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On Wednesday evening, the group of “non-African American” voters who prevailed earlier in the day in their challenge to Louisiana’s congressional map asked the Supreme Court to bypass its […]

Updated on Apr. 30 at 8:35 p.m. Yesterday’s argument in Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA v Amarin Pharma showed a bench once again dubious about litigation trying to hold a large company responsible for […]

Without independent investigation, the defence would be limited to responding to the prosecution’s narrative rather than actively testing it.

Many people worry about how jury duty will affect their daily lives. These concerns are valid, but most can be managed with proper planning.

The law is slowly moving toward employees. But companies are moving faster. So, if you move slowly, you lose. If you move unthinkingly, you lose faster.

Intent is what separates an intentional tort from a negligence claim.

By adhering to these laws and safety guidelines, we can significantly reduce the risk of injuries and fatalities in motor vehicle accidents involving children.

For drivers, the takeaway is straightforward. The decisions made in the moments during and immediately after a collision can determine whether the incident remains a civil matter or becomes a […]

The type of tort determines what must be proven and what damages may be available.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled in First Choice Women’s Resource Centers v. Davenport that a group of faith-based pregnancy centers can litigate their challenge to New Jersey’s demands for […]

Ratio Decidendi is a recurring series by Stephanie Barclay exploring the reasoning – from practical considerations to deep theory – behind our nation’s most consequential constitutional […]

Gutkha addiction grows as health risks and natural remedies gain attention.

Nuts and Bolts is a recurring series by Stephen Wermiel providing insights into the mechanics of how the Supreme Court works. One of the most critical aspects of Supreme Court procedures is the […]

Plus, the justices heard argument on Wednesday on the Trump administration’s effort to revoke temporary protected status from Syrian and Haitian nationals.

Michigan case questions slow action on accused licensed workers.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday was divided in Mullin v. Doe over the Trump administration’s efforts to strip citizens of Haiti and Syria of their protections under a federal program that allows […]

With 57% of adults in the United States using a generative chatbot like ChatGPT or Gemini multiple times a week, the landscape for how people find information, such as what lawyer to hire, has […]

Today is the last day of oral argument for the term, capping a very busy week for the justices. On Tuesday evening, six justices and their spouses attended the White House state dinner for King […]

AI tools have made it easier than ever to publish content. Some folks jumped on the bandwagon immediately, while others held off, but it’s hard to resist a tool that saves you so much time. And why […]

An employer that treats WARN as an afterthought in RIF planning is in a materially worse legal position than one that builds compliance into the timeline from the beginning.

The Relist Watch column examines cert petitions that the Supreme Court has “relisted” for its upcoming conference. A short explanation of relists is available here. Since our last post, the […]

The Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down a Louisiana congressional map that a group of voters who describe themselves as “non-African American” had challenged as the product of unconstitutional […]

For state-licensed medical marijuana operators, a narrow and potentially transformative window has opened–one that could position your business for future interstate and even global trade. While […]

Wednesday is expected to be the final argument day of the 2025-26 term, as well as an opinion day.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday appeared poised to further narrow the extent to which U.S. courts can be used as a forum to consider alleged violations of international law.

The dispute centers on Monsanto’s popular line of Roundup herbicide products, whose main active ingredient is glyphosate.

Empirical SCOTUS is a recurring series by Adam Feldman that looks at Supreme Court data, primarily in the form of opinions and oral arguments, to provide insights into the justices’ decision […]

Today is Justice Elena Kagan’s birthday. Born in 1960 in New York City, Kagan has served on the Supreme Court since 2010.

The Supreme Court on Monday morning agreed to decide whether the Department of Labor has the power to hold hearings to collect money from employers who violate the terms of the visa program for […]

Some justices seemed to advocate for a relatively narrow ruling that would clarify what such warrants require, even if it does not ultimately resolve all of the thorny issues potentially raised by […]

In Dissent is a recurring series by Anastasia Boden on Supreme Court dissents that have shaped (or reshaped) our country. I. The stars and your medical records When NASA’s Artemis II crew hurtled […]

The DOJ Final Order on marijuana rescheduling dropped last week. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche ordered that “FDA-approved drug products containing marijuana, as well [as] marijuana in any […]

Nearly 240 years ago, Congress enacted the Alien Tort Statute, which allows foreigners to bring lawsuits in U.S. courts for serious violations of international law. On Tuesday, the Supreme Court will […]

Welcome to what’s expected to be the final week of arguments for the 2025-26 term.

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA v Amarin Pharma presents a complex dispute between Amarin, the manufacturer of Vascepa, a prescription medication to reduce heart disease, and Hikma, which markets a generic […]

On Monday, April 27, the Supreme Court will hear Chatrie v. United States, a case about police access to geofence data, a digital record of a person’s location. This case could serve as a landmark […]

On the last regularly scheduled day of arguments for the 2025-26 term, the Supreme Court will consider a dispute in Mullin v. Doe over the Trump administration’s efforts to significantly scale back […]

Here’s a look at what happened at the Supreme Court this week. Plus, a new survey explores the partisan gap in views on the court and its causes.

The justices considered a challenge to how immigration officers classify lawful permanent residents who have been accused but not yet convicted of committing a crime that puts them at risk of being […]

In yesterday’s decision in Hencely v Fluor Corporation, Justice Clarence Thomas’ opinion for the majority rejected the idea that military contractors have absolute immunity for negligent mistakes […]

U.S. joins much of the world in acknowledging medical marijuana The U.S. has joined much of the world in acknowledging medical marijuana. Let international trading begin! Effective April 28, 2026, […]

When a plaintiff files suit in state court – and a federal district court would have jurisdiction over the case had it been filed there – 28 U.S.C. §1446(b)(1) gives the defendant 30 days in […]

Since our last post, the Supreme Court has been busy pruning the relist garden.

The case thrusts the court into a battle involving over 100,000 lawsuits, “billions and billions” of dollars, the international scientific community, federal and state policymakers, and, if you […]

On Wednesday, President Donald Trump criticized the court once again on Truth Social.

After graduating from law school, Jordan Martin did what many young attorneys are trained to do – he followed the path that had been carefully laid out before him. He joined a large law firm, where […]

The Supreme Court will hear oral argument next week in Chatrie v. United States, which concerns a Virginia man who was convicted of bank robbery. Okello Chatrie contended in the lower courts that the […]