House Democrats Challenge Trump-IRS Settlement With Amicus BriefMay 21, 2026Law and PolicyNinety-three House Democrats filed an amicus brief challenging the Trump-IRS settlement and its $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund on separation-of-powers grounds.
I’ll review the source material and draft the brief nowMay 21, 2026Law and PolicyA federal court preliminarily approved a $7.85 million antitrust settlement against Sony's PlayStation Store, with automatic PSN credits set for eligible U.S. buyers.
Second Circuit Hears Combs Sentencing Appeal Over Acquitted ConductMay 21, 2026Law and PolicyThe Second Circuit heard Combs's appeal over acquitted-conduct sentencing on April 9, 2026, with judges signaling the legal question is far from settled.
Superseding Indictment Targets CJNG Successor Figure ‘El JardineroMay 21, 2026Law and PolicyA federal grand jury in Washington DC expanded charges against CJNG leader Audias Flores Silva, adding meth trafficking and money laundering after his April 2026 capture in Mexico.
Iraqi Kata’ib Hizballah Commander Charged Over Attacks on U.S. Jewish SitesMay 21, 2026Law and PolicyThe DOJ charged an alleged Kata'ib Hizballah commander with six terrorism counts for directing attacks on U.S. Jewish institutions and targets across Europe and Canada.
South Carolina Supreme Court Overturns Murdaugh Murder Convictions, Orders RetrialMay 21, 2026Law and PolicyThe South Carolina Supreme Court unanimously overturned Alex Murdaugh's double murder convictions on May 13, 2026, citing improper jury influence by the court clerk.
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Dali Operators; Maryland Settles Key Bridge Suit for $2.25 BillionMay 21, 2026Law and PolicyA federal grand jury indicted Synergy Marine and a company official over the Key Bridge collapse as Maryland settled civil claims for $2.25 billion on May 12, 2026.
U.S. Charges Raúl Castro in 1996 Brothers to the Rescue ShootdownMay 21, 2026Law and PolicyFederal prosecutors in Miami unsealed a superseding indictment charging Raúl Castro and five co-defendants with murder in the 1996 Brothers to the Rescue shootdown.
Key Bridge Indictment Triggers Stay Motion, Competing Plaintiff PositionsMay 20, 2026Law and PolicyA May 2026 federal indictment of Synergy Marine and a top official triggers a civil stay motion and competing plaintiff responses in the Key Bridge collapse litigation.
Sonoma Developer Ken Mattson Faces 12-Year Cap in Federal Wire Fraud Plea TalksMay 20, 2026Law and PolicyKen Mattson, a Sonoma real estate investor charged with wire fraud, is negotiating a federal plea deal capping his sentence at 12 years, with full restitution required.