Supreme Court On Fire - 5 Unanimous Decisions In A Row
law.com — The Supreme Court recessed for its long winter break on Jan. 26 in a rare mood of unanimity, issuing five dissent-free opinions on key issues ranging from workplace discrimination to anti-dumping trade enforcement. The rulings continue a recent pattern that may be moving the Court closer to Chief Justice John Roberts Jr.'s goal of collegiality. (Submitted by cmccool) More...
Court Rules That Giving ***** Advice Is Not A Crime
law.com — A lawyer facing criminal charges for advising 10 nurses they could quit their jobs at a Long Island, N.Y., nursing facility gave "objectively reasonable" advice and cannot be prosecuted, a Brooklyn appeals panel has ruled. (Submitted by inactive) More...
Top 12 Things to Watch for @ Attorney General Nom's Hearing
law.com — Two months of silent preparation will reach a climax Thursday when Eric Holder Jr. enters the Russell Senate Office Building for his confirmation hearing to be attorney general...Here are 11 things you're likely to see this week, and maybe one to hope for. (Submitted by cmccool) More...
"Tweety Bird' May Hang After All
law.com — The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals abruptly withdrew abruptly withdrew a recent panel decision declaring unconstitutional a Michigan law that banned objects such as air fresheners, fuzzy dice and rosaries hanging from rear-view mirrors in cars. (Submitted by inactive) More...
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