Legal News
The morning read for Friday, July 15
Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. To suggest a piece for us to consider, email us at [email protected]. Here’s the Friday morning read: Indiana asks Supreme Cou
By IG
Jul 16, 2022
Officers question award of post-mortem damages under Section 1983
The Petitions of the Week column highlights a selection of cert petitions recently filed in the Supreme Court. A list of all petitions we’re watching is available here. When a person is killed, the damages that their descendants or families can receive va
By IG
Jul 16, 2022
With Justice Breyer’s retirement, the court loses a pragmatist (and some laughs)
Justice Stephen Breyer retired on June 30 after 28 years on the court. This article is the final entry in a symposium on his jurisprudence. Anastasia Boden is a senior attorney and Elizabeth Slattery is a senior legal fellow at Pacific Legal Foundation, a
By IG
Jul 16, 2022