The U.S. Supreme Court appeared skeptical on Jan. 21 of federal government arguments for restrictions on where the electronic cigarette industry can sue to limit a practice known as forum shopping. The federal government argues that the manufacturer has been … Continue reading Supreme Court questions court-shopping allegation against vape makers

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to consider if the federal government may, after six years, cut off combat-related special compensation to a veteran suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. The justices granted the petition in Soto v. United States on … Continue reading Supreme Court will review military time limit claim in former Marine’s PTSD case

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected three doctors’ emergency request to prevent a California agency from investigating them over advice they give to patients that does not conform to the state’s position on COVID-19. Justice Elena Kagan, who handles urgent appeals … Continue reading Supreme Court denies RFK Jr.’s request to block California’s doctor investigations over COVID-19 advice

The U.S. Supreme Court on Jan. 21 summarily overturned the conviction of an Oklahoma woman sentenced to death for murdering her estranged husband. Justice Clarence Thomas filed an opinion dissenting from the new decision. Justice Neil Gorsuch joined the dissent. … Continue reading Supreme Court reverses Oklahoma woman’s death sentence

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to consider a federal inmate’s request to revive his lawsuit over alleged mistreatment in prison after it was dismissed. The court granted the petition in Parrish v. United States on Jan. 17 in an … Continue reading Supreme Court will hear prisoner’s request to sue over solitary confinement

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to consider whether an epileptic student’s family may sue her Minnesota school district over special accommodations that she was denied. The court granted the petition in A.J.T. v. Osseo Area Schools on Jan. 17 … Continue reading Supreme Court to decide if epileptic student can sue school district for discrimination

The U.S. Supreme Court sided with employers, unanimously rejecting employees’ argument that employers have to meet an enhanced standard of proof to show that federal law does not require they provide overtime pay. Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote the court’s 9–0 … Continue reading Supreme Court votes 9–0 to reject heightened proof standard in overtime pay disputes

President Joe Biden announced on Jan. 17 that the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), which was first proposed more than a century ago, is now the “law of the land.” The legal effect of Biden’s statement is disputed. Biden said in … Continue reading Biden declared the Equal Rights Amendment ratified: What is it? What’s next?

The U.S. Supreme Court on Jan. 17 agreed to hear a request from a group of Maryland parents to opt their young children out of having storybooks that promote LGBT lifestyles read to them. The court granted the petition in … Continue reading Supreme Court will consider if Maryland parents can opt children out of pro-LGBT storybooks

The U.S. Supreme Court on Jan. 17 turned away TikTok’s request to halt a federal law requiring indirect owner ByteDance to divest itself of the company by Jan. 19 or cease U.S. operations. The nation’s highest court took action in … Continue reading Supreme Court upholds law that bans TikTok if its Chinese parent company does not divest

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to allow Utah’s request to file a lawsuit that disputed the federal government’s possession of over 18.5 million acres of land in the state. The Supreme Court denied Utah’s motion for leave to file a … Continue reading Supreme Court won’t hear Utah’s bid to take over federal land in the state

The U.S. Supreme Court may issue decisions on Jan. 17 in pending cases, which could include TikTok’s request to block a law forcing it to change owners or shut down on Jan. 19. Late on Jan. 16, the court updated … Continue reading Supreme Court may rule on TikTok ban on Friday

The U.S. Supreme Court declined a request from Massachusetts residents to review a lower court’s rejection of their challenge to federal approval of offshore wind turbines that generate electricity. The decision to deny the petition in Nantucket Residents Against Turbines … Continue reading Supreme Court won’t hear challenge to offshore wind turbines in Cape Cod

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously on Jan. 15 in favor of pet owners, finding a state court may consider their lawsuit against pet food makers after the consumers withdrew their federal claims. Justice Elena Kagan wrote the 9–0 opinion … Continue reading Supreme Court rules 9–0 for pet owners in pet food fraud case

The U.S. Supreme Court seemed inclined on Jan. 15 to allow a Texas law requiring age verification to access porn websites to stand. The court heard more than two hours of oral argument in Free Speech Coalition Inc. v. Paxton. … Continue reading Supreme Court seems unlikely to block Texas age verification law for porn access

The U.S. Supreme Court on Jan. 13 considered the case of a retired Florida firefighter with Parkinson’s disease who sued her former employer for discrimination over post-employment benefits. Karyn Stanley had to accept disability retirement at the age of 47 … Continue reading Supreme Court grapples with disabled former firefighter’s discrimination suit

The U.S. Supreme Court decided Jan. 13 against hearing an appeal in a racial gerrymandering case where North Dakota took the unusual step of asking the justices to reconsider its own lower court victory. A gerrymander is the political manipulation … Continue reading Supreme Court declines North Dakota redistricting appeal

The U.S. Supreme Court on Jan. 13 rejected an emergency application to block the Washington Medical Commission from investigating licensed physicians in the state over their criticism of COVID-19 policies. The Washington state commission considers the doctors’ dissenting views on … Continue reading Supreme Court won’t block state from probing doctors who question COVID-19 policies

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear the federal government’s appeal of a lower court ruling halting the expansion of defenses that student loan borrowers can use to contest repayment. An association of colleges challenged the U.S. Department of … Continue reading Supreme Court agrees to hear challenge to government proposal to extend relief for student borrowers

The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to issue decisions on Jan. 15 in pending cases, possibly including the TikTok appeal. The court announced on its website that “it may announce opinions” on Jan. 15, without providing specifics. During oral arguments … Continue reading Supreme Court may decide TikTok’s fate on Jan. 15