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SCOTUS Hands Religious Conservatives a Win, Though Narrow
By Richard Dahl | Last updated on
In a case that pitted religious freedom versus anti-discrimination laws, the U.S. Supreme Court came down unanimously, but narrowly, on the side of religious...
Are There Any Federal Appellate Lawsuits Out There NOT Involving the 2020 Election?
By Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
Entropy is a fundamental law of the universe, and all things will eventually descend into chaos. No particular reason to bring that up in a blog about the...
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Most Important Opinions
By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on
This blog was originally created in 2016, in celebration of Justice Ginsberg's 83rd birthday. It has been updated after Justice Ginsberg's death on September...
Moose Hunter Wins Hovercraft Ruling
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
Hunters cheered the U.S. Supreme Court for ruling that a man could hunt for moose on his hovercraft. John Sturgeon had fought for it since 2007, when National...
Supreme Court Rejects Appeal In Bullying Case that Led to Suicide
By Laura Temme, Esq. | Last updated on
Last week, the Supreme Court rejected the appeal of Michelle Carter, who was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter based on text messages that led her...
Supreme Court Won't Revisit Religious Accommodation Standard - For Now
By Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits religious discrimination in the workplace. This means employers must make reasonable accommodations for employees...