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Subjective intent of wrongdoing required to convict doctors under Controlled Substances Act

With a majority opinion that will be one of Justice Stephen Breyer’s last for the Supreme Court, the court on Monday ruled 9-0 that two alleged opioids “pill mill” doctors could not be convicted absent a jury finding that they subjectively believed they w

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The morning read for Tuesday, June 28

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 Tuesday morning read: The Supreme Court just

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A eulogy to Roe

This article is part of a symposium on the court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. Radhika Rao is professor of law and Harry & Lillian Hastings research chair at U.C. Hastings College of Law in San Francisco. S

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Dobbs’s history and the future of abortion and privacy law

This article is part of a symposium on the court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. Sherif Girgis is an associate professor of law at Notre Dame Law School. How does Dobbs’s historical analysis fare against the dissent? What does

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