Legal News
A tax deadline missed by one day leads to a showdown over equity, jurisdiction – and grammar
The argument on Wednesday in Boechler v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue will consider whether “equitable tolling” – which allows courts to excuse missed deadlines in some circumstances – is available for a statutory federal income tax deadline. The issu
By IG
Jan 13, 2022
Justices debate state’s right to take tort recoveries from Medicaid beneficiaries
Monday’s argument in Gallardo v. Marstiller displayed a bench surprisingly divided over a relatively simple question of statutory interpretation. The topic is what to do when a state Medicaid program pays for injuries that a beneficiary suffers, if the be
By IG
Jan 13, 2022
The morning read for Wednesday, Jan. 12
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 Wednesday morning read: Supreme Court Ju
By IG
Jan 13, 2022