federal case

NOUN

minor problem made into a major issue

Synonyms

WEAK

big deal much ado about nothing storm in a teacup

Example Sentences

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After five days of deliberations, a jury found Ridley-Thomas guilty in a sprawling federal case involving a quid pro quo with the then-dean of USC’s social work program, Marilyn Flynn.

From Los Angeles Times

Our former president's legal team now includes an "insurance lawyer who's never had a federal case, a past general counsel for a parking-garage company and a former host at far-right One America News."

From Salon

Daniels said having his charges dismissed in Georgia should improve Hobbs’ standing in the federal case.

From Seattle Times

The hush money payment kicked off the Manhattan probe after Cohen pleaded guilty in a federal case to making a payment that amounted to an illegal campaign contribution on behalf of Trump.

From Salon

This means there is not any binding federal case law to follow, and different states have applied the law differently.

From Salon