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Federal Courts Supreme Court Has 3 Chances to Decide Concealed Carry

Supreme Court Has 3 Chances to Decide Concealed Carry

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

"... keep and bear arms ..." To think, just six years ago, folks were debating the meaning of commas, militias, and whether there was a right to individual...

Federal Courts Snippets: Guns, Ginsburg, and NSA Litigation

Snippets: Guns, Ginsburg, and NSA Litigation

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

Today's a day for three of my favorite topics: guns, Ginsburg, and people suing the crap out of the National Security Agency. When Ginsburg, Kagan, and the...

Federal Courts Amicus Brief Numbers: Quantity, Quality, and Influence

Amicus Brief Numbers: Quantity, Quality, and Influence

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

Two more briefs, addressing the merits of the Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby dispute, hit our inboxes this morning, including Hobby Lobby's response brief. Washington...

Federal Courts Friday Frills: The Jabot (or Neck Doily)

Friday Frills: The Jabot (or Neck Doily)

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

You've probably noticed, at some point, that Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg wears a frilly lace collar with her robe, as did Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. I...

Federal Courts SCOTUS Sleeper: Speech Rights of Government Employees Returns

SCOTUS Sleeper: Speech Rights of Government Employees Returns

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

Government employees have free speech rights when discussing a matter of public concern. Except when it disrupts the workplace. Or when the speech is made...

Federal Courts Missouri In a Hurry to Execute Its Prisoners Using Uncertain Drugs?

Missouri In a Hurry to Execute Its Prisoners Using Uncertain Drugs?

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

Last minute requests for stays on executions are a common thing. Herbert Smulls' case, which grabbed our attention due to a temporary stay granted by the...

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