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Commerce Clause

Sep 14, 2023

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.”

Apr 13, 2012

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.

Oct 3, 2011

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.

Sep 14, 2011

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.

Sep 12, 2011

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.

Aug 8, 2011

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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