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Court Order: US Supreme Court Stays Order Reinstating 16,000 Federal Employees

The U.S. Supreme Court found the nonprofits who sued over the firing of thousands of employees lacked the standing to do so.

Court Opinion: US Supreme Court Rules Detainees Under the Alien Enemies Act Are Entitled to Notice, Opportunity to Challenge

The U.S. Supreme Court confirmed in an unsigned opinion that Venezuelan nationals and others detained under the Alien Enemies Act are entitled to notice and an opportunity to challenge their removal in the districts of their confinement.

ABA Ethics Committee Issues Guidance on Terminating Client Representations

The ABA’s ethics committee weighed in on Model Rule 1.16’s requirements for withdrawing from representation, cautioning attorneys to avoid breaking the “hot potato” rule.

Court Opinion: US Supreme Court Stays Federal Order Enjoining the Government From Terminating Education-Related Grants

In an unsigned opinion on Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court stayed a federal judge’s temporary restraining order enjoining the government from terminating various education-related grants.

Legal Lowdown: Brownstein, Nelson Mullins Add Attorneys, Messner Reeves Turns 30

Brownstein added a corporate law shareholder, Nelson Mullins added a corporate partner and Messner Reeves celebrates its 30th anniversary this year.

Court Opinions: Unanimous US Supreme Court Rules FDA Denial of E-Cigarette Marketing Applications Wasn’t Arbitrary or Capricious

In another opinion, a split Supreme Court found that under civil RICO, a plaintiff may seek treble damages even if a loss resulted from a personal injury.

Legal Lowdown: Buchalter Moves Denver Office Plus Foley & Lardner, Davis Graham Add Attorneys

In case you missed it this week: Buchalter secured additional office space at 1099 18th Street in Denver, two firms added attorneys to Colorado offices and APABA announced its award honorees.

Court Opinion: Colorado Supreme Court Affirms Disciplinary Judgment for Attorney Following ‘Expletive-Laden Outbursts’ at School District Staff in IEP Case

The attorney also called a school district staff member a “despicable creature and a cancer to kids” in a follow up email, later telling OARC investigators “I like to call things what they are.”