On July 1, 2024, the United States Supreme Court granted former President Donald J. Trump broad immunity from criminal prosecution related to any Executive Branch official conduct.
Articles Posted in Supreme Court
Sackler Family’s Controversial Opioid Deal Cannot Stand, Says Supreme Court
On Thursday the U.S. Supreme Court invalidated a controversial Purdue Pharma bankruptcy settlement plan that shielded Sackler family members from personal liability for their involvement in the opioid epidemic.
Posted in:
Bankruptcy, Supreme Court
Supreme Court Reveals Dismissal of Idaho Emergency Abortion Ban Case
A copy of an opinion “inadvertently and briefly uploaded” to the U.S. Supreme Court’s website on Wednesday revealed that it may allow emergency abortions in Idaho. The Idaho law at issue outlaws all abortions unless necessary to prevent a pregnant woman’s death. It does not contain exceptions for abortions necessary to…
Posted in:
Abortion, Supreme Court
Starbucks Need Not Rehire Pro-Union Employees, Supreme Court Rules
In a win for Starbucks on Thursday, the Supreme Court ruled that the coffee chain could not be compelled to rehire fired employees who were trying to unionize.
Significant Harm Not Required for Discrimination Suit, SCOTUS Rules
The Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that employees are not required to show significant harm in federal discrimination lawsuits involving job transfers.
Supreme Court Rules Against Affirmative Action
In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court on Thursday ruled against the use of race as a factor in university admissions programs.
Supreme Court Upholds the Indian Child Welfare Act
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Indian Child Welfare Act on Thursday, a law giving preference to Indian tribes when Indian children are adopted or placed in foster care.
Jack Daniel’s vs. Bad Spaniels: U.S. Supreme Court Hears Trademark Infringement Case
The U.S. Supreme Court considered a case involving a parody dog toy, "Bad Spaniels," and its alleged infringement of the Jack Daniel's trademark.
No Relief for Debt Brought On by a Partner’s Fraud, Supreme Court Rules
The Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that a woman could not discharge a debt in bankruptcy brought on by her husband and business partner's fraudulent behavior in selling a home they had flipped.
Supreme Court Denies Emergency Relief in New York Gun Law Case
A New York law restricting firearms that took effect last fall will remain enforceable as litigation challenging its validity under the Second Amendment proceeds through federal courts.
