U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Ryan Douglas Nelson is charged with battery in Idaho Falls after allegedly taking and stomping on a man’s glasses during a parking lot confrontation. Police claim this incident has resulted in two criminal counts against Nelson.

Hannah Lauck has been named chief judge of the Eastern District of Virginia, a court widely regarded as the “rocket docket” for its high volume of rapid-fire cases. Her appointment underscores the ongoing evolution of federal courts in maintaining efficient and timely proceedings.