Legal Lingo: Justices’ opinions blaze trails in language, graphics
The Commerce Clause is right there in the U.S. Constitution, authorizing Congress “to regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several states, and with the Indian tribes.”
THE DARK SIDE: Hold the broccoli, Congress
Unless it’s served with lots of beef and slathered with Hunan sauce, I don’t much care for broccoli.
US Supreme Court term begins with health care law on radar
As the U.S. Supreme Court begins its October 2011 term, it seems more likely than ever that the justices will take up the challenges to the federal health care law and its individual mandate before the term ends in June.
Health care mandate unconstitutional, says U.S. District Court in Pennsylvania
Congress does not have the authority under the Commerce Clause to require individuals to purchase a minimum level of health insurance coverage, a U.S. District Court in Pennsylvania has ruled in granting summary judgment.
The term of the century? Blockbuster cases await Supreme Court this session
This U.S. Supreme Court term has all the makings of a blockbuster, with issues such as the constitutionality of the federal health care reform law, the ability of states to pass tough immigration enforcement laws and same-sex marriage rights all set to fall squarely at the Court’s doorstep.
BLAWG LOG: Pettit on holdover damages; O’Hear on the Commerce Clause
After a landlord has had her rental property returned through an eviction action or the tenant vacating of their own accord, a landlord has the option of pursuing the ex-tenant for money damages.
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- Gov. Evers signs measure allowing tactical emergency medical services to bear arms
- Evers signs anti-human trafficking bills
- Evers signs bills addressing threats against judges
- Illegal immigrant charged with Fond du Lac domestic violence stabbing
- Milwaukee creates requirements for private security guards after Isaiah Allen’s shooting death
- Milwaukee Police asking for public’s assistance after shooting of 6-year-old
- Man shot at Miami Hilton
- Wisconsin Supreme Court lets ruling stand that declared Amazon drivers to be employees
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