The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has announced that it will release opinions in one or more argued cases from the current term on Friday, April 12. This announcement will be tracked live on SCOTUSblog, providing timely and critical updates to legal professionals around the globe. In anticipation of this announcement, SCOTUSblog has…
Each weekday, a selection of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links on legal matters is curated to bring attention to recent developments in the Supreme Court and the greater legislative sphere. This discussion provides a quick overview of what was compiled for the morning of Thursday, April 11. At the top of the news…
In a bid to reexamine California’s worker-protection law, rideshare companies are asking the Supreme Court to reconsider the state’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). The crux of the matter is an arbitration agreement which, under the PAGA, has been seen as unenforceable by state courts. PAGA, enacted 20 years ago, enables workers to file lawsuits…
Renowned legal commentator Ellena Erskine recently published her daily roundup on SCOTUSblog, offering a concise snapshot of the day’s most noteworthy Supreme Court-related articles, commentary, and other links. In her Wednesday edition dated April 10, 2024, Erskine noted that the court was expected to release one or more opinions from the current term on Friday,…
The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments on April 16th in the case of Joseph Fischer, a former police officer from Pennsylvania charged in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, attacks on the U.S. Capitol. Among the charges Fischer faces includes assaulting a police officer, disorderly conduct in the Capitol, and the obstruction…
Stay ahead of the curve with today’s legal news in review. In keeping with our ongoing commitment to provide up-to-date coverage, we’ve compiled a list of key news items and noteworthy commentary related to the Supreme Court for the morning of Tuesday, April 9. A noteworthy highlight includes a move by special counsel, urging the…
Beginnings of a week often usher in fresh and significant legal discourse. The morning read for Monday, April 8 was no exception. Legal professionals bearing an interest in Supreme Court activities may find the following recollection of noteworthy events beneficial. Arguably one of the most urgent items in the morning read referenced a Supreme Court…
Retired Justice Stephen Breyer recently conversed with law student Ibrain Hernández Rangel about the latter’s latest book, Reading the Constitution: Why I Chose Pragmatism, Not Textualism. The dialogue, which traversed career milestones and Breyer’s perspective on the role of judges in a constitutional democracy, was condensed for brevity and lucidity. Read more on SCOTUSblog. Breyer…
Today’s clusters of legal news and commentary present a brief but comprehensive analysis of what’s happening at the Supreme Court. We’ll be connecting you directly with stories, case analyses, and articles that are shaping the legal conversations of today in big firms and corporations around the world. Among today’s noteworthy articles, a piece by Zach…
Each weekday, news outlets across the globe carefully sift through a vast array of information to compile a brief list of noteworthy developments related to the Supreme Court. On this particular Thursday, one such compilation brought forth several topics of interest that are now arena for discussions amongst various factions of the society. A newly…
During World War II, the United States government, under the direction of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, enlisted oil refineries to help meet the war’s rapidly increasing demand for fuel. However, this move led to an environmental problem—an excess of hazardous waste, some of which seeped into the ecosystems surrounding the facilities. This is the central…
In the current legal landscape, staying updated with the recent developments from the highest court of the land, the Supreme Court, can provide crucial insights that may influence various legal proceedings. Particularly this Wednesday, April 3, presented some critical points of note. Each weekday, a careful selection of news articles, commentary and other significant links…
The United States Supreme Court has once again become the fulcrum of interest and attention with important cases and crucial decisions marking this week’s proceedings. For anyone interested in perusing day-to-day updates about the nation’s highest court, it would be advantageous to be apprised of a shortlist of news articles, commentary, and other critical links…
Legal professionals, as part of your weekday routine to stay informed around the happening of the Supreme Court, we have curated a short list of articles, commentaries, and notable links today, Monday, April 1, to help you be in line with ongoing legal trends, debates, and landmark rulings. In a distinct exploration of a death…
Each weekday, a selection of noteworthy news articles, commentaries, and other links related to the Supreme Court are compiled for readers. The round-up on Friday, March 29, brought historical perspectives on law to the forefront of discussion, featuring a particularly remarkable Supreme Court abortion case that has been compared to 19th-century chastity laws. These laws,…
The U.S. Supreme Court justices seem to lean in favor of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in a controversial case disputing the tax treatment of life insurance policies held by closely knit corporations following the death of a shareholder. This matter was significantly more subdued compared to other recent cases, such as Tuesday’s case involving…
Our legal landscape witnesses constant shifts, and staying informed about these developments, especially concerning the Supreme Court, is crucial for legal professionals. Following curated news articles, commentary, and noteworthy links serves as a potent way of staying updated. For example, SCOTUSblog, a well-respected source of Supreme Court news, provides a short list of pertinent readings…
The legal world starts its day with significant cases being heard by the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS). On Wednesday, March 27, 2024, the Justices will listen to the oral arguments in two spotlight-grabbing cases. The first case, Erlinger v. U.S, is an eagerly-awaited trial that has sparked interest across the country. The…
The dust has settled in the courtrooms but the fast-paced debate surrounding medication-induced abortion is far from over. The central argument revolves around the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and its 2016 and 2021 actions facilitating access to mifepristone, an abortion-inducing drug, as detailed in SCOTUSblog’s recent article by Mark Walsh. The case of FDA…
In a likely turn of events, mifepristone, a drug commonly used in medication abortions, is set to remain widely available in the United States. This follows a Tuesday session in which the Supreme Court hinted at this possibility during approximately 90 minutes of oral arguments. A majority of the justices seemed prepared to reject the…
On Tuesday, March 26, at exactly 10 a.m. EDT, the justices convened to hear oral argument surrounding the case of the Food and Drug Administration vs. the Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine. The conversation marks one of the especially noteworthy events related to the Supreme Court. Ellena Erskine reported the case on SCOTUSblog, providing an extensive…
The Supreme Court is set to consider a practice that is commonplace in estate planning for closely held corporations. In an attempt to maintain the business within the family after the passing of a shareholder, it’s typical for businesses to purchase a life insurance policy out on the life of an older shareholder. On the…
In the morning of March 25th, the Supreme Court Justices readied themselves to hear oral arguments in two notable cases – Becerra v. San Carlos Apache Tribe and Harrow v. Department of Defense. This is a time-honored tradition that adds a facet of predictability to the often chaotic and fluctuating legal landscape. The first case…
In an intriguing development, the US Supreme Court is set to scrutinize the Michael v. Davis case, the first to be relisted after a break of more than a month. The case involves a murder confession, admitted erroneously according to the defendant, yet regarded as ‘harmless’ by the initial judge. Kurt Michaels, a 24-year-old former…
On Friday, March 22, legal professionals across the globe awoke to a series of important laws and regulations updates, offering new perspectives and insights into the rapidly changing world of law and legislation. Ellena Erskine, a known journalist specializing in legal news coverage, brought us a summary of some of the most significant occurrences. For…