The double jeopardy clause of the Fifth Amendment posits that the government only gets a single chance to convict a defendant of a crime. Therefore, if the jury finds a defendant not guilty, the government can not attempt to convict that defendant of the same offense again. An interesting development arises out of the case…
On the morning of Tuesday, November 28, as reported by Ellena Erskine from SCOTUSblog, the Supreme Court Justices are slated to hear oral arguments in two notable cases: McElrath v. Georgia and Wilkinson v. Garland. Although specific details from the argued cases have not been provided in this summary, both promise to be of considerable…
The Supreme Court recently denied an emergency appeal from Ben Toma, the speaker of the Arizona House of Representatives and Warren Petersen, the president of the Arizona Senate, who requested for an order that would require them to be deposed about the legislature’s approval of certain voting laws to be held back. The legislative leaders…
Tuesday’s session at the Supreme Court delved into basic criminal law principles in the case of McElrath v. Georgia. The case centered around the defendant, Damian McElrath, who was prosecuted for multiple crimes following the fatal stabbing of his adoptive mother, Diane McElrath, in 2012. The case is noteworthy for its distinct deliberations and gratuitous…
Justices are set to consider a case with severe ramifications for the Securities and Exchange Commission. The case in question, Securities and Exchange Commission v. Jarkesy, presents three unique constitutional challenges to varying aspects of the SEC. The case surged onto the agenda after a panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th…
Ellena Erskine reported for SCOTUSblog on Monday, 27th November 2023 about the news concerning the Supreme Court. The article is part of a weekday selection featuring noteworthy legal updates, commentary, and a curated list of important news articles focusing on the Supreme Court. The case of Brown v. United States was one of the key…
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has recently put forth a new Code of Conduct. Generally following the architecture of the Code of Conduct for U.S. Judges, it imitates the structure, core principles, and a majority of the clauses with the same wording. The obligation to ensure all involved parties have their represented…
Offering meticulous insight and sharp analysis on Supreme Court matters, Ellena Erskine delivers a consistently thorough morning read. On November 22, 2023, her compilation included news articles, commentary, and an assemblage of noteworthy links that delve into the intricacies of the Supreme Court available here . Erskine’s morning read is a valuable resource for any…
For those who keep a close eye on the U.S. legal landscape, the Tuesday, November 21 reading from SCOTUSblog came with noteworthy excerpts about the Supreme Court. Among the highlights was a focus on recent actions around the Voting Rights Act. The ruling, deemed a significant attempt by Trump-nominated judges to overturn Supreme Court precedent,…
The U.S. Supreme Court recently added two additional hours of argument to its docket for the 2023-24 term. These arguments pertain to cases involving federal funding of healthcare services for Native Americans and the Armed Career Criminal Act. The decision was revealed in a list of orders released following the justices’ private conference on November…
Ellena Erskine posted an informative update on SCOTUSblog on Monday, November 20. The article provides an insightful compilation of noteworthy Supreme Court-related news and commentary handpicked for legal professionals and widely knowledgeable readers. Erskine’s daily list of articles offers you in-depth coverage on matters related to the Supreme Court. This Monday’s articles focused on certain…
In January, the United States Supreme Court will hear arguments in two key cases aiming to overturn a prominent precedent on deference to federal administrative agencies, as pointed out by legal reporter Amy Howe at the SCOTUSblog. Illuminating the calendar for the January argument session are Relentless, Inc. v. Department of Commerce and Loper Bright…
Ellena Erskine’s daily digest on SCOTUSblog is a must-read for legal professionals seeking a snapshot of the day’s Supreme Court-related news. The article, titled “The morning read for Friday, November 17,” promises a carefully curated list of news articles, commentary, and noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. In the spirit of the digest’s dedication…
The efforts of Florida to temporarily enforce a misdemeanor law against children attending drag performances was denied by a divided Supreme Court in recent proceedings. The consequence of this brief unsigned order is such that the state of Florida is currently unable to enforce the law while a Florida restaurant’s challenge against it continues. The…
According to an article by Ellena Erskine, published on November 16, 2023, the Supreme Court is urged to rule against mandatory repatriation tax, in a report that surfaced as part of a digest of important news articles, noteworthy links and commentary revolving around the Supreme court. In addition to this, a logging group asked the…
In a recent blog post by Ellena Erskine on SCOTUSblog, each weekday is said to feature a short list of news articles, commentaries, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court of the United States. The Wednesday morning read of November 15, 2023, shares a compilation of resources intended to provide legal professionals with…
According to a recent report by SCOTUSblog, daily articles, commentary, and noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court are selected each weekday. In the Tuesday edition, a new code of ethics was adopted by the Supreme Court following allegations of undisclosed gifts and travel. The adoption of this new code of ethics is presumably a…
The recent litigations centered around the long-standing medication Zantac have raised complex legal issues, leading affected individuals and their advocates to call on federal courts to examine what is colloquially known as the “finality trap”. This refers to a procedural quirk that leaves legal claimants unable to appeal some of their claims. In a detailed…
In a significant move for the U.S legal landscape, the justices of the Supreme Court announced an official code of conduct in November 2023. Emanating from four-and-a-half years of strategic contemplation, the code was formulated in the wake of revelations suggesting laxity in financial disclosure among Court members. All nine judges signed the document, which…
The justices of the Supreme Court have agreed to decide if the prosecutors in a drug-trafficking case can utilise the testimony of a government witness as expert evidence to argue against the defendant’s claim of ignorance regarding the presence of drugs. The term “blind mule” is used to refer to individuals who are unknowingly used…
The highly renowned SCOTUSblog brings you weekday curated news articles, commentary, and other significant links related to the Supreme Court. As your trusted source of legal update for Monday, November 13, the digest covers a range of pressing issues, including the potential end of the Chevron doctrine and insights into the activities of Justice Barrett….
Ellena Erskine of the SCOTUSblog provided a valuable rundown of noteworthy news stories, legal commentary, and other links on November 9, 2023. The primary focus of this roundup was the Supreme Court, as is customary to their daily reporting. The information presented was clearly important for any legal professional; from lawyers to corporate executives, anyone…
Legal professionals and observers around the world kept their eyes on the U.S. Supreme Court yesterday, November 8th. The day was marked by a noteworthy consideration of a 1994 law protecting domestic violence victims in a high-stakes gun case that stirred interest among both legal circles and the general public. The details of the day’s…
In a recent development, the Supreme Court has given a green signal for a trial in Louisiana, moving forward against a collection of oil companies. The trial, initiated by Cameron Parish situated in Southwest Louisiana, is seeking compensation for the coastal land loss which they claim has been caused due to activities of these oil…
Recent proceedings in the Supreme Court hint at a likely decision to uphold a federal law, barring anyone under a restraining order due to domestic violence from possessing a firearm. Following an hour and half of oral arguments, several members of the bench demonstrated concern over the potential ramifications of overruling a federal appeals court…