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Federal Courts Grants, Denials, and the Funniest Amicus Brief You'll Ever Read

Grants, Denials, and the Funniest Amicus Brief You'll Ever Read

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

Another Monday morning, another orders list [PDF]. Who made the SCOTUS certiorari cut, and who didn't? There are a few notables on both lists, including a...

Federal Courts SCOTUS Snippets: Protestor, Hidden Cameras, 9th and 6th Get Reversed

SCOTUS Snippets: Protestor, Hidden Cameras, 9th and 6th Get Reversed

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

Somebody's been naughty. For the first time ever, there is video footage of the Supreme Court chambers and, well, they look the same as they did five years...

Federal Courts Two SCOTUS Decisions Trample Defendants' Rights

Two SCOTUS Decisions Trample Defendants' Rights

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

You have the right to an attorney of your choosing, if you can afford one. Unfortunately, you can't, because your assets were just seized. Want to challenge...

Federal Courts Many Notable Denials on the Court's First Day Back

Many Notable Denials on the Court's First Day Back

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

Habeas corpus is all but dead, gun rights mean nothing (especially for 18 to 21-year-olds), the Feds will break up your neighborhood poker game, and the...

Federal Courts Argentina Returns, Again Seeking Cert. in Bonds Case

Argentina Returns, Again Seeking Cert. in Bonds Case

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

We had a feeling they'd be back. Last October, we noted that Argentina's first appeal to the Supreme Court was kicked, which wasn't particularly surprising...

Federal Courts SCOTUS Snippets: NJ Sports Betting, Poker, and Justin Wolfe

SCOTUS Snippets: NJ Sports Betting, Poker, and Justin Wolfe

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

Two more days until the Court gets back to work. Friday's conference presents a number of interesting cases, including concealed carry of firearms and remedies...

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