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Trump taps lawyer who argued his immunity case for solicitor general

Trump taps lawyer who argued his immunity case for solicitor general

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President-elect Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he intends to nominate D. John Sauer, who successfully argued in the Supreme Court earlier this year that Trump is entitled to broad immunity from prosecution, to serve as the solicitor general of the United States.

Trump made the announcement in a statement on Thursday evening, calling Sauer a “deeply accomplished, masterful appellate attorney.”

The 50-year-old Sauer has many of the credentials associated with others who have served as the country’s top … Read the rest

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E. coli O157:H7 outbreak reported among students and parents in St. Louis County

St. Louis County health officials are investigating an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections among students and parents at a local high school.

The sick people from Rockwood Summit High School all attended an off-campus event, according to the St. Louis County Department of Health.

As of Nov. 14, there were 19 patients. Some of the patients have been laboratory confirmed but others are awaiting test results. The health department has not publicly reported what event the sick people attended.… Read the rest

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The morning read for Wednesday, Nov. 13

The morning read for Wednesday, Nov. 13

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The world’s most valuable company is before the justices today for oral arguments in NVIDIA Corp. v. E. Ohman J:or Fonder AB. Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Wednesday morning read:

  • Sparks fly as justices spar with feds over deportation deadlines (Kelsey Reichmann, Courthouse News Service)
  • Mafia Case Tests Supreme Court on Crime of Violence Limits (Kimberly Strawbridge Robinson, Bloomberg Law)
  • US Supreme Court turns away
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Wisconsin parents challenge school support plan for transgender students

Wisconsin parents challenge school support plan for transgender students

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The Relist Watch column examines cert petitions that the Supreme Court has “relisted” for its upcoming conference. A short explanation of relists is available here.

The Supreme Court continues to whittle down its backlog of relisted cases. At the last conference, the court disposed of four. It noted probable jurisdiction (the arcane term for when the court decides to review one of the few types of cases over which it has mandatory appellate jurisdiction) in a case involving … Read the rest

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Boost Your Online Visibility With Strategic Photo Naming: Why It Works and How to Do It Right

When it comes to building a strong online presence, many people focus on content, keywords and social engagement – but often overlook a small yet impactful detail: naming their photos. This seemingly minor step can significantly boost your searchability, especially on professional platforms like LinkedIn, and reinforces your brand identity in the digital landscape. Here’s why it matters, along with actionable steps to make the most of it.

Why Naming Your Photos Matters for Search and Visibility

  1. Optimize for Search
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The morning read for Friday, Nov. 8

The morning read for Friday, Nov. 8

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Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Friday morning read:

  • US Supreme Court mulls Facebook bid to escape securities fraud suit (John Kruzel, Reuters)
  • Trump will name more conservative judges. He may even pick a majority of the Supreme Court. (Sahil Kapur & Lawrence Hurley, NBC News)
  • As Trump grasps unprecedented power, the Supreme Court’s decision on presidential immunity looms large (John Fritze, CNN)
  • Keep the Nine
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