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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 -
Fenwick & West LLP

U.S. Supreme Court Allows Honolulu's Lawsuit Against Oil and Gas Companies to Proceed in State Court

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On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court announced that it will not hear an appeal from certain major oil and gas companies to dismiss a lawsuit by the city of Honolulu seeking to hold the companies responsible for the impacts of...more

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U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to New York Health Care Vaccine Mandate

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On December 13, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal of a decision upholding New York state’s recent COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers. The plaintiffs challenged the mandate based on its lack of...more

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Potential Impact on Alabama If U.S. Supreme Court Approves South Dakota Economic Nexus Statute

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To the surprise of many, the U.S. Supreme Court granted the State of South Dakota’s petition for writ of certiorari in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. et al., No. 17-494, on January 12. The case involves the constitutionality...more

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Peer Review Not Protected: U.S. Supreme Court Will Not Disturb Florida Decision Limiting the Patient Safety and Quality...

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A multi-year discovery dispute regarding the adverse medical incident reports of a Jacksonville, Florida hospital concluded on October 2, 2017 when the United States Supreme Court denied a petition for a writ of certiorari in...more

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