Tag:federal courts

Rodriguez Takes Judicial Oath

Regina Rodriguez, former WilmerHale, Hogan Lovells and Faegre Baker Daniels partner and assistant U.S. attorney, was sworn in yesterday.

Biden Sends Senate Fifth Set of Judicial Nominees, Including Two for Courts of Appeal

President Joe Biden announced two more judicial nominees Wednesday morning as he continues at an unprecedented pace filling vacancies.

Supreme Court, 9-0, Rejects Philly Anti-Discrimination Effort as Infringement on Religious Freedom

The Supreme Court invalidated a Philadelphia antidiscrimination ordinance for foster children and aspiring foster parents.

Diverse Biden Appeals Court Choices Reflect Varied Backgrounds, Professional Experiences

As President Joe Biden fills more than a dozen seats on federal appeals courts, his nominations show varied experience and diversity.

Senate Confirms Jackson, First Biden Appeals Court Choice

The Senate confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first U.S appellate court judge of President Joe Biden’s administration in a 53-46 vote.

Senate Judiciary Committee Holds Hearing on Rossman Nomination

Veronica Rossman testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday as the panel considered whether to recommend her confirmation.

Senate Ends Filibuster on Jackson, Biden’s First Appeals Court Nominee and Readies Vote to Confirm Third Federal District Court Pick

The Senate decided Thursday to end debate on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.

Federal Courts Weigh in on Restaurant Revitalization Fund 

Several federal court decisions cast doubt on race and sex preferences in a program to give financial help to the nation’s restaurants.