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Announcement of orders and opinions for Monday, May 23 (complete)

We live blogged as the court released orders from the May 19 conference and opinions in Morgan v. Sundance and Shinn v. Ramirez. Click here for a list of FAQs about opinion announcements.  The post Announcement of orders and opinions for Monday

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Entering the homestretch

Over the next six weeks the Supreme Court is poised to issue 35 opinions, on topics ranging from gun rights to religion and the EPA’s power to regulate greenhouse gases. Amy is joined by Steven Mazie of The Economist and SCOTUSblog’s James Romoser for a..

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The morning read for Monday, May 23

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 Monday morning read: Ginni Thomas, wife of Su

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Defendants who delay can lose their chance to arbitrate, court rules in 9-0 decision

The Supreme Court on Monday unanimously ruled against a fast-food franchise owner in a procedural dispute over whether a wage-theft lawsuit belongs in federal court or in arbitration. Justice Elena Kagan wrote the opinion in Morgan v. Sundance, Inc. Plain

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