News & Analysis as of

Supreme Court of the United States › Discovery › Dismissals

The United States Supreme Court is the highest court of the United States and is charged with interpreting federal law, including the United States Constitution. The Court's docket is largely discretionary... more +
The United States Supreme Court is the highest court of the United States and is charged with interpreting federal law, including the United States Constitution. The Court's docket is largely discretionary with only a limited number of cases granted review each term.  The Court is comprised of one chief justice and eight associate justices, who are nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate to hold lifetime positions. less -
Jones Day

U.S. Supreme Court Encourages Federal Rule 7(a)(7) Replies—A Potential Boon for Defendants

Jones Day on

The U.S. Supreme Court recently reminded district courts that they may use Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 7(a)(7)—a little-known rule—to screen out meritless complaints before discovery....more

Jenner & Block

Supreme Court Evaluates Scope of Attorney-Client Privilege for Dual-Purpose Communications

Jenner & Block on

On January 9, 2023, the US Supreme Court heard oral argument in the matter of In re Grand Jury, No. 21-1397, which asked the Court to determine whether “dual-purpose” communications involving both legal and business advice...more

Hudson Cook, LLP

After Oral Argument, High Court Seems Poised to Preserve FDCPA Status Quo

Hudson Cook, LLP on

In Rotkiske v. Klemm, the Supreme Court has the opportunity to do what many plaintiffs’ attorneys have dreamed of for years:  effectively expand the FDCPA’s one-year statute of limitations by applying the “discovery rule” to...more

3 Results
 / 
View per page
Page: of 1

"My best business intelligence, in one easy email…"

Your first step to building a free, personalized, morning email brief covering pertinent authors and topics on JD Supra:
Sign up Log in
*By using the service, you signify your acceptance of JD Supra's Privacy Policy.
- hide
- hide