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Federal Courts Theist-Only Prayer Policy at Pennsylvania Legislative Session Constitutional

Theist-Only Prayer Policy at Pennsylvania Legislative Session Constitutional

By Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on

Believe, Pennsylvanians. At least if you want to lead prayers before the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. That was the takeaway from a U.S. Third Circuit...

Federal Courts Arizona Town Tied Local Government to Religion, 9th Circuit Says

Arizona Town Tied Local Government to Religion, 9th Circuit Says

By Laura Temme, Esq. | Last updated on

The 9th Circuit recently affirmed a judgment against the town of Colorado City, Arizona for claims by the federal government that municipal entities...

Federal Courts Lawsuit Over Unsanitary Water Conditions at Illinois Jail Moves Forward

Lawsuit Over Unsanitary Water Conditions at Illinois Jail Moves Forward

By Laura Temme, Esq. | Last updated on

The 7th Circuit recently ruled in favor of detainees who claim the Lake County Sheriff failed to provide enough water to support sanitary conditions at the...

Federal Courts What's an Arbitration Agreement Worth If One Side "Always Wins?"

What's an Arbitration Agreement Worth If One Side "Always Wins?"

By Laura Temme, Esq. | Last updated on

Chicago-based international law firm Winston & Strawn has asked the Supreme Court to grant cert in a case involving a former partner, allegations of gender...

Federal Courts The Steinbeck Family's Wrath Over Copyrights Continues

The Steinbeck Family's Wrath Over Copyrights Continues

By Laura Temme, Esq. | Last updated on

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals is set to hear arguments on the latest installment of a long-running conflict surrounding the works of writer John Steinbeck....

Federal Courts Supreme Court Finally Takes Up Jury Question Proposed by Jailhouse Lawyer

Supreme Court Finally Takes Up Jury Question Proposed by Jailhouse Lawyer

By Laura Temme, Esq. | Last updated on

While serving a life sentence at Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola for a crime he maintained he didn’t commit, one question plagued Calvin Duncan: How can...

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