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Ketanji Brown Jackson would be the first public defender on the Supreme Court. What impact could she have?
“We might see more criminal procedure cases,” says legal analyst Daniel Medwed. -
Supreme Court to hear a case that could limit the EPA's power to fight climate change
The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments Monday in a major environmental case that could hobble the ability of federal agencies to regulate air pollution —… -
How far is too far? Legal analyst dives into privacy concerns in Massachusetts wiretapping proposal
Daniel Medwed breaks down where the courts have set clear boundaries on technology and privacy. -
Parent in ‘Varsity Blues’ scandal gets 15 months in prison
It's the longest sentence handed down so far in the sprawling college admissions bribery scandal. -
Mass. firefighters sue equipment providers over PFAS
The firefighters in the suit, which targets more than two dozen makers and distributors, have all been diagnosed with cancer. -
How will the Mass. juvenile justice system handle the Woburn bullying case?
It's the latest in a string of high-profile incidents of bullying in local schools. -
'Ignored for far too long': Harvard students suing university over sexual harassment share their story
The lawsuit names a anthropology prominent professor. -
Evidence indicates Boston police officer’s death likely an accident as girlfriend faces criminal charges
“It remains to be seen whether this is just treated as a tragedy by a jury or whether it is in fact criminalized,” legal analyst Daniel Medwed said. -
Governor's Council hears case for commuting William Allen's life sentence
Allen and another prisoner would be the first lifers to have their sentences commuted in 25 years. -
Mass. highest court to weigh in on racial bias in predatory home loans
This week, the SJC will look at a case from the subprime lending debacle of the 2000s.
