In 2013, Supreme Court Justices struck down a key provision (Section 4) of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 that required states with histories of racial discrimination to “pre-clear” changes to voting law before moving forward. This gave nine (mostly) southern states (and parts of six others) the ability to pass voting laws without having to seek … [Read more...]
States Can’t Keep Court Fees of Exonerated Individuals, SCOTUS Rules
On April 19th, the Supreme Court ruled that when a criminal conviction is reversed by a reviewing court, the state must refund court costs, fees, and restitution taken from the defendant after being convicted. The ruling pertained to a Colorado law that required exonerated individuals to prove their innocence in a separate civil court before … [Read more...]
Supreme Court Allows Immigrant to Remain in the US
Both Jeff Sessions and Donald Trump have made no secret of their position on immigration. In a speech made near the US-Mexico border, Sessions made it clear that he intended to seek harsher charges for illegal immigrants. Specifically, he made it so a deported immigrant who attempts to re-enter the country will now face felony charges as opposed to … [Read more...]
The Swearing-in of Justice Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court
https://youtu.be/1u4Tqey93lQ From the White House, the swearing-in of Justice Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court. … [Read more...]
Supreme Court Rejects Texas Standard for Determining Inmates’ Mental Ability
The Supreme Court rejected Texas standards for determining which mentally disabled people are exempt from death row. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg wrote for the majority opinion saying, “Texas cannot satisfactorily explain why it applies current medical standards for diagnosing intellectual disability in other contexts, yet clings to superseded … [Read more...]
Supreme Court Raises Standards for Education of Students With Disabilities
The Supreme Court recently raised the standards for educational benefits given to the (approximately) six million students with disabilities. The unanimous decision rejected the ruling of the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals which found that non-trivial progress was sufficient to satisfy requirements under the Individuals with Disabilities in … [Read more...]
Bristol-Myers Squibb Supreme Court Hearing May Impact Future Product Liability Case Jurisdiction
The US Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal by drug manufacturer Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS) on Thursday regarding whether out-of-state plaintiffs can pursue claims in a state where the defendant company does not have its headquarters. BMS is facing eight different complaints relating to the side effects associated with its blood-thinning … [Read more...]
Class Action Waivers in Employment Agreements Challenged in Supreme Court
On January 13, 2012, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruled that arbitration clauses in employment contracts that prohibit employees from entering class action lawsuits against their employers will not be upheld by law. However, several courts rejected the Board’s ruling due to the Federal Arbitration Act’s express approval of class action … [Read more...]
Connecticut Supreme Court to Hear Lawsuit from Sandy Hook Shooting Victims’ Families
A Connecticut Appellate Court has approved the appeal of a lawsuit brought forth by surviving family of victims in the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting that killed 20 children and six adults. The initial lawsuit was filed against gun manufacturer Remington, distributor Camfour Inc., and retailer Riverview Sales for violation of the Connecticut … [Read more...]
Supreme Court Nominations Could Have Long Term Challenges
On Monday, October 17th, Arizona Senator John McCain commented on a radio talk-show that the Republican-majority Senate will oppose any Supreme Court nomination named by Hillary Clinton, should she become president. “I promise you that we will be united against any Supreme Court nominee that Hillary Clinton, if she were president, would put up.” … [Read more...]
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