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Federal Courts A Closer Look at The Unusual EPIC Writ That Bypasses Lower Courts

A Closer Look at The Unusual EPIC Writ That Bypasses Lower Courts

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

Don't like a court order? You could appeal it (well, in this case, arguably they couldn't), or, if you're feeling lucky, you could try for the "Hail Mary"...

Federal Courts Perry and Windsor: Threads of Standing, Constitutional Quandaries

Perry and Windsor: Threads of Standing, Constitutional Quandaries

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

When the Hollingsworth v. Perry and United States v. Windsor decisions were handed down, many of us reacted positively to the outcomes. The defeat of DOMA...

Federal Courts No Winners in Adoptive Couple v. Baby Girl Except the Dictionary

No Winners in Adoptive Couple v. Baby Girl Except the Dictionary

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

There were no winners in this week’s Adoptive Couple decision. On one side, you have a biological father, who despite not taking responsibility initially, has...

Federal Courts SCOTUS Marriage Rulings: DOMA Is Dead, Prop. 8 Down on Standing

SCOTUS Marriage Rulings: DOMA Is Dead, Prop. 8 Down on Standing

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

In a pair of decisions addressing perhaps the most discussed topic in America, the Supreme Court weighed in on same-sex marriage and federal benefits for...

Federal Courts Minn. Rep. Tweets 'Uncle Thomas' Quip; Didn't Know it Was Racist?

Minn. Rep. Tweets 'Uncle Thomas' Quip; Didn't Know it Was Racist?

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

Many of us disagree with today's Sheby County decision. Many feel that the neutering of the Voting Rights Act could lead to backsliding in the progress that...

Federal Courts Shelby County: Majority Misses Bigger Picture, All is Not Lost

Shelby County: Majority Misses Bigger Picture, All is Not Lost

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

The majority's opinion, in a 5-4 split, was clear: the Voting Rights Act, born of 1960s (and prior) discrimination, had achieved its purpose. The gap in voter...

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