U.S.: Pandemic lawsuits from voters, worshipers, prisoners meet roadblock at Supreme Court

USA Today: "The coronavirus pandemic has fueled an outbreak of lawsuits from voters, church worshipers, prisoners and others challenging public health policies, but the Supreme Court is proving to be a roadblock."

Shooting at U.S. judge’s home highlights risks outside court

Bloomberg News: "A shooting at a New Jersey federal judge’s home that killed her son and wounded her husband comes as threats to judges and other court workers are increasing."

8th Circuit decides 3 N.D. cases

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has issued opinions in three North Dakota cases: it affirmed the conviction in heroin-distribution conspiracy case; it affirmed a summary judgment in a bankruptcy case related to an oil exploration agreement; and it affirmed the sentence in a drug distribution case.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg announces cancer recurrence, says chemotherapy yielding 'positive results'

CNN: "Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said Friday she is undergoing chemotherapy to treat a recurrence of cancer. The treatment is yielding 'positive results.'"

U.S.: Some courts slow reopening plans as COVID cases rise

U.S. Courts: "At a time when some states are backtracking on plans to restore business and government operations, a number of federal courts also are slowing plans to reopen courthouse doors as coronavirus (COVID-19) case numbers escalate in many states."

Blockbuster decisions in 6 areas of law made this a SCOTUS term to remember

ABA Journal: "The most important lesson from the Supreme Court's just completed term is that it is truly the John Roberts court."

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg hospitalized with infection

USA Today: "Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was admitted to a hospital Tuesday for treatment of a possible infection, marking the latest medical issue for the four-time cancer survivor."

From NEPA to North Dakota, 4 pipeline fights to watch

E&E News: "The outlook for U.S. pipelines changed dramatically last week with the cancellation of the Atlantic Coast natural gas project and a temporary shutdown of the Dakota Access oil pipeline."