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The indictment against Trump is powerful, with evidence that will be hard for him to dispute.
Judge Aileen Cannon will likely preside over the trial, despite concerns about her impartiality.
Prosecutor Jack Smith is confident in securing a conviction, even with Judge Cannon on the case.

Conservatives were disappointed by the Supreme Court judges they had high hopes for.
The Federalist Society's picks for the Supreme Court didn't turn out as expected.
There's a call to stop relying on established judges and opt for social conservatives instead.

High school debate should encourage students to challenge ideas, question assumptions, and think creatively.
Judges in high school debate competitions are increasingly biased, which can affect how students make their arguments and participate.
The shift towards ideological judging in high school debate may discourage students from expressing diverse viewpoints and engaging in open conversations.

A three-judge panel heard oral arguments about Trump's immunity from prosecution, revealing potential weaknesses in his legal arguments.
The jurisdictional issue over Trump's immunity appeal could complicate the case and delay the legal process.
If Trump loses with the three-judge panel, he may seek an en banc review, potentially further delaying the case and involving the Supreme Court.

The biggest legal news was Supreme Court oral arguments challenging the Chevron precedent.
Conservatives have been trying to get Chevron overturned for years.
Lawyers at Cause of Action Institute and New Civil Liberties Alliance deserve credit for getting their cases heard by the Supreme Court.

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An $83.3 million defamation verdict was secured by writer E. Jean Carroll against Donald Trump.
Roberta Kaplan and Shawn Crowley from Kaplan Hecker & Fink were successful in the lawsuit against Trump.
Judge Lewis Kaplan did a good job in controlling the courtroom during the trials involving Donald Trump and E. Jean Carroll.

The post discusses the representation of individuals involved in legal cases, highlighting a specific lawyer chosen for a high-profile defendant.
There are updates on notable figures in the legal field, including a retiring lawyer who was involved in overturning the 2020 election results.
The mention of a judge's TikTok presence shows that social media is increasingly relevant even in the legal profession.

A major legal decision rejected the 'independent state legislature theory'.
Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the most important opinions of the Supreme Court's final week.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is making an impact in her role on the Supreme Court.

In the 19th century, there were actively-serving appointees of 12 different presidents at two different times.
Franklin Pierce played a significant role in the number of judges appointed and serving during his presidency.
Senior judges can play a unique role in the judiciary system, contributing to the historical context of concurrently serving judges from different administrations.

Judges, especially Supreme Court Justices, serve for long periods of time, often among the last to retire from their appointing Presidents.
Many longest-serving judges are district judges who were elevated to courts of appeals, suggesting motivation to seek promotion despite already being lifetime judges.
The data shows a trend where judges interested in promotions tend to keep a full caseload into their older years, contributing to their long and active service.