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The Court Issues Two Opinions and Denies Review of Manuel Noriega’s Petition
In a flurry of action, the Supreme Court on Monday issued two opinions, granted certiorari in two cases, called for the views of the Solicitor General in two others, and denied a host of cert petitions, including that from former Panama dictator Manuel Noriega. The Court announced decisions in Hemi Group, LLC v. City of [...]
Citizens United Handed Down
Today, the Supreme Court conducted a special session to hand down the opinion in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, No. 08-205. The Court—led by the conservative majority of Chief Justice Robert and Justices Scalia, Kennedy, Thomas, Alito—overturned two significant precedents holding that Congress may restrict corporate spending on political ads and commentary. Justice Kennedy, [...]
The Court Issues Two Decisions and an Order List
The Supreme Court issued two opinions today, and as usual, denied a slew of petitions for writ of certiorari. The Court’s opinions and order list can be viewed here. The opinions issued in Presley v. Georgia (09-5270) and Wellons v. Hall (09-5731), involved criminal law issues which were summarily decided by the Court without the [...]
Supreme Court Rule Revisions for 2010
On January 12, 2010, the Supreme Court announced revisions to its rules, which will take effect in all proceedings on February 16, 2010. The Court’s press release announcing the changes can be viewed here. The order and revisions can be reviewed here. The majority of the revisions are simply clarification of previously existing, but unstated, [...]
Oral Argument Schedule for January through March 2010
The Supreme Court has set the oral argument schedule for January, February and March of this year. Among the standout cases are: Briscoe v. Virginia, No. 07-11191 (argument date January 11th) In Briscoe, the Court will be confronted with the question of what procedure is required by the Confrontation Clause with regard to lab reports [...]
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McDonald v. City of Chicago—The Reply Brief