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Federal Courts As the Senate Battles Over Gorsuch, the Court Stays Calm and Carries On

As the Senate Battles Over Gorsuch, the Court Stays Calm and Carries On

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

When it comes to the Supreme Court, all eyes are on the Senate this week, as the battle over Neil Gorsuch's confirmation plays out. But just across the street,...

Federal Courts As Filibuster Looms, What's Ahead for Gorsuch's Confirmation Vote?

As Filibuster Looms, What's Ahead for Gorsuch's Confirmation Vote?

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

The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 11 to 9 this morning to advance Judge Neil Gorsuch's nomination to the full Senate. That vote split down party lines, much...

Federal Courts Ruth Bader Ginsburg to Release Spoken-Word Album

Ruth Bader Ginsburg to Release Spoken-Word Album

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

Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been many things in her long life: an activist, an advocate, a disc jockey, an opera star, not to mention a Supreme Court justice. Now,...

Federal Courts A Free Speech Right to Credit Card Surcharges?

A Free Speech Right to Credit Card Surcharges?

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

New York State allows companies to offer price discounts to customers who pay in cash. But the state forbids imposing surcharges on credit card users. For...

Federal Courts His Lawyer Urged a Plea Bargain, Now He's Facing Deportation. Will He Get a Second Chance?

His Lawyer Urged a Plea Bargain, Now He's Facing Deportation. Will He Get a Second Chance?

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

Jae Lee immigrated to the United States from South Korea when he was just a teenager. Decades later, he was accused of dealing ecstasy in Memphis, Tennessee....

Federal Courts Filibusters, Cheerleaders, Special Ed. and More: SCOTUS This Week

Filibusters, Cheerleaders, Special Ed. and More: SCOTUS This Week

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

The past week has been unusually busy for the Supreme Court -- and for Court watchers like us! For more than 20 hours spread over four days, Neil Gorsuch...

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