The issue focused on the case of an online tax law firm, which has been playing a political game in court to keep its legal rights.

A federal judge said that there is "at least one serious economic problem" for state employees and others who are required to make public financial statements.

U.S. District Judge Mark C. Bovard had already decided to move forward with the civil trial. The latest hearing was set for Jan. 6, but it's not clear if the court will