The Supreme Court has indicated that there are distinctive reasons to shield the Federal Reserve from political interference.
Category: Courts and the Judiciary
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Trump Warns of Economic Disaster if Court Strikes Down Tariffs
The president has crowed about the billions of dollars collected so far from tariffs. That money could be at risk if the White House loses the legal battle.
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Bolsonaro House Arrest Casts Shadow Over Brazil-U.S. Trade Talks
The Brazilian Supreme Court justice’s order could complicate efforts to negotiate over President Trump’s punishing tariffs, set to go into effect this week.
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Michael Cardozo, 84, New York City’s Longest-Serving Chief Lawyer, Dies
As the city’s corporation counsel under Mayor Michael Bloomberg, he defended stop-and-frisk policing and a ban on smoking in bars and restaurants.
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Supreme Court Justices Disclose International Travel and Book Deals
Annual financial disclosures revealed some of the perks of being on the Supreme Court, including international teaching and book sales.
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U.S. Court Agrees to Keep Trump Tariffs Intact as Appeal Gets Underway
The appeals court’s decision delivered an important but interim victory for the Trump administration.
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Federal Court Agrees to Continue Trump’s Tariffs as Appeal Gets Underway
The appeals court’s decision delivered an important but interim victory for the Trump administration.
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Paul Weiss Loses Another Prominent Lawyer in Wake of Trump Deal
Damian Williams joined Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison in January shortly after stepping down as one of the nation’s top federal prosecutors. He is taking a job with Jenner & Block.
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Companies Rely on Delaware Courts. Lawyers Reap Huge Fees There.
A new study found that courts in the state, where many big companies reside, often cleared big payouts to lawyers. It may further embolden the state’s critics.
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As Courts Call Tariffs Into Question, Trump Again Turns to His Favorite Tool
The president is set to raise tariffs on steel and aluminum this week, even as the courts are challenging the legitimacy of other levies.
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Tariff Rulings Inject New Uncertainty Into Trump Trade Strategy
A court ruling invalidating President Trump’s sweeping tariffs was halted hours later, throwing into question the administration’s overall approach to trade.