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Federal Courts Social Security Attorney's Fee Award Payable to the Litigant

Social Security Attorney's Fee Award Payable to the Litigant

By FindLaw Staff | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Astrue v. Ratliff, No. 08-1322, involved an action against the Social Security Administration for Social Security benefits. The Supreme Court reversed...

Federal Courts Untimely Restitution Order Upheld

Untimely Restitution Order Upheld

By FindLaw Staff | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Dolan v. US, No. 09-367, concerned a prosecution for assault resulting in serious bodily injury, the Court affirmed the Tenth Circuit's affirmance of the...

Federal Courts AEDPA Statute of Limitations Subject to Equitable Tolling

AEDPA Statute of Limitations Subject to Equitable Tolling

By FindLaw Staff | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Holland v. Fla., No. 09-5327, involved a capital habeas matter. The Supreme Court reversed the Eleventh Circuit's affirmance of the denial of...

Federal Courts Decision on Bureau of Prisons' Good-Time Credit Calculation Method

Decision on Bureau of Prisons' Good-Time Credit Calculation Method

By FindLaw Staff | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Barber v. Thomas, No. 09-5201, concerned an action by inmates claiming that the Bureau of Prisons' (BOP) good-time credit calculation method was unlawful...

Federal Courts Disposable Income Calculation Issue in Bankruptcy Matters

Disposable Income Calculation Issue in Bankruptcy Matters

By FindLaw Staff | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Hamilton v. Lanning, No. 08-998, concerned an objection by a Chapter 13 bankruptcy trustee to confirmation of debtor's plan because the proposed payment amount...

Federal Courts High Court Addresses Relation Back Issue Under Federal Rules of Civil Procedure

High Court Addresses Relation Back Issue Under Federal Rules of Civil Procedure

By FindLaw Staff | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Krupski v. Costa Crociere S.P.A., No. 09-337, concerned a personal injury action for injuries plaintiff suffered on a cruise ship. The Court reversed the...

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