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Announcement of opinions for Thursday, May 16 (complete)
On Thursday, May 16 we live blogged as the court released three opinions. In Harrow v. Department of Defense, the court holds that the 60-day limit on when an employee who is subject to an adverse personnel action can appeal to the Federal Circuit a
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May 17, 2024
The morning read for Thursday, May 16
This morning, at 10 a.m. EDT, the court expects to issue opinions in one or more cases from the current term. Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Thursday m
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May 17, 2024
Supreme Court lets CFPB funding stand
The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a challenge to the constitutionality of the structure used to fund the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the federal agency tasked with enforcing consumer finance laws. By a vote of 7-2, the justices reversed a d
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May 17, 2024
The California Bar’s Money Troubles Are A Nail In The Current Bar Exam’s Coffin — See Also
Who Needs The NCBE Anyway?: If the California Bar cuts ties, you may be able to take the test at home! Diversity Matters: Biglaw DEI chief answers questions about diversity in the field. Familiar Name Across The Pond!: Perkins Coie opens its first London
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May 16, 2024