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'Chemical Weapons,' Same Sex Marriage, and Court Nominations
By Gabriella Khorasanee, JD | Last updated on
We apologize for the brief interlude between posts, but we are back and ready to update you on the goings-on in the Third Circuit. The Supreme Court reversed...
'weev' Invoices U.S. Government, Pa. Same-Sex Marriage Ban Struck Down
By Gabriella Khorasanee, JD | Last updated on
It's been an exciting week in the Third Circuit. Pennsylvania joined the ranks among the more enlightened set of states that recognize same sex marriage. And...
Fee Shifting in Non-Stock Corp's Bylaws Are Valid and Enforceable
By Gabriella Khorasanee, JD | Last updated on
It's not every day that a district court certifies questions of law for a state's highest court, but the District Court for the District of Delaware certified...
ACLU and EFF File Amicus Briefs in Sexual Expression Appeal
By Gabriella Khorasanee, JD | Last updated on
The Electronic Frontier Foundation ("EFF") and the American Civil Liberties Union ("ACLU") of Pennsylvania have filed a joint amicus brief in a case that is on...
Supreme Court Denies Cert in New Jersey Gun Law Challenge
By Gabriella Khorasanee, JD | Last updated on
Under New Jersey law, an individual who wants to carry a gun in public must submit a special application, that among other things shows that the applicant "has...
3rd Cir. News: Safari's Cookies, the Pledge and a Certified Question
By Gabriella Khorasanee, JD | Last updated on
In the past week we've had some interesting movement in cases in the Third Circuit. One case was filed in district court in New Jersey, while one is getting...