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High court to weigh if payment needed for permit denial
The Supreme Court is agreeing to decide whether a government's refusal to issue a development permit can amount to "taking" private property for which the owner must be paid.
State Supreme Court to consider 3 lawyer discipline cases
The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Thursday in the first of three lawyer-discipline cases scheduled for review this month.
US high court considers Fair Credit Act case
The justices of the U.S. Supreme Court will soon decide if the federal government can be sued for damages for violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
US Supreme Court to decide when government penalty action accrues
The U.S. Supreme Court will decide when the limitations period applicable to a penalty action brought by the federal government commences to run in the absence of a separate controlling provision enacted by Congress.
Judge halts Pa.’s tough new voter ID requirement (UPDATE)
A judge on Tuesday blocked Pennsylvania's divisive voter identification requirement from going into effect on Election Day, delivering a hard-fought victory to Democrats who said it was a ploy to defeat President Barack Obama and other opponents who said it would prevent the elderly and minorities from voting.
Court seems unclear on house versus boat question
Is it a house or a boat? Does a coffee mug float? The Supreme Court struggled with all types of questions Monday as it tried to figure out what kind of floating structures fall under maritime law, a question that could have a profound impact on popular businesses like floating casinos, hotels and restaurants.
BLAWG LOG: Wall Street Journal on five cases to watch this term
Wall Street Journal on Supreme Court: Five Cases to Watch This Term
US high court begins new term with human rights case
The Supreme Court opened its new term Monday with a high-stakes dispute between businesses and human rights groups over accountability for foreign atrocities.
Wisconsin Supreme Court takes pass on voter ID
Wisconsin's highest court says it won't hear challenges to the state's voter ID law until a court of appeals hears the cases, a setback for Republicans who wanted voters to have to show photo ID to vote in November's election.
US Supreme Court to decide: Does warrantless blood test violate 4th Amendment?
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether a police officer who drew a DUI suspect’s blood after he refused to consent violated the Fourth Amendment.
Court grants appeals from 2 people without lawyers
Well-heeled clients pay tens of thousands of dollars to hit the legal jackpot - Supreme Court review of their appeals. But on Tuesday, the court decided to hear cases filed by two people who couldn't afford or didn't bother to hire an attorney.
State’s high court revokes suspended attorney’s license
James Cyril Kotz, an Illinois lawyer whose license to practice in Wisconsin has been suspended since 2006, had his license revoked Tuesday by the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
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