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Federal Courts Tarp Protects Vehicle From Fourth Amendment Exemption

Tarp Protects Vehicle From Fourth Amendment Exemption

By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

In the latest ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court, an 8 to 1 majority opinion held that the Fourth Amendment's vehicle exemption did not apply to a motorcycle,...

Federal Courts Court Refuses Arkansas Abortion Pill Case

Court Refuses Arkansas Abortion Pill Case

By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

The United States Supreme Court has decided not to intervene in the controversial Arkansas abortion pill case. In that matter, Planned Parenthood is...

Federal Courts Mandatory Victims Restitution Act Circuit Split Decided

Mandatory Victims Restitution Act Circuit Split Decided

By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

The United States Supreme Court chimed in this week to end the circuit split over the interpretation of the Mandatory Victims Restitution Act. The act requires...

Federal Courts SCOTUS Rules for Baker in Masterpiece Case

SCOTUS Rules for Baker in Masterpiece Case

By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

This week, SCOTUS ruled in perhaps the most closely watched case this term, the Masterpiece Cakeshop case. The 7 to 2 ruling came down in favor of the baker...

Federal Courts Undocumented Teen Abortion Case Ruled Moot

Undocumented Teen Abortion Case Ruled Moot

By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Though commentators were just starting to posit that the Azar v. Garza matter was doomed in SCOTUS conference limbo, this week, the Justices issued a unanimous...

Federal Courts Supreme Court Allows States to Remove Registrations of Nonvoters

Supreme Court Allows States to Remove Registrations of Nonvoters

By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

In a narrow decision, the U.S. Supreme Court said a state may remove voter registrations for people who don't confirm their addresses and don't vote for...

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