By Scott Merrill The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is attempting to intervene in how state bar associations handle cases brought against current or former DOJ attorneys. The proposed move, legal experts say, undermines the authority of state bar associations and disciplinary systems like New Hampshire’s Attorney Discipline Office (ADO) to discipline federal prosecutors and … Read more
By Scott Merrill When Maggie Goodlander was sworn in last January as the US Representative for New Hampshire’s Second Congressional District, her first term quickly drew national attention. Last November, Goodlander was one of six congressional leaders with military and intelligence backgrounds who released a video reminding US troops that they are duty-bound to refuse … Read more
By Scott Merrill If the New Hampshire Constitution of 1784 is defined by anything as much as longevity, it is restraint – particularly around taxation and the concentration of power. Across nearly 250 years, repeated debates and constitutional conventions have left behind a fragmented historical record. Today, that record is being carefully reconstructed by an … Read more
By Scott Merrill People in the Granite State can debate whether the cost of living is increasing too much, but there’s no question that it’s rising – and wages aren’t keeping up. This is a driving factor for many young attorneys trying to balance their career choices, quality of life, and whether to stay in … Read more
By Scott Merrill In an extraordinary move, the US Department of Justice (DOJ), under President Donald Trump, sued all 15 District of Maryland judges this summer over a procedural order in immigration cases. Though quickly dismissed, the lawsuit is already seen as a major episode in the history of judicial independence and separation of powers. … Read more
By Scott Merrill Editor’s note: Names and identifying details of attorneys quoted in this story have been withheld to protect confidentiality. On the surface, attorneys appear to be experts in control. They master rules, endure the rigors of law school, hold tight to deadlines, and stake their reputations on precision. But beneath that polished exterior, … Read more
By Scott Merrill In a week marked by extraordinary legal clashes, the Trump administration launched an unprecedented lawsuit against 15 federal judges in Maryland on June 24, while the US Supreme Court handed the administration a partial victory in its effort to end birthright citizenship three days later. Together, the developments represent a dramatic escalation … Read more
By Scott Merrill In a striking policy reversal, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced April 25 that it will no longer seek the removal of international students whose F-1 visa statuses were terminated without cause, affecting thousands of students nationwide and offering temporary relief to dozens in New Hampshire. The reversal comes amid mounting … Read more
By Scott Merrill New Hampshire’s Fairness in Women’s Sports Act (HB 1205) feels anything but fair for Iris Turmelle, 14, and Parker Tirrell, 15. The two transgender high school girls filed a lawsuit in August against state officials to stop the enforcement of the law which would prevent them from participating on their high school’s … Read more