Legal News
The court’s latest dive into state sovereign immunity pits military veterans against state agencies
In Torres v. Texas Department of Public Safety, to be argued on Tuesday, the Supreme Court will decide whether a private individual can sue his state-agency employer for violating the federal Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 19
By IG
Mar 30, 2022
Justices add three new cases, including challenge to animal-welfare law and Warhol copyright dispute
The Supreme Court on Monday issued orders from the justices’ private conference last week, adding three new cases to next term’s docket. The new cases involve a challenge to an animal-welfare law in California, a death-penalty issue in Arizona, and a copy
By IG
Mar 30, 2022
The morning read for Tuesday, March 29
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 Tuesday morning read: Democrats push tow
By IG
Mar 30, 2022
Justices to consider California’s private-attorney-general exception to arbitration clause
The last few decades have witnessed the working out in several cases of a sustained disagreement between the Supreme Court and California legislators and judges. The Supreme Court has taken the view that the Federal Arbitration Act compels the enforcement
By IG
Mar 30, 2022