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Federal Courts It May Float, But it's Not a Boat

It May Float, But it's Not a Boat

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

The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that practical possibilities trump their theoretical counterparts. In a 7-2 decision, the Court found that a floating home...

Federal Courts Justice Thomas Finally Speaks in Sixth Amendment Case

Justice Thomas Finally Speaks in Sixth Amendment Case

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

The Supreme Court hosted a Sixth Amendment extravaganza Monday. The day started with Alleyne v. U.S., reconsidering the Court's 2002 Harris v. U.S. ruling that...

Federal Courts Decisions, Decisions: 4 Unanimous SCOTUS Rulings

Decisions, Decisions: 4 Unanimous SCOTUS Rulings

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

The Supreme Court celebrated its first week back to business in the new year with four -- count 'em, four! -- unanimous decisions. On Tuesday, the Court...

Federal Courts Catching Up with SCOTUS

Catching Up with SCOTUS

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

Much like the Supreme Court, we took a recess for the last two weeks. Now that we're back, let's get caught up with the latest and greatest from our favorite...

Federal Courts Justice Sotomayor Denies Hobby Lobby Emergency Appeal

Justice Sotomayor Denies Hobby Lobby Emergency Appeal

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

Justice Sonia Sotomayor took a break from her holiday downtime last week to deny a Christian retailer's pleas for protection from the federal government. In an...

Federal Courts High Court to Consider 10 Cases in February

High Court to Consider 10 Cases in February

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

Last week, it seemed silly for the Supreme Court to waste time on its February oral argument calendar because -- hello -- the end of the world was scheduled...

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