On Thursday, the Supreme Court declined to temporarily halt a bankruptcy plan for the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) while an appeal against the plan continues in a federal appeals court. A group of childhood sexual abuse survivors had approached the justices earlier this month to halt BSA’s bankruptcy plan, but the Supreme Court, without…
Every weekday, a concise collection of news articles, commentary, and other significant links pertaining to the U.S. Supreme Court are gathered and shared, providing a vital resource for legal professionals globally. Thursday’s compilation, prominently featured a discussion on how the Supreme Court appears to be in a position to obstruct a Biden-led plan on air…
In a recent landmark ruling of McElrath v. Georgia, the U.S. Supreme Court once again affirmed the foundations of the double jeopardy clause of the Fifth Amendment. The decision, which was handed down in the unanimous opinion authored by Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, stopped the state of Georgia from retrying a man who had previously…
In a recent unanimous decision by the Supreme Court, Justices called for vigorous enforcement of choice-of-law clauses in maritime insurance contracts. The decision in Great Lakes Insurance v. Raiders Retreat Realty did not surprise those who had followed the previous fall’s oral arguments, which revealed a bench deeply skeptical of the uncertainties maritime insurance contracts…
The U.S Supreme Court revealed a disposition on Wednesday that seems favorable to states, companies and trade associations striving to temporarily impede a rule set forth by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This rule seeks to decrease air pollution discharged by power plants as well as other industrial facilities in 23 states, which prefer not…
On the morning of Wednesday, February 21, the Supreme Court prepared to release opinions on one or more argued cases. The legal professionals world over were invited to participate live at 10 a.m. EST to follow these releases in real-time. Later in the day, the justices gathered to hear oral arguments in two prominent cases,…
The Supreme Court has dismissed petitions by several New York landlords to overturn the city’s rent-stabilization laws, a system that has been in place for over half a century. These laws apply to approximately 44% of all rentals in New York City, that is, around a million homes. A central feature of the system is…
The 2023-24 term at the Supreme Court is set to conclude its regularly scheduled oral arguments with three highly scrutinised disputes. A notable point of contention includes the interpretation of federal criminal law, central to Special Counsel Jack Smith’s prosecution of former President Donald Trump, according to SCOTUSblog. One of the listed disputes is the…
The public announcement of court opinions slated for Wednesday, Feb 21, is likely to receive live coverage, capturing the momentous release of the court’s judgments in one or more of the cases argued in the current term. The practice of releasing these court opinions allows the judgements to be understood, discussed, and scrutinised, enhancing both…
The question of classifying workers within the scope of the Federal Arbitration Act’s (FAA) exemption was under the lens of U.S. Supreme Court Justices, as they deliberated the scope of the term ‘transportation workers’. An example of this debate was seen in the contentious case of Bissonnette v. LePage Bakeries Park St., where truck drivers…
The U.S Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments in a collection of challenges for ozone regulation, a selection from the justices’ “shadow docket”, i.e., emergency appeals. The petitioners, comprising three states, various companies, and trade associations, have requested the court temporarily suspend a “Good Neighbor” regulation, issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)….
Less than a year after its decision, which ruled the admissions programs at Harvard and the University of North Carolina unconstitutional for explicitly considering an applicant’s race as part of their admissions process, the Supreme Court declined to wade into another dispute over race in school admissions. The justices rejected a request to review a…
The Supreme Court Justices held oral arguments on the morning of February 20 for the cases Corner Post v. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and Bissonnette v. LePage Bakeries Park St., LLC. The Court completes these sessions during weekdays, during which it also reviews a selection of news articles, commentaries, and various…
In an ongoing legal battle taking place within the U.S Supreme Court, the case of Bissonnette v. LePage Bakeries Park St. revolves around the contested field of mandatory arbitration imposed by employers on their employees. This case, specifically, concerns commercial truck drivers who work for Flowers Foods, the producers of the iconic Wonder Bread. The…
Two major challenges have arisen against the newly redrawn Washington state legislative district, LD-15. The bipartisan redistricting commission responsible for the redraw included LD-15, a semi-rural region located east of Yakima in their efforts. The district now comprises approximately 51.5% Hispanic voting-age population and was subject to two distinct legal challenges. The first challenge, known…
Welcome to your legal news roundup for Friday, February 16. Today we are highlighting key Supreme Court developments, lawsuits, and Senate Judiciary advancements. As part of our ongoing commitment to keeping you informed, we scan numerous news outlets, blogs, and other sources for relevant stories. Our goal is to provide a concisely curated list of…
The morning read for Thursday, February 15, offers an encompassing view of the latest surrounding the Supreme Court. The articles of the day touch on news snippets, commentary, and other significant links associated with the highest court in the United States. One of the principal stories making rounds today is the matter of the special…
In a significant move, Special Counsel Jack Smith has urged the Supreme Court to allow the trial of former President Donald Trump to proceed. The charges against Trump are reported to “strike at the heart of our democracy” representing a “national interest in seeing” these allegations settled promptly. This plea follows Trump’s request for the…
Legal professionals worldwide lean on trusted news outlets and industry-specific blogs for updated events, case studies, and rulings. In tune with this trend, Ellena Erskine recently penned an informative round-up for SCOTUSblog on February 14, 2024. The post, aptly titled ‘The morning read for Wednesday, Feb. 14’, offers a careful selection of shortlisted news, commentary,…
An issue of particular pertinence, discussed in Kalvis Golde’s article, is the use of habeas corpus petitions to challenge conditions of confinement in prisons. The debate centers on whether a habeas petition can be used to challenge prison conditions – a question left open by the Supreme Court – with different courts of appeals taking…
Tuesday, Feb. 13 was filled with important happenings in the world of the Supreme Court. For busy legal professionals, it can be hard to keep up with the latest news and insights. To make things easier, a ‘morning read’ recommendation was created and shared by Ellena Erskine. In her succinct curation, Erskine offers an impactful…
Just four days after the Supreme Court justices heard oral arguments in former President Donald Trump’s quest to be restored to the Colorado ballot, he returned to the Supreme Court. This time, aiming to persuade the justices to temporarily block a decision by a federal appeals court that permits his criminal trial related to accusations…
Legal professionals might already be well aware, but for the uninitiated, each weekday SCOTUSblog selects a shortlist of noteworthy news articles, commentaries, and other links related to the Supreme Court. The Monday morning read was recently published on February 12, 2024. The Monday morning read focused on several pertinent legal issues, though due to restricted…
As part of the regular roundups of important legal news, Ellena Erskine shared an enlightening post on SCOTUSBlog on Friday, February 9th. This post combined valuable news articles, commentary, and unique links that focus on the Supreme Court and its latest activities. A noteworthy point in the news assortment was the possibility of the Supreme…
The recent hearing of “Trump v. Anderson”, a case concerning former President Donald Trump’s exclusion from Colorado’s 2024 presidential primary ballot, drew significant attention in the legal and political spheres. Mark Walsh’s coverage from SCOTUSblog provides an in-depth look at the proceedings. Notable attendees included Republican Senator Mike Lee, Trump’s longtime adviser Jason Miller, and…