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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…