Today, the Supreme Court of the United States granted certiorari in two cases:
Ellingburg v. United States, No. 23-3129: This case addresses the Ex Post Facto Clause of the U.S. Constitution, which the government...more
4/8/2025
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Statutory Interpretation
The Supreme Court of the United States issued two decisions today:
Lackey v. Stinnie, No. 23-621: This case clarifies when attorneys’ fees may be awarded to a “prevailing party” in a civil rights lawsuit via 42 U.S.C....more
2/26/2025
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The Supreme Court of the United States issued one decision today:
Andrew v. White, No. 23-6573: In this case, the Court addressed whether the State violated petitioner Brenda Andrew’s due process rights when, during her...more
1/22/2025
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Statutory Interpretation
On Thursday, June 13, the Supreme Court of the United States issued three decisions:
FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, No. 23-235: This case involves an attempt to rescind the Food and Drug Administration’s...more
6/17/2024
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Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v Food and Drug Administration ,
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Notice Requirements ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Removal Proceedings ,
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Standing ,
Starbucks ,
Starbucks Corp. v McKinney ,
Trademarks ,
Unfair Labor Practices ,
USPTO
Today, the Supreme Court of the United States issued two opinions:
Culley v. Marshall, No. 22-585: This case addresses the due process rights that apply to civil forfeiture proceedings. Petitioners in this case each...more
Today, the Supreme Court of the United States granted certiorari in one case:
Glossip v. Oklahoma, No. 22-7466: This criminal procedure case addresses the obligation of prosecutors to disclose information to the...more
On Friday, January 12, the Supreme Court of the United States granted certiorari in five cases:
Smith v. Spizzirri, No. 22-1218: This case involves the interpretation of Section 3 of the Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”),...more
1/19/2024
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Certiorari ,
Cruel & Unusual Punishment ,
Due Process ,
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NLRB ,
Non-Citizens ,
Preliminary Injunctions ,
SCOTUS ,
Social Security Act ,
Stays ,
Unemployment Benefits ,
Visas
Today, the Supreme Court of the United States issued three decisions:
Mallory v. Norfolk Southern R. Co., No. 21-1168: This case addressed whether companies consent to jurisdiction in states where they have registered to...more
Today, the Supreme Court of the United States issued three decisions:
MOAC Mall Holdings LLC v. Transform Holdco LLC, No. 21-1270: This bankruptcy case involved the interpretation of Bankruptcy Code § 363(m) and its...more
4/21/2023
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SCOTUS ,
Turkey