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Federal Courts High Court Rules in Action Between States Regarding Radioactive Waste Disposal

High Court Rules in Action Between States Regarding Radioactive Waste Disposal

By FindLaw Staff | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Alabama v. N. Carolina, No. 132, concerned an action by Florida and Tennessee against North Carolina seeking monetary sanctions under the terms of the...

Federal Courts Silence During Interrogation Does Not Invoke Right To Remain Silent

Silence During Interrogation Does Not Invoke Right To Remain Silent

By FindLaw Staff | Last updated on March 21, 2019

In Berghuis v. Thompkins, No.

Federal Courts Discriminatory Taxation Action Must Proceed in State Court

Discriminatory Taxation Action Must Proceed in State Court

By FindLaw Staff | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Levin v. Commerce Energy, Inc., No. 09-223, involved an action against the Ohio Tax Commissioner (Commissioner) by independent natural gas marketers (IMs) who...

Federal Courts SORNA Interstate Travel Prohibition Not Retroactive

SORNA Interstate Travel Prohibition Not Retroactive

By FindLaw Staff | Last updated on March 21, 2019

In Carr v. US, No. 08-1301, the Supreme Court reversed the Seventh Circuit's affirmance of defendant's conviction for failure to register as a sex offender in...

Federal Courts Sportswear Manufacturer Prevails in Appeal of Antitrust Case Against NFL

Sportswear Manufacturer Prevails in Appeal of Antitrust Case Against NFL

By FindLaw Staff | Last updated on March 21, 2019

American Needle, Inc. v. Nat'l Football League, No. 08-661, involved an an antitrust action challenging the NFL's grant to Reebok of an exclusive license to...

Federal Courts High Court Rules in Another Firefighter Discrimination Suit

High Court Rules in Another Firefighter Discrimination Suit

By FindLaw Staff | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Lewis v. Chicago, No. 08-974, concerned a Title VII action challenging Chicago's practice of selecting only applicants to firefighter positions who scored 89...

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