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Supreme Court Decision Impacts Miami Voting Map: Analyzing the Court’s Role in Local Elections

Pieter Gunst3 years ago02 mins

The Friday morning read on August 18th, 2023, from renowned legal publication SCOTUSblog, presented a concise selection of articles, commentary, and other significant resources concerning the Supreme Court. Renowned for its judicious selection and insightful commentary, the series provides invaluable content for professionals interested in the nuances of Supreme Court proceedings and decisions. The emphasis…

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Appeals Court Upholds Abortion Pill Legality, Imposes Notable Restrictions

Pieter Gunst3 years ago02 mins

On the morning of Thursday, August 17, a selection of important legal news articles, commentaries, and links relating to the Supreme Court were compiled and shared by SCOTUSblog. One of the highlighted stories was an appeals court’s decision to uphold the legality of the abortion pill, but with significant restrictions attached to its usage. This…

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Crypto Industry Challenges SEC Authority Through Supreme Court Doctrine

Pieter Gunst3 years ago02 mins

Committed to regular perusal of legal news, SCOTUSblog published an insightful piece titled “The Morning Read for Wednesday, August 16” on August 16, 2023. As is their habit each weekday, the blog presented a carefully selected set of news articles, commentaries, and various significant links aiming to dissect the operations and rulings of the Supreme…

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Supreme Court Intervenes in Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy Deal, Influencing Legal Landscape

Pieter Gunst3 years ago02 mins

On Friday, August 11, the SCOTUSblog compiled a shortlist of significant news articles, analyses, and other related links focused on the Supreme Court. This carefully curated morning read keeps its audience abreast of the latest legal happenings and their potential implications. SCOTUSblog provides reliable and comprehensive legal analyses, making it an essential checkpoint for those…

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Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy Plan Paused as Supreme Court Reviews Sackler Family Lawsuit Shield

Pieter Gunst3 years ago03 mins

The Supreme Court put a hold on a bankruptcy plan for Purdue Pharma, the manufacturer of OxyContin, while it reviews the legality of the plan which would shield the Sackler family, reigning owners of the drug company, from lawsuits. Amy Howe reports on ScotusBlog that the justices have agreed to hear oral arguments this December…

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Justice Clarence Thomas: Examining Potential Billionaire Influence on Judicial Ethics

Pieter Gunst3 years ago03 mins

As legal professionals, it’s crucial to regularly catch up on the latest relevant news, and keep our fingers on the pulse of the field. Today, we’re looking at some intriguing nuggets, courtesy of SCOTUSblog’s morning read for August 10. SCOTUSblog’s morning read includes a short selection of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links all…

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Supreme Court Temporarily Restores Biden’s ‘Ghost Guns’ Rules: Analyzing Shifts and Implications

Pieter Gunst3 years ago02 mins

The U.S. Supreme Court, the very pinnacle of the American legal system. Each weekday, a multitude of news, commentary, and links surface, noteworthy for their relevance to the Supreme Court. This coverage includes articles from an array of legal and mainstream media outlets that can be crucial for updating awareness, increasing understanding, and shaping debates…

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Supreme Court Reinstates Regulation on Ghost Guns Amid Ongoing Legal Challenges

Pieter Gunst3 years ago03 mins

The Supreme Court has temporarily reinstated a ban on “ghost guns”, granting discretion to the Biden administration to regulate these untraceable firearms. Ghost guns are firearms assembled with parts purchased often in a kit, bearing no serial numbers, which virtually anyone can assemble. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) initially issued a…

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Supreme Court’s ‘History’ Standard Influences 9th Circuit Overturn of Butterfly Knife Ban

Pieter Gunst3 years ago02 mins

Recently, there has been an increase in noteworthy events related to the Supreme Court. One event that stands out occurred on Tuesday, August 8, which saw the 9th Circuit overturn a butterfly knife ban. The court’s decision was largely influenced by the Supreme Court’s ‘history’ standard on guns. Kevin Rector, a reporter for The Los…

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Justice Clarence Thomas: Examining the Financing Behind his $267,230 RV

Pieter Gunst3 years ago02 mins

Reliable legal news sets the tone for the start of a busy work week. A recommended morning read for Monday, August 7, 2023, focuses on a fresh compilation of news articles, insightful commentary, and other significant links specifically related to the United States Supreme Court. Of particular note is an intriguing article detailling Justice Clarence…

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Drug Conviction Appeals Put Expert Testimony and “Blind Mule” Defense Under Scrutiny

Pieter Gunst3 years ago04 mins

In a high stakes legal challenge, a woman who was found guilty of drug trafficking is disputing the use of expert testimony that led to her conviction. Labelled a “blind mule”, Delilah Diaz argues that she was unaware of the nearly 28 kilograms of methamphetamine concealed within the door panels of her boyfriend’s car when…

Supreme Court Upholds Ruling Limiting Tulsa’s Authority Over Native Americans in Municipal Cases

Pieter Gunst3 years ago3 years ago03 mins

The Supreme Court has upheld a ruling from a federal appeals court which prevents the city of Tulsa from enforcing municipal ordinances against Native Americans. The unsigned order, which was passed without any public dissents, came as a refusal of the city’s request to suspend the appeals court’s decision whilst it launches an appeal. The…

SCOTUSblog Explores Congressional Power and Trump’s Call for Supreme Court Intervention

Pieter Gunst3 years ago3 years ago02 mins

On August 4, 2023, SCOTUSblog published its usual weekday selection of noteworthy news articles, commentary, and links related to the Supreme Court. The Friday morning’s read included a range of topics from the congressional power over the Supreme Court to former President Trump’s call for intervention. The list features the participation of Justice Elena Kagan…

SCOTUSblog Insights: Assessing Supreme Court Decisions and Impacts

Pieter Gunst3 years ago3 years ago02 mins

The weekly legal digest, ‘The morning read for Thursday, August 3’, presents an assortment of articles, commentary, and additional noteworthy links that pertain to the U.S Supreme Court. Brought to you by SCOTUSblog, the acclaimed online resource dedicated to reporting on the Supreme Court of the United States and its cases, this roundup provides a…