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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- Former Wisconsin police officer charged with 5 bestiality felony counts
- Judge reject’s Trump’s bid for a new trial in $83.3 million E. Jean Carroll defamation case
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- The Latest: Supreme Court arguments conclude in Trump immunity case
- Net neutrality restored as FCC votes to regulate internet providers
- Wisconsin Attorney General asks Congress to expand reproductive health services
- Attorney General Kaul releases update at three-year anniversary of clergy and faith leader abuse initiative
- State Bar leaders remain deeply divided over special purpose trust
- Former Wisconsin college chancellor fired over porn career is fighting to keep his faculty post
- Pecker says he pledged to be Trump campaign’s ‘eyes and ears’ during 2016 race
- A conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states
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