Litigation

Race In College Admissions Before SCOTUS, Again

The constitutionality of the admissions policy at the University of Texas is getting another review before the Supreme Court. Justice […]

Oxford Comma Sinks City Ordinance

An Ohio appeals court has let a woman off the hook for a parking violation, siding with her interpretation of […]

GOP, Obama Administration Locked In 'Unprecedented' Lawsuit

The GOP and the Obama administration filed new briefs in a lawsuit in which Republicans claim the executive branch has […]

Whistleblower Takes Files, Charged With Theft

The woman had filed discrimination and retaliation claims against her employer and maintained she took the files, which included confidential student records, to support her claims.

Another FCPA Defendant Walks After Trial

The chief of the Department of Justice FCPA unit has said pursuing individual defendants is now a priority, but the […]

Obama’s Unlikely Allies: Clarence Thomas, Anthony Kennedy

Despite several recent high-profile victories, the Obama administration has not had a great win average in Supreme Court cases: just […]

In "Takings" Case, Supreme Court Defangs Gov't Ag Program

The Court ruled that the government’s seizure of part of a California growers raisin crop, part of a price support program, violated the Takings Clause of the 5th Amendment.

More Criticism Of SEC's In-House Court System

The SEC’s system of in-house administrative judges, operating under trunacated litigation rules, continues to come under fire, and from more […]

In California Drought, Water Rights Lawsuits Thrive

With the state entering its fourth straight year of drought, California Governor Jerry Brown has issued water restrictions for some […]

SCOTUS Marriage Dissenters Taken To Task

The Supreme Court’s 5-4 ruling last week in Obergefell v. Hodges, establishing the right for gay and lesbian Americans in […]

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