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Federal Courts 5 Surprising Amicus Briefs in the Same Sex Marriage Cases

5 Surprising Amicus Briefs in the Same Sex Marriage Cases

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

The same sex marriage cases before the Supreme Court this month feature of lot of legal star power. David Boies and Ted Olson — the attorneys who famously...

Federal Courts SEC Loses Discovery Rule Case

SEC Loses Discovery Rule Case

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Despite the joyful refrain of "innocent until proven guilty," the government usually has the upper hand in a legal battle. Need proof? Look no further than...

Federal Courts The Little Guy Loses: SCOTUS Decides Clapper, Marx

The Little Guy Loses: SCOTUS Decides Clapper, Marx

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

The Supreme Court ruled against Amnesty International and a delinquent debtor this morning, dispelling any misconceived notions that the plight of the little...

Federal Courts Get Ready for Voting Rights Act Review

Get Ready for Voting Rights Act Review

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

The Supreme Court has a bold docket this year. Civil rights isn't a topic for the timid, but the Court has taken on several civil rights cases this term. In...

Federal Courts Trial and Error: Habeas Corpus, Double Jeopardy, and Reversals

Trial and Error: Habeas Corpus, Double Jeopardy, and Reversals

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

It seems the Supreme Court is trying to clear its plate this week to make room for its late-term blockbuster cases. Yesterday, the Court issued four opinions,...

Federal Courts The Sniff That was 'Up to Snuff' and 3 More SCOTUS Opinions

The Sniff That was 'Up to Snuff' and 3 More SCOTUS Opinions

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

The Supreme Court decided to go big this week, drawing in Court-watchers with the only topic that could actually get people excited about the law after a...

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