"* Federal judiciary begins shuttering some operations as funds dry up. [ National Law Journal]"
"* USPTO director taking direct control of patent reviews. There's no way this ends in a series of gifts bestowed on an elected official in exchange for greased wheels on patent review, right? [ Law360]"
"* Tracing the Supreme Court's journey toward immunizing federal goon squad tactics. [ Vox]"
Federal court operations are reducing activity as available funds are exhausted, creating operational and access pressures across the judiciary. A congressional or budgetary shortfall is producing immediate operational shutdowns. A congressman’s sentence was commuted, altering the outcome of a criminal penalty. Patent Office leadership assumed direct control over review processes, raising concerns about conflicts of interest and politicized decision-making. A Department of Justice lawyer lost employment tied to a notable prosecution and later spoke publicly. The Supreme Court has moved toward doctrines that limit civil liability for federal agents’ tactics. A major law firm secured substantial M&A and litigation work, reflecting continued market demand for elite legal services.
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