLE Just last week, Circuit Judge Claudia Isom said she was looking forward to a clean campaign against the attorney who planned to challenge her in [...]

Byline: COLLEEN JENKINS; ABBIE VANSICKLE Darryl M. Smith, convicted of trafficking in hydrocodone, will get a new trial because jurors weren't told that it is legal to possess the drug [...]

Byline: COLLEEN JENKINS; ABBIE VANSICKLE We told you last week that the latest judicial rotation put Circuit Judge Gregory Holder, previously a civil trial judge, on the criminal bench. On [...]

Byline: COLLEEN JENKINS; ABBIE VANSICKLE When it came time to elect a new chief judge earlier this year, some Hillsborough judges quietly suggested adding the issue of term limits to [...]

Byline: COLLEEN JENKINS; ABBIE VANSICKLE Chief Judge Manuel Menendez regularly swears in new attorneys. He doesn't regularly choke up during the part of the oath that calls for defending the [...]

Byline: COLLEEN JENKINS; ABBIE VANSICKLE Circuit Judge Manuel Menendez Jr. won his fourth term as chief judge Wednesday. The only difference from past elections was he had competition. Circuit Judge [...]

Byline: ABBIE VANSICKLE A Lake County judge has sided with State Attorney Brad King in a suit similar to one filed in Citrus County by the owners of closed game [...]

Byline: ABBIE VANSICKLE Carol Falvey, the Ocala-based attorney recently tapped for a judicial opening in the 5th Judicial Circuit, will be based in Citrus County and will handle family law [...]

The article focuses on Judge Maryellen Noreika, who drew attention when she refused to approve a proposed plea deal between the Justice Department and Hunter Biden, indicating her assertiveness and commitment to her role as a federal judge.

The article focuses on Senator Chuck Schumer's push for a change in the selection process of federal judges, aiming to eliminate forum shopping. Topics include the letter sent by Schumer urging the policy-making body for the federal judiciary to issue recommendations, the inconsistency and lack of faith in the judicial system, and the possibility of Congress intervening if the courts do not make changes.