Supreme Court rules for vaping industry in dispute over where product denials may be challenged

The U.S. Supreme Court on June 20 ruled 7–2 that retailers wanting to sell a new tobacco product may seek judicial review when the Food and Drug Administration denies approval of the product. The global vaping market was valued at $28 … Continue reading Supreme Court rules for vaping industry in dispute over where product denials may be challenged

5 Takeaways from Supreme Court’s decision that allows ban on gender procedures for minors

The Supreme Court has issued a major decision upholding Tennessee’s ban on so-called gender-affirming care, such as puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones, for minors. Its decision on June 18 will likely influence how states craft legislation and how other gender-related … Continue reading 5 Takeaways from Supreme Court’s decision that allows ban on gender procedures for minors

Supreme Court rules for combat veterans in dispute over special compensation

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously on June 12 that a federal law’s six-year statute of limitations that often applies in military-related claims does not apply to retroactive claims for combat-related special compensation (CRSC). A statute of limitations blocks claims … Continue reading Supreme Court rules for combat veterans in dispute over special compensation

Supreme Court rules for epileptic student alleging school denied special accommodations

The Supreme Court on June 12 ruled unanimously in favor of an epileptic student who sued a Minnesota school district, alleging that the school illegally denied special accommodations. The 9–0 opinion in A.J.T. v. Osseo Area Schools was written by … Continue reading Supreme Court rules for epileptic student alleging school denied special accommodations

Supreme Court to consider sentence reductions for men convicted of armed robbery

The Supreme Court will consider whether prisoners sentenced before the First Step Act was enacted are entitled to have their sentences reduced to match standards established by the seven-year-old law. The bipartisan legislation approved by Congress and signed by President … Continue reading Supreme Court to consider sentence reductions for men convicted of armed robbery

Oklahoma won’t pursue death penalty for inmate after Supreme Court reversed conviction

Oklahoma will not seek the death penalty for Richard Eugene Glossip in his retrial after the Supreme Court overturned his conviction, Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond said on June 9. The nation’s highest court voted 5-3 on Feb. 25 to … Continue reading Oklahoma won’t pursue death penalty for inmate after Supreme Court reversed conviction

Supreme Court declines to reopen terrorism victims’ lawsuit over bank allegedly tied to Hamas

The U.S. Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that victims of Hamas’s attacks and their family members won’t get another chance to sue a Lebanese bank for allegedly helping the terrorists. Justice Clarence Thomas wrote the 9-0 opinion in BLOM Bank … Continue reading Supreme Court declines to reopen terrorism victims’ lawsuit over bank allegedly tied to Hamas