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Federal Courts Veteran Wins Family Law Retirement Reduction in Taking Disability Pay

Veteran Wins Family Law Retirement Reduction in Taking Disability Pay

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

John Howell and his ex-wife Sandra divorced with an agreement that she would receive half of his military retirement, but he later opted for smaller disability...

Federal Courts Religious Hospitals Win Pension Dispute at Supreme Court

Religious Hospitals Win Pension Dispute at Supreme Court

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

Church-affiliated hospitals are exempt from federal pension regulations, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled. The unanimous Court said Congress established the law...

Federal Courts After Trump's Travel Ban Reaches the Supreme Court, What's Next?

After Trump's Travel Ban Reaches the Supreme Court, What's Next?

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

After being rebuffed by several courts that blocked his travel bans, President Trump may finally see his opponents in the U.S. Supreme Court. Trump's lawyers...

Federal Courts Immigrant Can't Be Deported for Sex With Teen Girlfriend Under Federal Law

Immigrant Can't Be Deported for Sex With Teen Girlfriend Under Federal Law

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

A 20-year-old immigrant who pleaded guilty to statutory rape of his 16-year-old girlfriend cannot be deported under federal law for sexual abuse of a minor,...

Federal Courts High Court Tosses Ninth Circuit's 'Provocation Rule' in Excessive Force Cases

High Court Tosses Ninth Circuit's 'Provocation Rule' in Excessive Force Cases

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

In what the U.S. Supreme Court called a 'fundamental flaw' in Fourth Amendment jurisprudence, the high court said the 'provocation rule' cannot be used to...

Federal Courts Supreme Court Ruling Stymies Patent Trolls

Supreme Court Ruling Stymies Patent Trolls

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

In a blow to 'patent trolls,' the U.S. Supreme Court said venue for corporate defendants in patent litigation is where they are incorporated. The decision...

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