Tag: Supreme Court
SCOTUSblog Founder’s Negative $3.3M Net Worth Revealed
Renowned SCOTUSblog Co-Founder Faces Financial Challenges Amidst Legal BattleIn a recent court filing, Tom Goldstein, co-founder of SCOTUSblog and former U.S. Supreme Court litigator, revealed his current financial struggles as he faces allegations of...
Term Limits for Supreme Court Justices: Explained and Endorsed by Biden
President Joe Biden recently penned an op-ed for the Washington Post, advocating for term limits and a binding ethics code for U.S. Supreme Court justices. He also called for a constitutional amendment to overturn...
Clarence Thomas Defends Bump Stocks, Praises Shooting Skill Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas Supports...
This morning, the Supreme Court overturned a Trump administration gun regulation that banned "bump stocks" under the authority to ban "machine guns." Bump stocks are devices that allow shooters to achieve fully automatic results...
Foreign Aid Groups Seek Release of $2 Billion USAID Funds
Foreign Aid Groups Advocate for Release of $2 Billion USAID FundsIn a compelling plea to the United States Supreme Court, foreign aid organizations are fervently advocating for the release of approximately $2 billion in...
Amy Coney Barrett criticizes Clarence Thomas: Here’s why
Amy Coney Barrett recently expressed her disagreement with Clarence Thomas's approach to cherry-picking cases. It's refreshing to hear a different perspective from her. Thomas, on the other hand, commended the skill involved in using...
Extreme Judicial Malfunction in Death Penalty Case, According to 6th Circuit
A federal appeals court recently made a significant decision in a death penalty case, granting relief to the inmate who challenged his sentencing. The court found that an Ohio judge displayed bias by involving...
SCOTUS Fails to Address Chinese Access to TikTok Data Threat
The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on January 17 regarding the federal law banning TikTok has raised significant concerns about national security. This ruling has sparked a debate about the implications of restricting a...
Supreme Court Chief Justice Holds Key Role in State-Funded Religious School Challenge
Alright folks, so there's this big ol' debate going on about whether Oklahoma should be shelling out some cash for a Catholic charter school. Chief Justice John Roberts is right smack in the middle...
Roberts Shifts Supreme Court Consensus in Blockbuster Term
The recent Supreme Court term has been nothing short of a blockbuster, with Justice Roberts playing a pivotal role in shifting the Court's consensus. This term has been marked by several high-profile cases that...
Roberts Blames Congress for Strained Relationship with Supreme Court
The strained relationship between the U.S. Supreme Court and Congress has recently come under the spotlight, with Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. pointing fingers at "public officials" for dangerous remarks about the courts. In...
Can Medicaid Beneficiaries Sue States for Defunding Planned Parenthood?
The U.S. Supreme Court to Decide on Medicaid Beneficiaries' Rights in Planned Parenthood CaseThe U.S. Supreme Court has taken up a crucial case that could determine whether Medicaid beneficiaries have the right to sue...
SCOTUS to Revisit President’s Power to Fire Officials
SCOTUS to Revisit President's Power to Fire OfficialsThe U.S. Supreme Court finds itself at the forefront of a significant legal battle involving the powers of the president to dismiss officials within the executive branch....
Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Transgender Troops: What You Need to Know
The U.S. Supreme Court gave the okay to the Trump administration to go ahead and enforce a ban on transgender troops while the legal battle rages on. The court decided to put a hold...
Religious Public Charter Schools: Supreme Court’s Potential Approval
So, like, this super important hearing happened the other day at the United States Supreme Court. Justice Brett Kavanaugh, you know, the guy with the whole controversy during his confirmation, made a pretty bold...
Supreme Court Decision: Family Sues FBI SWAT Team Raid
In a recent turn of events, the U.S. Supreme Court has taken on a case that delves into a family's harrowing experience with a mistaken SWAT team raid conducted by the FBI in 2017....
Deciding when to Overturn Life Sentences: Insights from a Judge
Insights from Judge Frederic Block on Overturning Life SentencesJudge Frederic Block, a senior judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, has recently shed light on the complex and...
Will the Supreme Court Continue to Protect Domestic Violence Victims? – Law.com
The Supreme Court made a surprising decision this term by putting the rights of domestic violence victims above gun rights. This was a relief for many, including family law attorneys who work on these...
Title: Supreme Court Limits Chevron Deference in Landmark Ruling
On June 28, 2024, the Supreme Court made a significant decision in the cases of Relentless v. Department of Commerce and Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo. This decision overturned the 1984 Chevron U.S.A. Inc....
Mandatory Repatriation Tax Upheld by Supreme Court: What You Need to Know
The U.S. Supreme Court recently upheld the constitutionality of the mandatory repatriation tax, known as the MRT, which was implemented in 2017 under section 965 of the Internal Revenue Code. This decision came after...
Defendants in SEC cases entitled to jury trials, SCOTUS rules
The U.S. Supreme Court made a significant ruling on Thursday, stating that defendants facing civil penalties for securities fraud before the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are entitled to a jury trial under...
Upheld SCOTUS Ruling on Restraining-Order Gun Ban
The U.S. Supreme Court recently made a decision to uphold a federal law that prohibits individuals who are under domestic-violence restraining orders from possessing guns. This ruling was supported by Chief Justice John Roberts,...
Supreme Court Ruling on Fifth Circuit: Key Takeaways
The recent Supreme Court ruling has criticized the Fifth Circuit for mishandling First Amendment issues. This marks the tenth time a repeat offender has had their license reinstated, raising concerns about the effectiveness of...
Centralized Appellate Group Formed by Am Law 100 Firm | Law.com
Intellectual property law firm Fish & Richardson has recently established an appellate group to strengthen its appellate services and enhance its marketing strategies. The group, co-led by principals Lauren Degnan and Nitika Gupta Fiorella,...
Supreme Court Upholds Abortion Drug Access, Challengers Lack Standing Abortion Drug Access Secured by Supreme...
The U.S. Supreme Court recently made a unanimous decision regarding expanded access to the abortion drug mifepristone. The ruling stated that anti-abortion medical groups and doctors who challenged this access lacked standing to sue....
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Fourth Amendment Rights in Landmark Case
In a landmark decision, the United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of Fourth Amendment rights in a case that will have far-reaching implications for law enforcement agencies across the country. The case, Jones...