Has Tom Goldstein’s luck run out? Prominent American lawyer on trial for poker money

Has Tom Goldstein’s luck run out? Prominent American lawyer on trial for poker money

By Jan Wolfe WASHINGTON, Jan 12 (Reuters) – Tom Goldstein was a prominent Washington lawyer who argued dozens of cases before the U.S. Supreme Court until a double life involving high-stakes poker games hijacked his career. Now, Goldstein is betting that jurors will throw out federal tax evasion charges against him and spare him prison … Read more

Companies are preparing – as best they can – for possible chargebacks

Companies are preparing – as best they can – for possible chargebacks

The companies are jockeying for position if the Supreme Court forces the Trump administration to repay billions in tariff revenue it collected this year. But they do so without clarity on the best approach and amid much uncertainty about whether any decision to invalidate Trump’s signature “framework” tariffs and demand refunds is even on the … Read more

How the Supreme Court Emboldened Democrats in California and Elsewhere by Redrawing US House Maps

How the Supreme Court Emboldened Democrats in California and Elsewhere by Redrawing US House Maps

The Supreme Court’s upholding of how Texas Republicans redrew the state’s congressional map gives hope to California Democrats as they prepare to defend their map in court this month — and encourages other states to follow suit. The High Court allowed Texas to use a congressional map, giving Republicans a better shot at five additional … Read more

US Supreme Court revives Texas’ pro-Republican voting map

US Supreme Court revives Texas’ pro-Republican voting map

By John Kruzel WASHINGTON, Dec 4 (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday revived a redrawn Texas electoral map designed to add more Republicans to the U.S. House of Representatives, boosting President Donald Trump’s bid for his party to retain control of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections. The justices granted a request by … Read more