by Arthur Geffen | Aug 13, 2018 | SCOTUS
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to stay a lawsuit filed on behalf of 21 youths who claim a right to a climate capable of sustaining human life. The high court’s order said the government’s request for relief is premature, report Courthouse News...
by Arthur Geffen | Jul 31, 2017 | SCOTUS
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg did not mention President Donald Trump at recent law school appearances, but she did talk about the Supreme Court’s latest travel ban order while also commenting on capital punishment and the upcoming term. Ginsburg did not break her...
by Arthur Geffen | Jun 26, 2017 | LGBT, LGBT Issues, SCOTUS
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday ruled that the U.S. Constitution requires the state of Arkansas to list gay spouses on birth certificates. The per curiam decision (PDF) granted cert and summarily overturned a ruling by the Arkansas Supreme Court. Justice Neil...
by Arthur Geffen | May 22, 2017 | SCOTUS
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday narrowed the locations where patent infringement suits can be filed in a unanimous decision interpreting conflicting statutes on venue. The court ruled (PDF) that a law authorizing patent suits to be filed in the judicial...
by Arthur Geffen | Apr 18, 2017 | SCOTUS
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday overturned a $2.7 million sanction for discovery misconduct, saying a district court erred by including legal fees beyond those resulting from the misconduct. The sanction had been imposed against Goodyear Tire & Rubber and...
by Arthur Geffen | Feb 1, 2017 | SCOTUS
The late Justice Antonin Scalia was known for his memorable legal writing, filling his opinions with little-used words such as “argle-bargle” and barbs aimed at those who disagree with him. The judge nominated to take his place, Neil Gorsuch of the Denver-based...
