Legal News
Court rules unanimously that tax deadline is subject to equitable tolling
On Thursday, the Supreme Court decided Boechler v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue in a unanimous opinion authored by Justice Amy Coney Barrett. As expected, the court held that equitable tolling can apply to a statutory time limit in tax cases know
By IG
Apr 22, 2022
Court allows Texas to execute man who spent 31 years on death row
The Supreme Court on Thursday turned down a request from a 78-year-old Texas inmate to block his execution. Justice Stephen Breyer, who has previously questioned the constitutionality of the death penalty and criticized lengthy delays in how it is carried
By IG
Apr 22, 2022
Court rejects bid to block Tennessee execution, but inmate gets reprieve when state discovers last-minute “oversight”
The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to block the execution of Tennessee inmate Oscar Smith, who had been scheduled to die at 8 p.m. EDT. However, shortly after the justices turned down Smith’s appeal, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee called off the execution, c
By IG
Apr 22, 2022
The morning read for Friday, April 22
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: Supreme Court Rules
By IG
Apr 22, 2022