Fulton County, Georgia, District Attorney Fani Willis came out swinging Wednesday at Republican lawmakers investigating her unsuccessful racketeering prosecution of President Donald Trump, deriding the probe as "foolishness" and a "damn joke."
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DA Willis Rips GOP Probe Of Trump Charges As 'Foolishness'

By Chart Riggall

Fulton County, Georgia, District Attorney Fani Willis came out swinging Wednesday at Republican lawmakers investigating her unsuccessful racketeering prosecution of President Donald Trump, deriding the probe as "foolishness" and a "damn joke."

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After Questioning Judge Nominee, Sen. Kennedy Wants More

By Courtney Bublé

Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., on Wednesday pressed a judicial nominee for Indiana on statements he's made as an ordained elder on sexuality and marriage.

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Jackson Walker Wants Settlements Heard Before Romance Trial

By Adrian Cruz

Following a Texas federal judge's decision to hold off on reviewing malpractice settlements with former bankruptcy clients, Jackson Walker LLP asked the court to reconsider, as the pending motions could save parties time and money.

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Former Judge Eyes Return To Courtroom With Blank Rome

By James Boyle

The retired former chief judge of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania is going back to private practice, joining Blank Rome LLP's Philadelphia office at the start of the new year.

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NC Panel Revives Part Of Solar Co. Ex-Atty's Sex Bias Suit

By Abigail Harrison

A North Carolina attorney can proceed with a piece of her lawsuit alleging a solar company discriminated against her based on sex while she served in a senior legal role, after a state appeals court revived one of her claims Wednesday.

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