The Supreme Court struggled this week with a complex discrimination lawsuit that blind patients filed against Labcorp over self-service kiosks they could not use. The case, Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings v. Davis, was heard on April 29. The petitioner … Continue reading Supreme Court grapples with discrimination lawsuit against Labcorp
The U.S. Supreme Court on April 30 seemed inclined to overturn an Oklahoma court ruling denying authorization for the nation’s first publicly funded religious charter school. Justice Amy Coney Barrett recused herself and did not participate in the case known … Continue reading Supreme Court seems inclined to green-light first publicly funded religious charter school
The Supreme Court ruled 5–4 on April 30 that federal employees who also serve as military reservists have to receive pay equivalent to their civilian salaries when they serve on active duty during national emergencies. The ruling, which may affect … Continue reading Supreme Court sides with reservists in dispute over active duty pay
The Supreme Court on April 28 considered if the federal government may, after six years, cut off combat-related special compensation to a veteran suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Veterans are allowed to seek retroactive, combat-related special compensation (CRSC), but … Continue reading Supreme Court hears compensation claim for former Marine with PTSD
The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 on April 29 that hospitals that serve large numbers of poor people are not eligible for higher Medicare payments from the government. Justice Amy Coney Barrett wrote the majority opinion in Advocate Christ Medical Center … Continue reading Supreme Court rules that hospitals serving the poor ineligible for Medicare increases
The Supreme Court on April 28 seemed sympathetic to an epileptic student’s family that is suing a Minnesota school district, alleging that the school illegally denied special accommodation. The oral argument in A.J.T. v. Osseo Area Schools became heated when … Continue reading Supreme Court may rule for epileptic student alleging school denied special accommodations
The Supreme Court agreed on April 28 to hear a case about whether a state court should have to retry two parents’ claim that allegedly tainted baby food gave their son autism. The Supreme Court granted the petition in Hain … Continue reading Supreme Court takes up case involving allegation that tainted baby food causes autism
A flight attendant told the Supreme Court in a new filing that a federal appeals court ruling jeopardizes airline employees’ legal rights. The Supreme Court docketed the flight attendant’s petition on April 23. Petitioner Ali Bahreman, represented by the National … Continue reading Supreme Court urged to take up case about non-union members’ rights
The U.S. Supreme Court seemed inclined during an April 23 oral argument to revive a lawsuit filed by energy companies over California’s tough vehicle emissions standards. The case is Diamond Alternative Energy LLC v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The lead … Continue reading Supreme Court seems inclined to let energy companies sue California over emissions rules
The U.S. Supreme Court on April 22 withdrew its April 10 order temporarily preventing Ohio voters who support repealing the qualified immunity rule from gathering signatures to place the issue on a future state ballot. Three justices dissented, indicating they would … Continue reading Supreme Court cancels temporary block of Ohio’s qualified immunity ballot initiative
The Supreme Court seemed receptive on April 22 to Maryland parents who want to opt their young children out of having to be taught from storybooks that promote LGBT lifestyles. The justices heard 2 1/2 hours of oral argument in … Continue reading Supreme Court seems to favor allowing parents to opt-out from pro-LGBT books in schools
The Supreme Court ruled 5–4 on April 22 that illegal immigrants who agree to self-deportation should be given extra time to appeal a deportation order if the departure deadline occurs on a weekend or a holiday. The majority opinion in … Continue reading Supreme Court rules 5-4 that deportees get extra time when deadline falls on non-business day
The Supreme Court agreed on April 21 to decide if a Texas woman who claims racial discrimination may sue the United States Postal Service (USPS) for not delivering mail. The court granted the petition in USPS v. Konan in an … Continue reading Supreme Court will hear racial-bias suit against post office over undelivered mail
Supreme Court justices considered on April 21 the constitutionality of a federal panel that issues mandates requiring insurers to cover preventive medical services without cost to patients. In Kennedy v. Braidwood Management Inc., the justices examined a provision in the … Continue reading Supreme Court hears challenge to task force that issues preventive care mandates
The Supreme Court on April 21 will hear a case about the constitutionality of a federal panel that issues mandates requiring insurers to cover preventive medical services without cost to patients. In Kennedy v. Braidwood Management Inc., the justices will … Continue reading Supreme Court to hear challenge to Obamacare preventive care rule
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito filed a strongly worded dissent from the court’s order issued early April 19 that temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deporting alleged members of the Venezuelan criminal gang Tren de Aragua. The dissenting opinion, which … Continue reading Alito calls Supreme Court block of Venezuelan gang deportations ‘legally questionable’
The Mississippi Supreme Court ruled on April 17 that a minor female undergoing gender alteration procedures may not change her name to a masculine name. Mississippi law defines a minor as a person under the age of 21 years, according … Continue reading Mississippi Supreme Court rules transitioning teen not entitled to name change
The Supreme Court on April 19 temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deporting an unspecified number of Venezuelan men currently in immigration custody who are alleged to be members of a criminal gang. The new, unsigned order granting the Venezuelans’ … Continue reading Supreme Court blocks deportation of alleged Venezuelan gang members for now
The Supreme Court on April 17 left in place lower court orders blocking President Donald Trump’s policy of limiting birthright citizenship for certain individuals and scheduled oral arguments in the case for next month. The new order states that the … Continue reading Supreme Court to hear arguments in challenge to Trump’s birthright citizenship order
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously on April 17 that Cornell University employees may pursue a class action lawsuit in which they claim that their retirement plans were mismanaged and charged exorbitant fees. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second … Continue reading Supreme Court rules 9–0 that Cornell employees may sue over pension plans