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SCOTUS Won't Review AZ Immigrant Harboring Case; Bail Denial Argued
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
Arizona: the proving ground for state immigration and abortion laws. We've seen a lot of movement on Arizona abortion cases lately, and on Monday, the Supreme...
Updates: Friedland Confirmation Delayed, Smithkline Briefs Submitted
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
The parties to the case didn't request an en banc rehearing, but at least one judge did. Smithkline Beecham was a landmark case for gay rights in the Ninth...
Second Challenge to AZ's Medical Abortion Law Filed in State Court
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
The Back-Up Plan. A terrible movie, but not a bad legal strategy.
Abortion Stay Extended, Ballot Access Case Set for Argument
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
It's been a busy couple of days in the Ninth Circuit, especially for hot button issues that are currently on appeal, like Arizona's latest anti-abortion law...
(Judge) John Owens Confirmed for 9th Circuit Bench
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
Ladies and gentlemen, meet Judge John Owens. We've followed Owens' nomination since August, when President Barack Obama nominated him along with a fellow...
Arizona's Medical Abortion Drug Restriction Put on Hold
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
RU-486. Expect this to be the "next big thing" in abortion-related litigation. We've already seen restrictions on the drug, and on medical (drug-based, as...
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