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This week’s relists: preemption of consumer protection laws, bankruptcy claims, COVID mandates and . . . Chevron deference again?

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. After the big October 6 conference (239 petitions and applications pending), this Friday w

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Justices question finding that S.C. district was unconstitutional racial gerrymander

The Supreme Court on Wednesday was skeptical of a lower court’s decision that a congressional district on the South Carolina coast was an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. After over two hours of oral argument, a majority of the court seemed inclined t

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The morning read for Thursday, October 12

Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Thursday morning read: Supreme Court seems skeptical of finding that South Carolina congressional district was racial ge

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Law Student/Son Of Buc-ee’s Co-Founder Accused Of Secretly Filming In Bathrooms

House guests allegedly found a hidden camera in the bathroom. The post Law Student/Son Of Buc-ee’s Co-Founder Accused Of Secretly Filming In Bathrooms appeared first on Above the Law.

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