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Patrick M. Murphy, Esq., pmurphy@lawyersweekly.com
Reporter, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly & Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly
Pat Murphy has worked more than 30 years in legal publishing as a manager, editor and reporter for various websites and publications.
A member of the Ohio Bar, before becoming an award-winning journalist Pat served four years as a law clerk at the Ohio Court of Appeals, 8th District. There, Pat drafted opinions for two judges in cases involving all types of civil litigation and criminal prosecutions, including death penalty review.
Pat is the proud father of Patrick Jr., who works as a licensed clinical social worker at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. A devotee of the Bigfoot legend, Pat often ranges the woods of Eastern Ohio on the lookout for the mythical creature, accompanied by his trusted sidekick, Buttons, a golden retriever/lab mix. Pat can be reached via email at pmurphy@lawyersweekly.com or at (440) 729-2347.
Recent Articles from Pat Murphy
From the Bench
June 26, 2025
Justices nix suit to lift Planned Parenthood Medicaid exclusion
A Medicaid beneficiary did not have an individual right to sue under §1983 to enjoin the state of South Carolina from terminating Planned Parenthood from its Medicaid program, a divided […]
From the Bench
June 26, 2025
SCOTUS limits ADA claims for disabled retirees
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that retirees not seeking work cannot sue under the ADA, rejecting a firefighter's disability discrimination claim.
Editor's Picks
June 23, 2025
Trial Court violates press’s right of access, suit says
Courthouse News sues Massachusetts Trial Court, alleging unconstitutional delays in press access to newly filed civil complaints.
From the Bench
June 22, 2025
Texas can’t go to court to block nuclear storage site, justices rule
The U.S. Supreme Court rules Texas can’t go to court to challenge a license issued by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to construct a facility in West Texas to store spent nuclear fuel.
From the Bench
June 22, 2025
SCOTUS sends refineries’ appeals of EPA actions to D.C. Circuit
SCOTUS rules EPA refinery waivers must be reviewed in the D.C. Circuit, not regional courts, pursuant to exception in the Clean Air Act’s venue provisions.
From the Bench
June 22, 2025
EPA’s denial of state plans subject to regional review, SCOTUS rules
SCOTUS rules that challenges to EPA state implementation plan denials in Oklahoma and Utah have venue within the regional circuit, not the D.C. Circuit, under the Clean Air Act.
From the Bench
June 22, 2025
Justices recognize limited jury trial right in prisoner cases
Supreme Court rules 5-4 that juries can decide if prisoners met PLRA exhaustion requirements when facts overlap with civil rights claims.
From the Bench
June 20, 2025
SCOTUS: Retailers can challenge FDA’s rejection of vaping products
The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that vape retailers can challenge FDA denials of e-cigarette marketing applications under the Tobacco Control Act.
From the Bench
June 20, 2025
SCOTUS resuscitates challenge to Calif. emission rules
SCOTUS rules 7–2 that fuel producers have standing to challenge EPA approval of California’s electric vehicle and emissions regulations.
From the Bench
June 18, 2025
SCOTUS upholds Tenn. ban on transgender treatment for minors
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld Tennessee’s ban on transgender treatment for minors, ruling the law satisfies “rational basis” test under the Equal Protection Clause.
Editor's Picks
June 18, 2025
Judge: Musk shielded by arbitration clause in Tesla contracts
Elon Musk can compel arbitration in Tesla EV range lawsuit despite being sued personally, judge rules he qualifies as an affiliate and agent of Tesla.
Editor's Picks
June 17, 2025
Judge sounds alarm on RMV’s tardy license suspension hearings
A District Court judge rules RMV violated state law by delaying breath test license suspension hearings beyond the 15 days.
