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Amicus Brief Numbers: Quantity, Quality, and Influence
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
Two more briefs, addressing the merits of the Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby dispute, hit our inboxes this morning, including Hobby Lobby's response brief. Washington...
Friday Frills: The Jabot (or Neck Doily)
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
You've probably noticed, at some point, that Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg wears a frilly lace collar with her robe, as did Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. I...
SCOTUS Sleeper: Speech Rights of Government Employees Returns
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
Government employees have free speech rights when discussing a matter of public concern. Except when it disrupts the workplace. Or when the speech is made...
Missouri In a Hurry to Execute Its Prisoners Using Uncertain Drugs?
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
Last minute requests for stays on executions are a common thing. Herbert Smulls' case, which grabbed our attention due to a temporary stay granted by the...
Sandifer v. U.S. Steel: No Pay for Time Spent Changing Clothes
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
Steel workers have to wear safety gear. Lots of it, in fact. And "donning and doffing" this gear takes quite a bit of time. They want to be paid for this time....
Stay of Execution of Smulls Vacated; Compounding Problem Remains
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
Last night, shortly after the State of the Union address, Justice Samuel Alito spared Herbert Smulls' life. Unfortunately, the mercy was short-lived, and he...
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