Supreme Court decision syllabus (SCOTUS)
By RJ Dieken
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Chicago v. Fulton (Bankruptcy)
296
During bankruptcy proceedings, The city does not have to return impounded vehicles held for non payment of fines. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jan 14, 2021 |
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Trump v New York (No standing)
773
Case dismissed for lack of standing. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Dec 20, 2020 |
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Shinn v Kayer (death penalty, fed deference, ineffective assistance).
1487
Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Dec 15, 2020 |
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Texas v New Mexico (Water Rights)
259
Water rights Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Dec 15, 2020 |
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Tanzin v Tanvir (RFRA Damages)
274
1st Amendment, RFRA Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Dec 11, 2020 |
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Carney v Adams (Delaware judicial selections/Standing)
361
Plaintiff lacks standing. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Dec 11, 2020 |
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United States v Briggs (UCMJ SOL)
299
Holding that the term “punishable by death” in the UCMJ is basically a term of art. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Dec 11, 2020 |
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Rutledge v Pharmaceutical care management assoc
426
Ark Act 900 stands in the relevant part Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Dec 11, 2020 |
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Roman Catholic diocese of Brooklyn v. Cuomo
741
Grant of relief, enjoining NY Gov Cuomo from enforcing restrictions on religious gatherings. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Nov 26, 2020 |
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Taylor v Riojas (Qualified Immunity)
720
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Nov 02, 2020 |
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McKesson v Doe (1A & Deference to State law)
564
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Nov 02, 2020 |
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BARR v. LEE (Death Penalty)
310
Reversing a preliminary injunction - allowing executions to move forward for federal prisoners. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jul 14, 2020 |
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TRUMP v. MAZARS
713
Presidential subpoenas. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jul 10, 2020 |
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McGIRT v. OKLAHOMA
461
MCA, Indian country, and eastern Oklahoma. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jul 10, 2020 |
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OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE SCHOOL v. MORRISSEY-BERRU
538
Employment discrimination claims in these cases are foreclosed by the Ministerial exception. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jul 10, 2020 |
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TRUMP v. VANCE
835
Presidential Subpoenas Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jul 10, 2020 |
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LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR SAINTS PETER AND PAUL HOME v. PENNSYLVANIA
550
RFRA, ACA & Contraceptives. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jul 09, 2020 |
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BARR v. AMERICAN ASSN. OF POLITICAL CONSULTANTS (Robo Calls)
388
No exception for government debt. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jul 07, 2020 |
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CHIAFALO v. WASHINGTON (Faithless Electors)
437
Also Colorado Department of State v Baca Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jul 07, 2020 |
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PTO v Booking.com
317
Booking.com is not a generic name. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jul 03, 2020 |
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ESPINOZA v. MONTANA DEPT. OF REVENUE (Freedom of religion)
392
Can’t discriminate solely on the basis of religious affiliation (distinguishing religious conduct as different). Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jul 03, 2020 |
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AGENCY FOR INT’L DEVELOPMENT v. ALLIANCE FOR OPEN SOCIETY INT’L
266
First Amendment argument fails. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jul 01, 2020 |
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SEILA LAW LLC v. CFPB
800
The appointment and removal provisions for the director of the CFPB is unconstitutional, but this stuff is severable from the dodd frank act. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jul 01, 2020 |
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JUNE MEDICAL SERVICES v. RUSSO (Abortion)
695
A Louisiana law requiring admitting privileges at nearby hospitals for abortion doctors is unconstitutional. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jun 29, 2020 |
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DHS v. THURAISSIGIAM
491
Habius is not useful in requesting asylum determination review, just for release from custody. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jun 27, 2020 |
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Liu v SEC (Disgorgement in SEC Equity)
482
Some stuff about equitable principles. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jun 22, 2020 |
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY v. REGENTS OF UNIV. OF CA (DACA)
879
DACA can not be rescinded without further/better explanation by the DHS. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jun 19, 2020 |
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SERVICE v. COWPASTURE RIVER PRESERVATION (Pipeline under Appalachian trail)
455
Supreme court considers the disputed land an easement to the National park service, thus in this case the pipeline permit is ok. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jun 16, 2020 |
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Bostock v Clayton Co (Title VII -Transgender/Gay)
711
Title VII of the civil rights act makes it illegal to discriminate in employment against people for being gay, or transgender. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jun 15, 2020 |
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LOMAX v. ORTIZ-MARQUEZ (PLRA Strikes)
274
In regards to the Prison litigation reform act §1915(g)’s 3 strikes rule, qualifying dismissals count as strikes regardless as to if they are dismissed with or without prejudice. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jun 08, 2020 |
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BANISTER v. DAVIS - Rule 59(e) petitions
513
Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jun 02, 2020 |
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THOLE v. U. S. BANK (Standing)
270
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Jun 02, 2020 |
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NASRALLAH v. BARR (CAT Removal appeals - Immigration)
431
Appealing CAT orders is allowed in this case. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jun 02, 2020 |
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GE ENERGY POWER CONVERSION FRANCE v. OUTOKUMPU STAINLESS
484
Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jun 02, 2020 |
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FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT AND MANAGEMENT BD. FOR PUERTO RICO v. AURELIUS INVESTMENT,
572
The board can stay, they are primarily considered to be local officers, not federal officers. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jun 02, 2020 |
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OPATI v. REPUBLIC OF SUDAN
354
Can sue for punitive damages in this case. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
May 18, 2020 |
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LUCKY BRAND DUNGAREES v MARCEL FASHIONS (Issue/claim preclusion)
338
This issue is not similar enough to qualify for defensive issue or claim preclusion. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
May 15, 2020 |
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KELLY v. UNITED STATES (Bridgegate)
297
Regarding the wore fraud charges not being appropriate. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
May 08, 2020 |
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US v SINENENG-SMITH (Party Presentation rule)
294
9th Circuit can not make this case about something that the parties had not already presented. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
May 08, 2020 |
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NY STATE RIFLE & PISTOL v. CITY OF NEW YORK
216
Vacated and remanded for further proceedings. Mostly Moot/can’t assert a new clam here. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Apr 27, 2020 |
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Georgia v Public.Resource.org
509
The annotations are not copyrightable. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Apr 27, 2020 |
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MAINE COMMUNITY HEALTH OPTIONS v. UNITED STATES (Risk Corridors)
588
The government obligated itself to pay in this instance. (Health insurance risk corridors) Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Apr 27, 2020 |
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BARTON v BARR (Stop Time cancellation of removal)
498
Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Apr 25, 2020 |
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MAUI, HAWAII v. HAWAII WILDLIFE FUND (Point Source)
599
The point source case. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Apr 24, 2020 |
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ROMAG FASTENERS v. FOSSIL GROUP (Willfulness in infringment)
237
Willfullness not specifically required under §1125(a). Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Apr 24, 2020 |
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THRYV, INC. v. CLICK-TO- CALL (§314, Inter Partes review)
408
Reviewability of decision to do an inter partes review. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Apr 21, 2020 |
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Ramos v Louisiana (Right to unanimous jury)
525
The 6th amendment (through the 14th) requires unanimous jury to convict on serious crimes. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Apr 20, 2020 |
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ATLANTIC RICHFIELD v. CHRISTIAN (Superfund)
687
Dispute over a superfund site in Montana. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Apr 20, 2020 |
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Democratic NC v Republican NC
487
PC Opinion on an Injunction relating to the election in Wisconsin. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Apr 07, 2020 |
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Babb v Wilkie (Age Discrimination)
573
ADEA Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Apr 07, 2020 |
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Kansas v Glover (probable cause)
292
Without additional information to rebut the presumption, it is reasonable for an officer to believe a vehicle belonging to a driver with a revoked license is being driven by the owner. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Apr 07, 2020 |
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CITGO v Frescati
526
Safe berth clause of sub charter agreement In this case means safe berth, not due diligence. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Mar 31, 2020 |
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Davis v US (appeal of plain error)
343
Telling the 5th circuit to review for plain error. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Mar 25, 2020 |
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Comcast v Natl Assn. African American media
414
Court says §1981 still needs but-for causation. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Mar 24, 2020 |
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Kahler v Kansas (Insanity Defense)
461
the court refuses to set a constitutional bar for the insanity defense. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Mar 24, 2020 |
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Allen v Cooper (copyright/state sov immunity)
449
Court holds CRCA does not properly abrogate state sovereign immunity against copyright infringement. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Mar 24, 2020 |
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Guerrero-Lasprilla v Bar (Immigration)
631
In this case the question is a “question of law” Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Mar 23, 2020 |
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Kansas v Garcia
615
The fact info is used on the I-9 form, does not preempt that information (submitted on other forms) from being used to prosecute for fraud. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Mar 03, 2020 |
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Holguin-Hernandez v US
257
petitioner did enough to preserve right of appeal. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Feb 28, 2020 |
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Intel v Sulyma
324
ERISA - Defining “Actual Knowledge” as being Actual Knowledge. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Feb 28, 2020 |
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Shular v US
409
ACCA arguments, including things depending on what the definition of “is” is. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Feb 28, 2020 |
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Hernandez v Mesa
464
Court refuses to extend Bivens to the cross border shooting of a child by a border patrol officer. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Feb 25, 2020 |
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Rodriguez v FDIC
221
In Re the Bob Richards rule. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Feb 25, 2020 |
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McKinney v Arizona
233
Death penalty appeal in re Clemons (because Ring and Hurst aren’t retroactive on collateral review) Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Feb 25, 2020 |
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Monasky v Taglieri
410
Considering the Hague convention’s definition of “habitual residence” of a child and a few other factors in re: “returning” a child Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Feb 25, 2020 |
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Rom Catholic Church of PR v Feliciano
984
Once a case is removed to federal court, the state court can’t do anything, until federal courts are finished. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Feb 24, 2020 |
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Retirement...IBM v Jander (ERISA)
326
Court say ERISA and the fiduciary duty of ESOP administrators is complecated. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jan 14, 2020 |
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Ritzen v Jackson (bankruptcies)
354
Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jan 14, 2020 |
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Peter v NantKwest (American rule)
324
PTO can not recover attorney fees via §145, because ”all expenses” is not sufficient to overcome the American Rule. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Dec 11, 2019 |
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Rotkiske v Klemm (FDCPA)
253
refusing to read in a time of discovery exception into the FDCPA’s §1692k(d) 1-year statute of limitations. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Dec 11, 2019 |
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Thompson v Hebdon (election contributions)
572
Court isn’t to fond of Alaska’s low political contributions limits. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Nov 25, 2019 |
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Montgomery v Louisiana (2015 Case\equipment check)
533
A case recently argued about in Mathena v. MalvoUploading to check equipment and upload ability to podcast sources before we start getting new decisions. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Oct 19, 2019 |
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DOC v New York (Citizenship question)
970
In re the census citizenship question. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jun 30, 2019 |
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Mitchell v Wisconsin (BAC testing while unconscious)
416
It’s legal. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jun 29, 2019 |
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Rucho v Common cause (partisan gerrymandering)
758
No help from the courts on partisan gerrymandering. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jun 28, 2019 |
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US v Haymond (5a 6a, right to jury)
486
Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jun 28, 2019 |
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TN wine & spirits v Thomas (21st Amendment / DCC)
783
Under the 21st amendment and the dormant commerce clause, Tennessee’s two-year residency requirement for new alcohol sales licensing is unconstitutional. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jun 27, 2019 |
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Kisor v Wilkie (Auer deference)
766
Auer and seminole rock stand. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jun 27, 2019 |
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US v Davis (void for vagueness)
527
Holding ”crime of voilence” to be unconstitutionally vague. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jun 24, 2019 |
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Dutra v Batterton (Admiralty, unseaworthyness)
363
Punitive damages are not available for unseaworthiness claims. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jun 24, 2019 |
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Iancu v Brunetti (FUCT TRADEMARK)
276
PTO can not refuse trademarks on grounds that they are ”immoral or scandalous”. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jun 24, 2019 |
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Food mktg v Argus Leader (FOIA)
408
This info is confidential under part 4 of FOIA exceptions. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jun 24, 2019 |
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Flowers v Mississippi (Batson)
476
Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jun 21, 2019 |
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Knick v Township of Scott PA (takings)
557
Williamson co. Is overruled Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jun 21, 2019 |
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Rehaif v US (knowingly)
359
”knowingly” in sec 924(a)(2) means ”knowingly” Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jun 21, 2019 |
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Kaestner Trust v NC
387
NC Can not tax this trust in this instance, based on only state residence. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jun 21, 2019 |
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Gundy v US (delegation of power)
668
The sex offender registry’s registration of pre act offenders in not an issue of unconstitutional congressional delegation. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jun 20, 2019 |
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McDonagh v Smith (fabricated evidence)
458
When does the limitations period clock start ticking in re a claim of fabricated evidence. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jun 20, 2019 |
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PDR v Carlton & Harris (unsolicited advertisement)
286
Remand for consideration of a few things. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jun 20, 2019 |
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Am Legion v Am Humanist Assoc. (establishment clause)
1200
The Bladensburg cross may remain. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jun 20, 2019 |
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Gamble v US (sep sovereigns doctrine)
392
The separate sovereigns doctrine is not implicated by double jeopardy. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jun 17, 2019 |
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VA Uranium v Warren (NRC/AEA)
666
A Virginia ban on Uranium mining is upheld. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jun 17, 2019 |
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Manhattan CAC v Halleck (1a)
377
The Manhattan community access corp, is not a government actor in regards to the 1st amendment right to free speech. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jun 17, 2019 |
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Va House v Bethune-Hill (Standing)
431
The house is denied standing. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jun 17, 2019 |
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Quarles v US (Burglaries & the ACA)
318
Quarles’ burglary conviction counts under the Armed Career Criminal act. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jun 12, 2019 |
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Return Mail v US Postal Service (Patent and who is a person)
563
In this context, Agents of the sovereign (federal agencies) are not “persons” in this section of the AIA. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jun 11, 2019 |
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Parker Drilling v Newton
558
CA Law needs to fill a gap in federal law to be applicable on the outer continental shelf, under the OCSLA, it can not simply be “not inconsistent”. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jun 10, 2019 |
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Azar v Allina health (Medicare “fraction”)
451
In re notice and comment when changing substanitive rules. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jun 04, 2019 |
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Taggart v Lorenzen (Bankruptcies and Civil Contempt)
289
Vacate and remand, contempt findings in this context require “no fair ground of doubt”. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jun 04, 2019 |
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Ft Bend, TX v Davis (EEOC)
336
About claim filing rules. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jun 04, 2019 |
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Mont v US (supervised release tolling)
439
Prisoner does not get credit for his pre trial custody in re his supervised release for another crime. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jun 03, 2019 |
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Smith v Berryhill (SSA Appeals)
523
Definition of “final decision” Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
May 31, 2019 |
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Home depot v Jackson (who can remove to federal court)
309
Third party counterclaim defendants can not remove to federal court. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
May 31, 2019 |
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Box v Planned Parenthood (Fetal Disposition law)
343
Explicitly stated not to be case about the right to an abortion, although i’m sure the news media will tell you so. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
May 29, 2019 |
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Nieves v Bartlett (Retaliatory arrest)
526
Retaliatory arrest claim defeated by probable cause to arrest. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
May 28, 2019 |
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Merck & Dohme v Albrecht (Duty to warn/impossibly doctrine)
471
A clarification on what is considered clear evidence that a drug company could not fulfill it’s duty to warn in light of FDA refusals to allow label changes. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
May 21, 2019 |
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Mission v Tempnology (contracts in bankruptcy)
375
Breach of a contract under the bankruptcy code still constitutes breach of a contract in this instance. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
May 20, 2019 |
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Herrera v WY (Treaty hunting rights)
492
Bighorn national forest is not “occupied lands” in the context of an 1865 treaty. Said treaty did not expire upon Wyoming's statehood. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
May 20, 2019 |
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Cochise v US ex. Rel. Hunt (Relator statute of limitations)
435
Regarding relators filing qui tam and when is too late. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
May 14, 2019 |
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Apple v Pepper (Anti Trust/Monopoly)
390
Consumers may sue apple for allegedly monopolizing app sales. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
May 13, 2019 |
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Tax Board of CA v Hyatt
473
Nevada v Hall is overruled. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
May 13, 2019 |
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Thacker v TVA (TVA Specific)
321
The Tennessee Valley Authority is not completely immune from suit, but there may be other exceptions. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Apr 29, 2019 |
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Lamps plus v Varela (forced class arbitration)
415
Courts may not use ambiguous wording about consent to class arbitration to force class arbitration even over the idea of contra proferentem. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Apr 24, 2019 |
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Bestek v Berryhill (unsupported expert testimony)
318
Fyi Scintilla means - Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Apr 01, 2019 |
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Bucklew v Precythe (Death Penalty)
481
Bucklew (prisoner) looses this challenge. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Apr 01, 2019 |
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Lorenzo v SEC (securities fraud)
498
Lorenzo can be charged under 10b-5 (a) and (c) even if he does not meet the qualifications to be charged under subsection (b) - as understood through the lens of Janus v SEC. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Mar 27, 2019 |
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Sudan v Harrison
433
Service to a foreign state’s minister of foreign affairs, under FISA can not be to the embassy in the US. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Mar 26, 2019 |
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Sturgeon v Frost (Alaska Hovercraft)
644
The alaska hovercraft case (again). Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Mar 26, 2019 |
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Frank v Gaos (cy pres issue avoided)
824
Basically a remand to determine standing. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Mar 21, 2019 |
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Air and liquid systems v DeVries (integrated parts, and liability)
431
In this specific maritime context, manufacturers have a duty to warn when they know a dangerous part will, or must be incorporated into their product, and have reason to believe that users will be unaware of the danger. (Here asbestos). Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Mar 21, 2019 |
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Obduskey v. McCarthy & Holthus (Debt collector v Security interest enforcer)
417
For purposes of the fair debt collection practices act, enforcers of security interests are NOT debt collectors. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Mar 21, 2019 |
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Nielsen v Preap (detention of deportable aliens)
603
Section 1226’s order to detain without release certain classes of aliens, does not hinge upon immedate arest upon release from criminal detention. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Mar 20, 2019 |
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Wa dept lisc. v Cougar den (Indian Treaties & fuel tax exemption)
564
An 1855 treaty pre-empts Washington state’s ability to Tax the Yakama nation’s importation of fuel. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Mar 20, 2019 |
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Fourth Estate v Wall-Street.com (copyright registration)
543
Copyright is regestered when the regester regesters it, not when the paperwork is filed. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Mar 04, 2019 |
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BNSF v Loos (RRTA)
459
Railroad retirment act - “compensation” includes payment for lost wages. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Mar 04, 2019 |
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Rimini v Oracle (Full Costs)
366
The word “full” can not modify an already defined “costs”, in this statute. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Mar 04, 2019 |
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Jam v International finance corp (FSIA, IOIA)
429
imunities of foreign corporations are the SAME as foreign government immunity TODAY. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Feb 27, 2019 |
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Madison v Alabama (death penalty - competence)
346
Errors were made in a determination of competence for death. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Feb 27, 2019 |
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Garza v Idaho (ineffective assistance of counsel - appeals)
419
Counsel may not refuse to file a notice to appeal, even if the defendant waived the right to appeal. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Feb 27, 2019 |
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Nutraceutical corp v Lambert (23b Tolling)
309
Lambert’s 23b filing was untimley. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Feb 26, 2019 |
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Yovino v Rizo (Dead judges voting)
571
Dead judges votes can not be counted if the opinion is filed after their death. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Feb 25, 2019 |
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Timbs v Indiana (Civil Asset forfiture 8th/14th)
365
8th Amendment prohibition on excessive fines IS incorporated against states via the 14th amendment. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Feb 21, 2019 |
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Dawson v Steager (state/federal tax discrimination)
342
States can not have tax breaks that discriminate against federal employees who otherwise meet the qualifications for said tax break. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Feb 21, 2019 |
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Moore v Texas (Death penalty and mental deficits)
1096
Rulling that Mr. Moore is intelectually disabled enough to be ineligible for the death penalty. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Feb 19, 2019 |
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Helsinn v Teva (Patents “on sale”)
288
“On sale” exception to patents. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jan 22, 2019 |
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New Prime v Oliveira (Arbitration)
468
Court holds an independent contractor truck driver can not be forced into arbitration because the 1925 arbitration act excludes transportation workers who are engaged in interstate commerce. Also holds that “independent contractors” are considered to have signed “contracts of employment” even though they are not in an explicit employer employee relationship. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jan 15, 2019 |
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Stokeling v US (ACCA Robbery)
352
Robbery is a violent offense for purposes of the ACCAs sentence enhancments. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jan 15, 2019 |
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Culbertson v Berryhill
297
The 25% cap on social security attorney fees only covers in court representation, not representation before the agency. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jan 10, 2019 |
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Schein v Archer & White
275
Arbitration agreements that contractually deligate questions of arbitrarily to an arbitrator do exactly that — no matter if the request seeking to compell arbitration is “wholy groundless”. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jan 10, 2019 |
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Escondido v Emmons
700
Court rules that “right to be free of excessive force” is a bit to highly generalized to be considered “clearly established law” in regards to stripping qualified immunity. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jan 07, 2019 |
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Shoop v Hill
867
Mostly a decision that 2254 (d) (1) apeals can not use court cases that didn’t exist at the time of the origin of the appeal. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jan 07, 2019 |
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US v Stitt
361
Burglary can include mobile residences and or vehicles adapted for sleeping. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Dec 10, 2018 |
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Weyerhaeuser v USFWS
487
The Dusky Gopher Frog case. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Nov 27, 2018 |
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Mt Lemon v Guido (ADEA)
325
Court hold that ADEA numerosity limitation does not apply to state government subdivisions. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Nov 06, 2018 |
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Pavan v Smith (2016 opinion)
535
Decision from 2016, in re gay couples and birth certificates.
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Aug 29, 2018 |
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Trinity Lutheran v Comer Missouri (2016 opinion)
571
Opinion from 2016, just to keep the feed active
Court holds Missouri can not deny a grant to a church based on the fact it is a church.
(RJ likes this one because his beloved mother was a teacher at a lutheran pre-school for most of her life).
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Aug 18, 2018 |
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NC v Covington (gerrymandering)
1242
Court upholds part of a gerrmandering solution.
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Jul 14, 2018 |
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Sexton v Beaudreaux
859
Strickland claim review.
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Jun 29, 2018 |
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Sause v Bauer
414
Court addresses a pro se 1st and 4th amendment concern (Lady told to stop praying).
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Jun 28, 2018 |
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FL v GA (Water)
565
Water rights remand.
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Jun 27, 2018 |
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Janus v AFSCME (1a Unions)
905
Court rules union agency fees are a a violation of 1st amendment.
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Jun 27, 2018 |
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Trump v Hawaii
919
Court upholds modified travel ban.
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Jun 26, 2018 |
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NIFLA v Becerra (1a abortion)
681
FACT ACT likley violates the 1st amendment.
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Jun 26, 2018 |
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Abbott v Perez (gerrymandering)
852
Court upholds several districts, and does not uphold one
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Jun 25, 2018 |
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Ohio v Amex (anti trust)
551
Amex’s anti steering provisions do not violate section one of the Sherman anti trust act.
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Jun 25, 2018 |
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Currier v VA (vol. severance - criminal)
456
Court rules voluntary severance of charges, does not create a double jeopardy issue in this specific instance).
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Jun 23, 2018 |
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Ortiz v US (Military Justice)
802
Challenges to military justice system.
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Jun 23, 2018 |
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WesternGeco v Ion Geophysical (Patent)
377
Extraterritoriality of patent infringement.
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Jun 22, 2018 |
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Carpenter v US (4a Cell location data)
620
Court rules requests for cellphone location data are 4th amendment searches.
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Jun 22, 2018 |
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Lucia v SEC (appointments violation)
556
SEC ALJs must be constitutionally appointed
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Jun 21, 2018 |
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Pereira v Sessions (notice to appear)
654
Court holds notice to appear has to have a time and date in order to actually be a notice to appear.
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Jun 21, 2018 |
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Wisc Central railroad v US (Retirement taxing)
373
Court says government can’t tax stock options for railroad workers.
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Jun 21, 2018 |
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SD v Wayfair (internet purchase taxing)
779
Court reverses quill and allows states to collect taxes on internet sales.
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Jun 21, 2018 |
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Lozman v Riviera beach (1st - retaliation)
521
First amendment retaliation, under narrow circumstances in this case. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus) |
Jun 18, 2018 |
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Rosales-Mireles v US (Guidelines Errors)
626
Vacate of sentence based on incorectly calculated guidelines range
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Jun 18, 2018 |
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Gill v Whitford (Gerrymandering)
663
Court upholds an obvious statewide political gerrymander, for plaintiffs failure to show that they were actually harmed.
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Jun 18, 2018 |
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Benisek v Lamone
588
Denial of preliminary injunction...well past its requested time table
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Jun 18, 2018 |
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Chavez Menza v US (sentence reductions)
404
Court determines a limited explanation of a “disproportionate” sentence reduction (vs the guidelines reduction) is appropriate.
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Jun 18, 2018 |
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MN Voters aly. v Mansky
708
Court strikes down MN law on political apperal inside the polling places (limited to a problem with wording ambiguity)
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Jun 15, 2018 |
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Animal science products v Hebei Welcome (deference to foreign governments)
481
Court rules “bound to defer” should not be the standard of deference for submissions of foreign government agencies to US Courts.
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Jun 15, 2018 |
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Sveen v Melin (Contracts / Divorce)
442
Court upholds Minnesota law about life insurance bennificiary designation revocation upon divorce
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Jun 11, 2018 |
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Washington v US (Indian Treaties)
146
Court affirms the below judgement because of a 4/4 Split.
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Jun 11, 2018 |
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China Agritech v Resh
521
More fun with “tolling”
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Jun 11, 2018 |
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Husted v Randolph institute (removal from voter rolls)
534
Ohio’s way of determining if a voter has moved or died, and subsequent removal of said person from their voting rolls is lawful.
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Jun 11, 2018 |
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Lamar v Appling (“statement respecting”)
543
Court decides what “statement respecting” means in re the bankruptcy code.
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Jun 05, 2018 |
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Azar v Garza (Abortion/Moot)
541
Court in part moots an abortion debate.
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Jun 05, 2018 |
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Koons v US (sentencing reductions)
318
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Jun 04, 2018 |
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Hughes v US (type c sentincing reductions)
571
Court rules type C sentencing agreements can be considered for modification after a retroactive sentincing guidelines reduction.
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Jun 04, 2018 |
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Masterpiece Cake v Colo Civil rights Commission
534
1st Amendment free exercise over-rules civil rights of a gay couple in this specific instance - due to the colorado civil rights commission’s obvious hostility to a religious belief.
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Jun 04, 2018 |
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Lagos v US (Victims Restitution Act)
328
Restitution under MVRA 1996 may not include investigations a victim does itself.
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May 29, 2018 |
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Collins v Virginia (4A curtilage)
428
Supreme court refuses to grant 4th autombile exception to an officer who encroaches upon a home’s curtilage for a search.
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May 29, 2018 |
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Epic sys v Lewis (Arbitration)
617
Upholding Arbitration agreements
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May 21, 2018 |
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Skagit tribe v Lundgren (Late argument rejection)
242
The court rejects an argument made for the first time during the appeals process.
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May 21, 2018 |
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McCoy v Louisiana (6th Amendment)
473
Counsel may not admit guilt over the objection of his client.
(Sixth amendment)
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May 14, 2018 |
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New Jersey v NCAA (10th Amendment)
687
Court strikes down federal anti sports gambling provisions based on the 10th amendment.
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May 14, 2018 |
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US v Sanchez-Gomez (Moot)
392
Case is moot because nothing could be decided because petitioners cases are over.
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May 14, 2018 |
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Byrd v US (4th Amendment)
436
Rental car contract violations do not eliminate 4th amendment privacy expectations
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May 14, 2018 |
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Dahda v US (Wiretap warrants)
325
Just because a judge tried to overstep his jurisdictional limits, does not mean that the evidence gathererd inside of his jurisdiction is inadmissable.
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May 14, 2018 |
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Oil States v Greene’s (Patent law) (stitcher re-release)
479
Patent review, and article 3 separation of powers.
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May 08, 2018 |
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Jesner v Arab Bank (Alien Torts) (Stitcher re-release)
1093
Court holds that the ATS does not allow people to sue corporations.
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Apr 24, 2018 |
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SAS v Patent office (inter partes wholeness)
428
Court rules patent office director can not choose which parts of an inter partes review will proceed, only that it will or will not proceed.
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Apr 24, 2018 |
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US v Microsoft (Moot)
273
The discussion is moot. Because of the passage of the CLOUD act.
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Apr 17, 2018 |
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Sessions v Dimaya (void for vagueness)
817
Court compares immigration deportation statue void for vagueness. In that it’s language was too similar to the unconstitutional language found in the ACCA.
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Apr 17, 2018 |
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Willson v Sellers (Looking through silent decisions)
428
Court rules that higher courts may should “look through” (in a narrow sense) silent appeals court decisions, to the last reasoned result.
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Apr 17, 2018 |
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Encino motorcars v Navarro (FLSA Overtime)
325
Determination that service advisors fit into the FLSAs overtime exemption.
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Apr 02, 2018 |
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Kisela v Hughes (Qualified immunity)
1005
Determination of qualified immunity in favor of an officer in a non fatal shooting.
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Apr 02, 2018 |
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Hall v Hall (Separating consolidated cases for appeal)
486
Court Decides once a decision has been made in an individual case which was consolidated with others under 42(a), it can be appealed before other cases associated by consolidation have been decided. (Not interlocutory).
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Mar 27, 2018 |
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Marinello v USA (Obstuction Tax code)
441
court holds that in order to obstruct the tax code under the omnibus tax code at the felony level — it requires knowing of an investigation or pending investigation.
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Mar 21, 2018 |
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Ayestas v Davis (Appeals funding)
490
in re funding for appeals of indigent defendants, ineffective assistance of counsel,
reasonably necessary vs substantial need.
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Mar 21, 2018 |
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Cyan v Beaver Co retirement fund (Securities Jurisdictions)
821
Court holds SLUSA does not force removal of certain securities law claims from state to federal court.
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Mar 20, 2018 |
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TX v NM (water rights)
223
can the us file suit regarding the rio grande compact?
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Mar 05, 2018 |
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US Bank v Lakeridge LLC (appeals of “arms length” determination)
383
case deals with who and how courts should review determinations of “arms length” transactions.
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Mar 05, 2018 |
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Jennings v Rodriguez (immigration)
688
in re: supreme court rule to remove 6 month hearings for detainees of immigration proceedings, that were being required by the 9th circut.
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Feb 27, 2018 |
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Merit v FTI (Bankrupcy)
627
in re: transfer avoidance in bankruptcy proceedings.
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Feb 27, 2018 |
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Patchak v Zinke (Sep of powers)
322
in re: Article III separation of powers.
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Feb 27, 2018 |
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Rubin v Iran (FSIA)
554
in re: Foreign states immunities act
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Feb 21, 2018 |
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Murphy v Smith
255
courts must use the stipulated 25% maximum to satisfy a prisoner’s share of attorney fees (the one where everyone had a joke about the usage of “satisfy”)
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Feb 21, 2018 |
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Class v United States (Appeal Process -- Not 2A)
308
a guilty plea does not remove a defendants right to question the constitutionality of a criminal statute.
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Feb 21, 2018 |
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Digital Realty trust v Somers
581
In Re: whistle blower protections and the requirement to report to the SEC.
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Feb 21, 2018 |
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CNH Industrial v Reese
883
in Re: Retiree benifits, and contractual inferments of collective barganing agreements. (Refuting the 6th Circuts “yard-man” inferences).
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Feb 20, 2018 |
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MT v WY & ND
866
In re water rights at the tounge river.
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Feb 20, 2018 |
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Kernan v Cuero
791
In Re: Changing charging after a plea agreement has been signed (Three Strikes law).
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Feb 18, 2018 |
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Dunn (AL DoC) v Madison
674
In re the death penalty and health related memory loss.
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Feb 17, 2018 |
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Hamer V Neighborhood Housing Services Of Chicago
315
Slip opinion - Nov 8 2017
Appeals time limit extensions on "jurisdictional" extensions.
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Feb 14, 2018 |
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In re United States (DACA)
428
Supreme court reply to an appeal that regards DACA (Decided Dec 20th 2017)
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Feb 11, 2018 |
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Artis v DC
453
in re: definition of the word “tolled” for the purpose of timely filing of appeals.
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Feb 09, 2018 |
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DC v Wesby
400
in re: probable cause to enter and arrest.
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Feb 09, 2018 |
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Tharpe V Sellers
303
in re: racist jury members
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Feb 09, 2018 |
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National association of manufacturers v department of defense
716
WOTUS & who has jurisdiction.
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Feb 09, 2018 |