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Federal Courts Snippets: Cert. Denials, Plaza Protests, Oral Argument Schedule

Snippets: Cert. Denials, Plaza Protests, Oral Argument Schedule

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

Well, after much waiting, and a Columbus Day holiday, the Supreme Court's latest orders list is in -- and it's more of a letdown than the second "Sex and the...

Federal Courts Supreme Court Blocks Voting Law Changes in N.C., Wis., Ohio

Supreme Court Blocks Voting Law Changes in N.C., Wis., Ohio

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

In what might be the most litigious election season in recent memory, the Supreme Court has stepped in and blocked three lower court rulings in the last week...

Federal Courts Heien v. N.C. Oral Arguments: No Right Without a Remedy

Heien v. N.C. Oral Arguments: No Right Without a Remedy

By Mark Wilson, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

On Monday, the Supreme Court heard its first oral argument of the October 2014 term. The facts of Heien v. North Carolina are straightforward. Vazquez was...

Federal Courts Surprise Stay in Idaho, Nev. SSM Cases; Waiting on Election Stays

Surprise Stay in Idaho, Nev. SSM Cases; Waiting on Election Stays

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

SECOND UPDATE, October 10, 2014, 2:33 p.m.: The Supreme Court has just issued an order lifting the stay on same-sex marriages in Idaho, less than three days...

Federal Courts 2nd Surprise of First Monday: A New SCOTUS Website

2nd Surprise of First Monday: A New SCOTUS Website

By Mark Wilson, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

The most surprising thing the Supreme Court did Monday was bury summary denials of certiorari to five pending same-sex marriage cases in the 80-page first...

Federal Courts 3 Questions After SCOTUS Denies Cert. in 5 Gay Marriage Cases

3 Questions After SCOTUS Denies Cert. in 5 Gay Marriage Cases

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

Well, this is quite a way to kick of SCOTUS Week at FindLaw, isn't it? This morning, the Supreme Court shocked the nation by denying certiorari in all of the...

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