Legal News
At A Tennessee Crossroads, Two Pharmacies, A Monkey, And Millions Of Pills
Federal prosecutors have unveiled a rare criminal case alleging that owners of a pharmacy in Celina, Tennessee, intentionally courted opioid seekers by filling dangerous prescriptions that would have been rejected elsewhere. The pharmacies are accused of
By IG
Apr 1, 2022
Divergent views on text and history as justices ponder war powers and sovereign immunity
The Supreme Court heard oral argument on Tuesday in Torres v. Texas Department of Public Safety, with Justice Clarence Thomas participating remotely after his hospital stay last week. The case was brought by a military veteran against his state-agency emp
By IG
Apr 1, 2022
Justices search for the line on “use” of a locomotive
The Supreme Court heard argument on Monday in LeDure v. Union Pacific Railroad Company. The case involves the Locomotive Inspection Act, a federal statute that requires railroads to regularly inspect and implement safety measures for their locomotives. No
By IG
Apr 1, 2022
Announcement of opinions for Thursday, March 31 (complete)
We live blogged as the court released the opinion in Badgerow v. Walters. Click here for a list of FAQs about opinion announcements. The post Announcement of opinions for Thursday, March 31 (complete) appeared first on SCOTUSblog.
By IG
Apr 1, 2022