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Federal Courts SCOTUS Rules That Failure Isn't a Free Pass for Attempted Murder

SCOTUS Rules That Failure Isn't a Free Pass for Attempted Murder

By Kit Yona, M.A. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on

A Genovese crime family associate made an argument that he thought the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) couldn't refuse. In a 7-2 split decision,...

Federal Courts Climate Lawsuits Will Continue After SCOTUS Declines to Intervene

Climate Lawsuits Will Continue After SCOTUS Declines to Intervene

By Catherine Hodder, Esq. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a lawsuit blocking Democratic-led states from suing big oil companies for misleading the public about the impact of...

Federal Courts Understanding the Supreme Court's Decision on USAID Funding

Understanding the Supreme Court's Decision on USAID Funding

By Jordan Walker, J.D. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on

The U.S. Supreme Court has limited the scope of President Donald Trump’s authority to temporarily halt federal funding for foreign assistance. In January,...

Federal Courts Mexico’s Lawsuit Against U.S. Gun Makers Could Affect Americans' Ability To Sue

Mexico’s Lawsuit Against U.S. Gun Makers Could Affect Americans' Ability To Sue

By Catherine Hodder, Esq. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on

This week the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments for a case between Mexico and U.S. gun manufacturers. However, the result may have more impact on U.S....

Federal Courts With Oklahoma's Blessing, SCOTUS Grants Death Row Inmate a New Trial

With Oklahoma's Blessing, SCOTUS Grants Death Row Inmate a New Trial

By Kit Yona, M.A. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on

It's said that cats have nine lives. Given how many scheduled execution dates he's survived, Richard Glossip might have a feline in his family tree. On...

Federal Courts SCOTUS Declines to Take Up Appeal Regarding Clinic Buffer Zones

SCOTUS Declines to Take Up Appeal Regarding Clinic Buffer Zones

By Kit Yona, M.A. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on

The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) often takes cases involving First Amendment protections. In the 2023-2024 term, the justices heard eight cases...

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