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SCOTUS Says Jury, Not a Judge, Must Decide Facts for Punishment
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
Andre Haymond got a break in his child pornography case, as the U.S. Supreme Court said his sentence for violating probation should be decided by a jury. In...
Immoral and Vulgar Trademarks Get the SCOTUS Seal of Approval
By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on
The High Court recently upheld the lower federal appellate court decision holding that the Lanham Act's prohibition on immoral and scandalous trademarks is...
Court: Tennessee Liquor Law Violates Commerce Clause
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a Tennessee law that required retailers to have two years' residency before they could get a license to sell liquor in the...
SCOTUS Overturns Property Rights Case -- More to Come?
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
Near the end of the new majority's term, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled property owners may go directly to federal court with claims that state or local...
Justice Thomas Dissents Over Race-Based Juror Selection in Death Penalty Case
By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on
The recent Flowers v. Mississippi case is an odd one. The appellant in the case, Curtis Flowers, was charged with a quadruple murder and has been tried six...
SCOTUS Denies Flint Officials' Appeal
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
The U.S. Supreme Court turned away officials from Flint, Michigan, who are facing civil suits for their part in contaminating the water supply there. The...
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