Weekly Legal Highlights from Howard Bashman’s How Appealing Blog

This article presents key insights from the latest entries on Howard Bashman’s How Appealing blog, the pioneering platform dedicated to appellate litigation discussions.

New Developments in U.S.-El Salvador Agreements

A recent analysis by legal scholars Curtis Bradley, Jack Goldsmith, and Oona Hathaway discusses 2022 legislation that may necessitate the disclosure of U.S.-El Salvador agreements related to the facility housing Kilmar Abrego Garcia. This could bring greater scrutiny and transparency regarding international detention practices.

Challenges to Big Law Practices Post-Trump

In a thought-provoking essay featured in Slate, law professor Kevin Cope and Rachel Cohen argue that the legal community must adapt to counter the impacts of the Trump administration effectively. They assert that there is only one substantial way to address Big Law’s concessions during this era.

Access to the White House Under Judicial Review

In a significant case for press freedom, a three-judge panel is reviewing arguments concerning the Associated Press’s access to the White House. Reports from Politico highlight the judiciary’s skepticism towards claims that the administration faces immediate harm from granting such access.

Oregon Supreme Court Examines Knife Control Laws

The Oregon Supreme Court is set to rule on whether a steak knife qualifies as a weapon. As reported by Monique Merrill from Courthouse News Service, this case arises from a state statute that prohibits probationers from owning kitchen knife blocks, contingent on the size of the blades.

Final Supreme Court Argument for Solicitor General Kneedler

Kimberly Strawbridge Robinson and Lydia Wheeler from Bloomberg Law report that Solicitor General Kneedler is preparing for what is likely his last argument before the Supreme Court. With a career spanning decades and numerous high-profile cases, Kneedler has become a notable figure in the legal landscape.

Trump’s Court Defiance Presents Judicial Challenges

According to Lydia Wheeler of Bloomberg Law, Donald Trump’s noncompliance with court orders poses a ‘stress test’ for the judiciary. The White House has taken a narrow interpretation of judicial rulings, and judges might rely on contempt as one potential enforcement measure.