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obituary1 year ago

Ted Olson, Influential Conservative Lawyer and Former Solicitor General, Passes Away at 84

Ted Olson, a prominent legal figure and former U.S. Solicitor General, passed away at 84 after a stroke. Known for arguing 65 Supreme Court cases, Olson gained fame with Bush v. Gore and was a key figure in legal battles over campaign finance, anti-terrorism policies, and same-sex marriage. Despite his conservative roots, he supported causes like DACA and gay marriage, earning respect across political lines. Olson's career was marked by personal tragedy and professional triumphs, leaving a lasting impact on American law.

via NPR|
#bush-v-gore#gay-marriage#obituary
obituary1 year ago

Remembering Theodore B. Olson: A Legal Luminary

Gibson Dunn mourns the passing of Theodore B. Olson, a prominent partner and former U.S. Solicitor General, who passed away on November 13, 2024. Olson, a key figure in the firm's Appellate and Constitutional Law Practice Group, was renowned for his influential Supreme Court advocacy, including landmark cases like Bush v. Gore and Citizens United. His contributions to law and public service were widely recognized, earning him numerous accolades. Olson's legacy is honored by the firm, which recently named a moot courtroom after him in Los Angeles.

via Gibson Dunn|
#appellate-law#gibson-dunn#obituary
politics2 years ago

"High-profile departures and political ambitions surround Ken Paxton's impeachment defense"

Two top deputies of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, Solicitor General Judd Stone and Assistant Attorney General Christopher Hilton, have resigned from the embattled office to continue private practice at the Stone Hilton Law Firm. Stone and Hilton had previously taken leave without pay to assist Paxton's defense team during his impeachment trial, which ended in his acquittal. Concerns were raised about the office's ability to function properly during their extended absence. The attorney general's office has not yet announced successors for their positions.

via The Texas Tribune|
#impeachment-trial#ken-paxton#politics