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Federal Courts The Obama Administration's Record in the Supreme Court: Terrible

The Obama Administration's Record in the Supreme Court: Terrible

By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

The Obama administration had some major wins in the Supreme Court over the past eight years. The Affordable Care Act survived challenge after challenge after...

Federal Courts 'Peaches Sent Me' Defense Brings Trespassers to Supreme Court

'Peaches Sent Me' Defense Brings Trespassers to Supreme Court

By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

When police officers in Washington, D.C. responded to a noise complaint one night in 2008, they found an unusual scene: women in lingerie, money hanging from...

Federal Courts Who Should Trump Nominate to the Supreme Court?

Who Should Trump Nominate to the Supreme Court?

By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Earlier this afternoon, Donald Trump became President Donald Trump. That means many things, but most importantly to this blog, it means that a new Supreme...

Federal Courts Will SCOTUS Tilt Towards The Slants in Offensive Names Case?

Will SCOTUS Tilt Towards The Slants in Offensive Names Case?

By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments this morning in Lee v. Tam, the much-anticipated case over trademark registration, free speech, and disparaging names....

Federal Courts New SCOTUS Justice Could Decide Cases Previously Argued -- but Will They?

New SCOTUS Justice Could Decide Cases Previously Argued -- but Will They?

By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

In the Supreme Court, it's traditional for new justices to sit out of decisions in cases that were argued before they took the bench. That means if, for...

Federal Courts Lewis and Clarke Venture to Supreme Court for Native Sovereignty Fight

Lewis and Clarke Venture to Supreme Court for Native Sovereignty Fight

By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

The Supreme Court justices blazed a trail through the wilderness of Indian Law on Monday, guided by Lewis and Clarke. But, no, there weren't any river...

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