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The CFPB is in Chaos Right Now and We’re Confused Too

Seila Law has filed a petition for a writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court seeking review of the Ninth Circuit’s ruling that the CFPB’s...

Are You Qualified? Shields and Swords are Being Raised in the Roman-American Colosseum

This atextual, ahistorical doctrine - which shields public officials from liability, even when they break the law - was essentially invented out...

Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Judge James Ho and Judge Andrew Oldham Accused of Being Cowardly, Unprincipled and Unfit to be Appellate Judges

Indeed, Judge Ho and Judge Oldham conclude this section of the opinion by saying: If we’re not going to do it right,...

Burkes: We’re Off to Florida Court of Appeals for the Eleventh to Take On the Government and the Judiciary Denying Intervention and Access to Files; Enjoy Our Appeal Preparation Articles ; We’re Open and Transparent

Join the Burkes on their Next Crusade. They are Off to Florida to Take on the Government and the Judiciary, the Non-Bank...

CFPB Constitutionality is an Ongoing Debate that Has Now Reached the US Supreme Court with a Petition by Selia Law, LLC

Seila Law has filed a petition for a writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court seeking review of the Ninth Circuit’s ruling that the CFPB’s...

A New Position on Stare Decisis, Precedent at the US Supreme Court in 2019

The 5-4 US Supreme Court split decision overturned decades of precedent that barred property owners from going to federal court until their...

President Donald Trump’s Judicial Picks for the Fifth Circuit Speak up on Key Issues

Last year, two Trump appointees on the Fifth Circuit—Ho and Judge Don Willett—protested the court’s denial of a full panel rehearing of...

Roman Catholic Church Sexual Abuse Case: Catholic Judges’ Harmless Error Protects Sexual Predators

As with the Boy Scouts, where practically every judge sends their kids, the Catholic Church is another protected legal community.

Harris County District Court Judge Lauren Reeder Assigned Cases (Court 234)

Note to readers: This is a LIT judicial data collecting article and as such the data and information collected may change frequently.

Judge James Ho’s Wife Defines Judicial Recusal in Amicus Brief Before Fifth Circuit

Judicial recusal doctrines raise structural, not substantive, considerations. They serve to protect the parties basic right to a fair trial.

Access to Courts and Records; Even Years After the Civil Action has Ended via Permissive Intervention

Open Courts: "The legitimacy and integrity of a court’s action depend on the public’s ability to scrutinize the basis for that action."

Constitutional Protections of our Property and Liberties Have Been Intentionally Eroded Over Time.

All rights, not specifically delegated to the government, remained with the people–including the common-law provisions of private property.

Federal Courts: Judicial Misconduct, Judicial Committee, Subpoenas and Judicial Privilege

If you’re looking for educational material on impeachment, court and judicial committee proceedings, LIT aims to provide the most comprehensive article database...

Chief Justice Gina Benavides Writes About Texas Appellate Standards. We’re Talkin’ Lawyers Creed, Legal Ethics and Other Obscure Rules Folks.

Texas Courts Conclude Unanimously; As a Lyin’ Texas Lawyer Mark A. Cantu is Still Disbarred

Texas supreme court remanded to the 13th COA, to consider Cantus remaining issues. Justice Gina Benavides for the Court affirmed disbarment.

As Millions of Americans Face Evictions, Have You Noticed There’s a Housing Panic?

The pandemic shows how critical our homes are in terms of safety and health. Now there is a full blown housing panic.

It’s Great to See Change Happen in 2020: Philly Criminally Charge Disbarred and Disgraced Thievin’ Lawyer Michael Bradley

Philadelphia Lawyer Michael Bradley, 50, was disbarred in 2019 over the alleged theft of $500,000 intended for a client disabled in a...

Twombly and Iqbal: Opinions from the Fifth Circuit

The Fifth Circuit has applied those cases several times in its review of dismissals on the pleadings. This article surveys those opinions,...