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SCOTUS decisions, oral arguments, and certiorari
Supreme Court Says Cruise Lines Can Be Sued Over Seized Cuba Docks
The Supreme Court allows lawsuits against cruise lines for using Havana docks seized from U.S. owners after the Cuban Revolution, reviving a major property rights case.
House Democrats Target Supreme Court 'Shadow Docket' With Reform Bills
Rep. Jamie Raskin and House Democrats introduce legislation to require Supreme Court justices to explain emergency orders and increase transparency in case selection.
Tennessee Death Row Inmate Denied SCOTUS Review for Untested DNA Evidence
Tony Carruthers sought Supreme Court intervention for DNA testing ahead of his execution, highlighting debates on wrongful convictions and legal safeguards in capital cases.
Supreme Court to Hear Landmark Sex Discrimination Case in 2026
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a pivotal sex discrimination case about whether school employees can sue under Title IX, potentially reshaping workplace protections.
Georgia Court Blocks Election Speech Gag for Supreme Court Candidates
A federal judge bars Georgia's judicial commission from publicly accusing Supreme Court candidates of ethical violations over campaign speech, impacting future judicial elections.
Richard Glossip released on bond after nearly 30 years on Oklahoma death row
Richard Glossip released on $500K bond after 29 years in prison, highlighting legal concerns over wrongful convictions, death penalty appeals, and justice system delays.
Supreme Court Affirms Federal Courts’ Power in Arbitration Award Cases
The Supreme Court ruled federal courts can confirm or vacate arbitration awards if the original case was filed in federal court, clarifying jurisdiction under the FAA.
Supreme Court Blocks Virginia Democrats’ Map Before Midterms
The Supreme Court denied Virginia Democrats' emergency bid to reinstate a new congressional map, ensuring the current district lines remain for the 2026 midterms.
Supreme Court: Freight Brokers Can Face State Negligent Hiring Lawsuits
The Supreme Court ruled freight brokers can now be sued under state negligent hiring laws, reshaping liability and compliance risk for shippers and brokers nationwide.
Supreme Court Preserves Telehealth Access to Abortion Pill, Blocking Restrictions
The U.S. Supreme Court stays a lower court order, keeping mifepristone available via telehealth and mail nationwide amid ongoing legal challenges.
Supreme Court Clarifies Jurisdiction for Stayed Arbitration Claims
The Supreme Court ruled that federal courts retain jurisdiction to confirm or vacate arbitral awards even after staying cases under the Federal Arbitration Act.
Supreme Court: State Negligent Hiring Claims Against Freight Brokers Not Preempted
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that freight brokers can face state-law negligent hiring claims, clarifying broker liability and resolving a federal circuit split.
NC Man Pleads Guilty to Doxxing Supreme Court Justice Online
Kyle Andrews Edwards pleaded guilty to doxxing a U.S. Supreme Court Justice with intent to threaten or incite violence, spotlighting security concerns for the federal judiciary.
Supreme Court Blocks AI in Its Deliberations, Endorses Human Judgment
The US Supreme Court formally rejects artificial intelligence in its deliberations, affirming reliance on human judgment for top-level judicial decision-making. Legal tech adoption in courts faces ...
Supreme Court Keeps Mifepristone Access Until May 14, 2026 During Appeal
The Supreme Court extended nationwide access to abortion pill mifepristone until May 14, 2026, maintaining current prescribing rules while legal challenges proceed.
NC Voters Drop Senate Map Suit After Supreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Act
North Carolina voters have ended their challenge to the state's Senate district map following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana v. Callais that weakens Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
Philippine House Impeaches VP Sara Duterte Again Amid Legal Uncertainty
Philippine lawmakers impeached Vice President Sara Duterte for the second time, raising questions about executive accountability, disclosure laws, and constitutional procedure.
Alabama Urges Supreme Court to Reinstate Congressional Map Struck Over Black Vote Dilution
Alabama petitions the Supreme Court to allow use of its original congressional map, previously struck down for diluting Black votes, citing a recent redistricting ruling.
Second Circuit Again Preempts NY Mortgage Escrow Interest Law
The Second Circuit reaffirmed that New York’s mortgage escrow interest mandate is preempted by federal law, intensifying a circuit split and raising Supreme Court prospects.
Supreme Court Scrutiny Grows on Alabama’s Nitrogen Gas Executions
Alabama’s nitrogen gas executions face heightened Supreme Court scrutiny as new filings challenge method’s constitutionality and raise concerns over inmate suffering.