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Court Halts Dakota Access Pipeline Shutdown As Legal Fight Goes Forward
A federal appellate court temporarily blocked a lower-court order to shut down and empty the controversial oil pipeline. The operator, Energy Transfer, can continue pumping while the case is pending. -
Federal Judge Rejects Harvey Weinstein's $19 Million Settlement With Alleged Victims
A federal New York judge has thrown out a proposed $18.9 million settlement between convicted rapist and former movie producer Harvey Weinstein, and… -
Justice Ginsburg Treated In Hospital For Possible Infection
Ginsburg was being treated for a possible infection and was expected to stay in the hospital for a few days. -
Legal Liability During The Coronavirus Pandemic
Legal liability varies from state to state, and the nature of the pandemic itself could make it especially difficult for customers to sue. -
Trump Looks For Political Edge In Latest High Court Rulings
Even with two justices Trump hand-picked, the court has shown it is no rubber stamp for him or his administration’s policies. -
Supreme Court Rules That About Half Of Oklahoma Is Indian Land
"Today we are asked whether the land these treaties promised remains an Indian reservation ... Because Congress has not said otherwise, we hold the government to its word," wrote Justice Gorsuch. -
You Won't See Trump's Taxes Before Election Day, But He Could Face Bigger Problems
The Supreme Court's decision Thursday means Trump's financial records will likely need to be turned over to New York grand jury could imperil his brand and fortune. -
Justices Rule Swath Of Oklahoma Remains Tribal Reservation
The court's 5-4 decision, written by Justice Neil Gorsuch, means that Oklahoma prosecutors lack the authority to pursue criminal cases against American Indian defendants in parts of Oklahoma that include most of Tulsa. -
Supreme Court Rules Manhattan DA Can Obtain Trump Taxes But Rejects Congress' Records Demand
The rulings make it likely that none of Trump’s financial records will become public soon. -
Supreme Court Expected To Rule On Trump's Tax Records
The high-stakes dispute, which could be resolved Thursday, tests the balance of power between the White House and Congress, as well as Trump's claim that he can't be investigated while he holds office.