Legal News
In opioids “pill mill” case, justices grapple with physician intent
For nearly 90 minutes on Tuesday, the court grappled with the question of whether good faith is a defense for doctors criminally prosecuted for unlawful distribution of controlled substances. The court probed both sides intensely, struggling with the gram
By IG
Mar 4, 2022
No new relists — but a preview of a free-exercise issue the court is watching closely
The Relist Watch column examines cert petitions that the Supreme Court has “relisted” for its upcoming conference. A short explanation of relists is available here. Most people who read Relist Watch — that is, about three of our five current readers
By IG
Mar 4, 2022
Justices debate reimbursement requirements for outpatient dialysis
Tuesday’s argument in Marietta Memorial Hospital Employee Health Benefit Plan v. DaVita Inc. offered no surprises, as the justices grappled with the financial ramifications of applying a vaguely written statute to an insurer’s craftily designed arrangemen
By IG
Mar 4, 2022
Announcement of opinions for Thursday, March 3 (complete)
We live blogged as the court released opinions in United States v. Zubaydah and Cameron v. EMW Women’s Surgical Center, P.S.C. Click here for a list of FAQs about opinion announcements. The post Announcement of opinions for Thursday, Marc
By IG
Mar 4, 2022