Legal News
Justices broaden trial courts’ discretion in child-custody disputes under Hague Convention
The Supreme Court on Wednesday gave federal trial courts more discretion over whether children in some international custody disputes must be returned to their home countries. The unanimous decision in Golan v. Saada was the latest in a series of cases in
By IG
Jun 17, 2022
The morning read for Thursday, June 16
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 Thursday morning read: Ginni Thomas corr
By IG
Jun 17, 2022
Divided court rejects Texas’ bid to control gambling in tribal casinos
Wednesday’s decision in Ysleta del Sur Pueblo v. Texas resolves a longstanding dispute about the ability of Texas to control gambling on the lands of two of the Native American tribes that reside there. The answer the court gave was a stern rebuke, vitiat
By IG
Jun 17, 2022
Supreme Court, once again, rejects California treatment of arbitration
The holding of Wednesday’s decision in Viking River Cruises v. Moriana will surprise nobody. As it has so many times before, the Supreme Court rejected California’s treatment of arbitration under California law, in this case California’s Private Attorneys
By IG
Jun 17, 2022