At the outset of a trial in one of Trump's lawsuits, Reserve Judge Stephen Simanek says he will not allow anyone to intervene or file friend-of-the-court briefs.

Here are the details on today's case:

Meanwhile, Trump's allies in the state Legislature will hold a hearing today over how the election was conducted. Some background on that hearing is here:

The judge today says he wants the hearing to be efficient and he plans to rule soon. He notes the Electoral College meets on Monday.

Arguments begin with Trump attorney Jim Troupis saying the doctrine of laches does not apply.

Readers are always clamoring for more coverage of arguments about laches.