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Federal Courts Scalia Embarrasses Lawyer During Oral Args, Was it Warranted?

Scalia Embarrasses Lawyer During Oral Args, Was it Warranted?

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

Justice Scalia's reputation precedes him. He's a bit crass, a bit of a grouch, and during oral arguments, he makes Professor Charles Kingsfield seem milder...

Federal Courts First 20-Week Abortion Case Punted; Recess Appointments Doomed?

First 20-Week Abortion Case Punted; Recess Appointments Doomed?

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

Now we're talking. After weeks of vacation and little to no Supreme Court news, after issuing a few orders on Friday, the Court dropped a thirty-page orders...

Federal Courts More Alito Recusals Beg the Question: Why Not Blind Trusts?

SCOTUS Snippets: Sotomayor's Teeth, More Utah, Upcoming Cases

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

Another slow week for the Supremes, but on the bright side, the Nine returned to work today, holding their first conference since before the holidays....

Federal Courts Did SCOTUS Make the Right Call in Halting UT's Gay Marriage?

Did SCOTUS Make the Right Call in Halting UT's Gay Marriage?

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

Unless you have been spelunking for the past few months, you know that there is something pretty major going on in Utah right now. A federal district court...

Federal Courts Chief Justice Roberts Plays Oliver Twist for Congress

Chief Justice Roberts Plays Oliver Twist for Congress

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

In a slow week for Supreme Court news last week, Chief Justice John Roberts (CJJR) released his annual report, a task he took pains to discuss his disdain...

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