Morning Docket

Morning Docket: 09.10.25

* Judge blocks effort to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook, noting that pre-role misconduct -- in this case, a mere accusation of pre-role misconduct to boot -- doesn't meet the statutory definition of a "for cause" dismissal. [Politico] * Federal judges are learning from each other's experiences. It's why Judge Sooknanan oversaw a grueling, round-the-clock oversight effort having watched the government exploit Judge Boasberg for treating them like good faith litigants. [Lawfare] * Banksy piece depicting a UK judge using a gave to brutally beat a protester will be removed. [Legal Cheek] * Supreme Court to fast track appeal of Trump's tariffs case. Big test for a Court that already tried to twist itself in knots to build a conception of presidential power that's unlimited right up until it impacts their stock portfolios. [CNBC] * Former Biglaw associate accused in DC occupation receives the latest no bill from a grand jury [WUSA] * Second Circuit to hear appeal in "Tylenol causes autism" suits. The Onion had the best take on this latest of RFK Jr.'s insane theories. [Law.com] * LGBTQ rights lawyer indicted in Alabama for judge shopping. Meanwhile, in Amarillo, that's just called "a Tuesday." [Reuters] * Just Ken... getting a DUI. [Lowering the Bar]

* Judge blocks effort to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook, noting that pre-role misconduct — in this case, a mere accusation of pre-role misconduct to boot — doesn’t meet the statutory definition of a “for cause” dismissal. [Politico]

* Federal judges are learning from each other’s experiences. It’s why Judge Sooknanan oversaw a grueling, round-the-clock oversight effort having watched the government exploit Judge Boasberg for treating them like good faith litigants. [Lawfare]

* Banksy piece depicting a UK judge using a gave to brutally beat a protester will be removed. [Legal Cheek]

* Supreme Court to fast track appeal of Trump’s tariffs case. Big test for a Court that already tried to twist itself in knots to build a conception of presidential power that’s unlimited right up until it impacts their stock portfolios. [CNBC]

* Former Biglaw associate accused in DC occupation receives the latest no bill from a grand jury [WUSA]

* Second Circuit to hear appeal in “Tylenol causes autism” suits. The Onion had the best take on this latest of RFK Jr.’s insane theories. [Law.com]

* LGBTQ rights lawyer indicted in Alabama for judge shopping. Meanwhile, in Amarillo, that’s just called “a Tuesday.” [Reuters]

* Just Ken… getting a DUI. [Lowering the Bar]