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James Langford
Hall of Fame: Randy Johnston
By James Langford | Lawyer Limelights
The Texas litigator, known for his wizardry bringing professional misconduct and malpractice cases, moonlights as a blues guitarist.
May 25, 2023
Supreme Court Keeps Full Access to Abortion Pill
By James Langford | News & Features
The U.S. Supreme Court blocked a lower court decision late Friday that would have limited or cut off…
April 21, 2023
Clarence Thomas defends luxury trips at heart of Supreme Court scandal
By James Langford | News & Features
He's facing calls to abandon his lifetime seat on the U.S. Supreme Court after failing to report years of billionaire-funded luxury jaunts.
April 8, 2023
U.S. Will Appeal Decision Cutting Off Abortion Pill Access
By James Langford | News & Features
The decision conflicts with a ruling in Washington federal court, setting up a likely pathway to the U.S. Supreme Court on abortion pill access.
April 8, 2023
Abortion pill’s fate hinges on clashing lawsuits after Roe’s fall
By James Langford | News & Features
The use of mifepristone has surged amid dwindling access to surgical alternatives after Roe v. Wade was overturned.
April 6, 2023
Supreme Court wrestles with $400B question in student loan case
By James Langford | News & Features
Supreme Court conservatives are skeptical of the Biden administration’s student debt relief plan, but overturning it hinges on standing.
March 16, 2023
Legal Consultant Limelight: Chip Hodgkins
By James Langford | Legal Consultant Limelights
Chip Hodgkins gave up a C-suite office at a publicly traded company to form Statera Capital with litigator Andy Woltman.
February 14, 2023
Validity Finance Provides Litigation Strength in Uncertain Times
By James Langford | Legal Consultant Limelights, Litigation Funders
In a shaky economy, Validity is helping corporations and law firms pursue legal funding as a business opportunity.
January 25, 2023
Lawyer Limelight: Frank Pitre
By James Langford | Lawyer Limelights, Plaintiff Consumer Limelights
The name partner at Cotchett Pitre & McCarthy has built a career on fighting for the powerless agains the powerful.
January 9, 2023
Lawyer Limelight: Ryan Sparacino
By James Langford | Lawyer Limelights
The investigations attorney sees his anti-terrorism cases as the most important he'll ever take on, helping American heroes obtain justice and keeping this country safer.
December 8, 2022
Lawyer Limelight: Ira Schacter
By James Langford | Lawyer Limelights, News & Features
The Cadwalader partner has built a career around thinking from the client's perspective and being inventive with each deal.
November 9, 2022
Hall of Fame Lawyer Limelight: Brad Brian
By James Langford | Lawyer Limelights, News & Features
Brad Brian gave up a shot at pro baseball to become a trial lawyer. He's now the chairman of Munger, Tolles & Olsen.
September 22, 2022
Supreme Court conservatives overturn Roe v. Wade
By James Langford | News & Features
The Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that legalized abortion, in a 6-3 ruling supported only by the court's Republican appointees.
June 24, 2022
Lawyer Limelight: Justin Anderson
By James Langford | Lawyer Limelights, Paul Weiss Features
If you can’t explain something simply, Albert Einstein observed, you don’t understand …
June 2, 2022
Legal Consultant Limelight: Matt Blumenstein
By James Langford | Legal Consultant Limelights, Litigation Funders
In another life, Matt Blumenstein would be a trial lawyer at a boutique firm or managing litigation …
May 23, 2022