U.S. Supreme Court Case Commentaries

SCARBOROUGH v. PRINCIPI: Amending EAJA Fee Applications Post Deadline

Date: May 4, 2004

SCARBOROUGH v. PRINCIPI: Amending EAJA Fee Applications Post Deadline Introduction SCARBOROUGH v. PRINCIPI, 541 U.S. 401 (2004), is a landmark decision by the United States Supreme Court that...

Procedural Default and Actual Innocence in Noncapital Sentencing: A Comprehensive Analysis of DRETKE v. HALEY

Date: May 4, 2004

Procedural Default and Actual Innocence in Noncapital Sentencing: A Comprehensive Analysis of DRETKE v. HALEY Introduction DRETKE v. HALEY, 541 U.S. 386 (2004), is a pivotal United States Supreme...

Application of Federal Statute of Limitations to Amended Federal Claims: JONES v. R.R. DONNELLEY SONS CO.

Date: May 4, 2004

Application of Federal Statute of Limitations to Amended Federal Claims: JONES v. R.R. DONNELLEY SONS CO. Introduction Jones et al., on behalf of herself and a class of others similarly situated v....

Understanding the Implications of Certiorari Denial by the U.S. Supreme Court

Date: May 4, 2004

Understanding the Implications of Certiorari Denial by the U.S. Supreme Court Introduction On May 3, 2004, the United States Supreme Court issued a series of orders denying petitions for writs of...

Supreme Court Establishes Clean Air Act Preemption over Local Fleet Purchase Regulations

Date: Apr 29, 2004

Supreme Court Establishes Clean Air Act Preemption over Local Fleet Purchase Regulations Introduction In Engine Manufacturers Association et al. v. South Coast Air Quality Management District et al.,...

Political Gerrymandering Declared Nonjusticiable: A Comprehensive Analysis of Vieth v. Jubelirer

Date: Apr 29, 2004

Political Gerrymandering Declared Nonjusticiable: A Comprehensive Analysis of Vieth v. Jubelirer Introduction In Vieth v. Jubelirer, President of the Pennsylvania Senate, et al., 541 U.S. 267 (2004),...

Supreme Court Upholds Qualified Immunity: Analysis of Bunting v. Mellen Denial of Certiorari

Date: Apr 27, 2004

Supreme Court Upholds Qualified Immunity: Analysis of Bunting v. Mellen Denial of Certiorari Introduction Bunting et al. v. Mellen et al. (541 U.S. 1019, 2004) represents a significant moment in the...

Exclusion of Over-Limit Fees from Finance Charges under TILA: Insights from Household Credit Services, Inc. v. Pfennig

Date: Apr 22, 2004

Exclusion of Over-Limit Fees from Finance Charges under TILA: Insights from Household Credit Services, Inc. v. Pfennig Introduction Household Credit Services, Inc., et al. v. Pfennig, 541 U.S. 232...

United States v. Lara: Reinforcing Dual Sovereignty and Congressional Authority Over Tribal Jurisdiction

Date: Apr 20, 2004

United States v. Lara: Reinforcing Dual Sovereignty and Congressional Authority Over Tribal Jurisdiction Introduction United States v. Lara, 541 U.S. 193 (2004), is a landmark Supreme Court decision...

Sand and Gravel Excluded from "Valuable Minerals" under the Pittman Underground Water Act

Date: Apr 1, 2004

Sand and Gravel Excluded from "Valuable Minerals" under the Pittman Underground Water Act Introduction BedRoc Limited, LLC, et al. v. United States et al., 541 U.S. 176 (2004), is a pivotal United...

FOIA Exemption 7(C) and Personal Privacy: Expanding Protections to Family Members

Date: Mar 31, 2004

FOIA Exemption 7(C) and Personal Privacy: Expanding Protections to Family Members Introduction NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION v. FAVISH ET AL. (541 U.S. 157) is a landmark decision by...

Supreme Court Upholds Suspicionless Removal and Inspection of Vehicle Fuel Tanks at the Border

Date: Mar 31, 2004

Supreme Court Upholds Suspicionless Removal and Inspection of Vehicle Fuel Tanks at the Border Introduction United States v. Flores-Montano, 541 U.S. 149 (2004), is a landmark Supreme Court case that...

Federal Preemption Does Not Extend to State Municipalities in Telecommunications Services

Date: Mar 25, 2004

Federal Preemption Does Not Extend to State Municipalities in Telecommunications Services Introduction Nixon, Attorney General of Missouri v. Missouri Municipal League et al. is a landmark case...

Assessment of Partnership Tax Liability Extends Collection Statute to General Partners: United States v. Galletti

Date: Mar 24, 2004

Assessment of Partnership Tax Liability Extends Collection Statute to General Partners: United States v. Galletti Introduction United States v. Galletti et al., 541 U.S. 114 (2004), is a significant...

Remanding South Florida Water Management District v. Miccosukee Tribe: Redefining Point Source Discharges under the Clean Water Act

Date: Mar 24, 2004

Remanding South Florida Water Management District v. Miccosukee Tribe: Redefining Point Source Discharges under the Clean Water Act Introduction In South Florida Water Management District v....

Friendship and Official Action: The Scalia v. Cheney Decision on Judicial Recusal

Date: Mar 19, 2004

Friendship and Official Action: The Scalia v. Cheney Decision on Judicial Recusal Introduction In the landmark case Cheney, Vice President of the United States, et al. v. United States District Court...

Crawford v. Washington: Reinforcing the Confrontation Clause in Testimonial Evidence

Date: Mar 9, 2004

Crawford v. Washington: Reinforcing the Confrontation Clause in Testimonial Evidence Introduction Crawford v. Washington (541 U.S. 36, 2004) is a landmark decision by the United States Supreme Court...

Clarifying the Sixth Amendment: Supreme Court Determines Specific Admonitions Unnecessary for Waiver of Counsel at Plea Stage

Date: Mar 9, 2004

Clarifying the Sixth Amendment: Supreme Court Determines Specific Admonitions Unnecessary for Waiver of Counsel at Plea Stage Introduction Iowa v. Tovar, 541 U.S. 77 (2004), is a landmark United...

ERISA Recognizes Working Owners as Participants: New Precedent in Yates v. Hendon

Date: Mar 3, 2004

ERISA Recognizes Working Owners as Participants: New Precedent in Yates v. Hendon Introduction The case of Raymond B. Yates, M.D., P.C. Profit Sharing Plan, et al. v. Hendon, Trustee (541 U.S. 1,...

BALDWIN v. REESE: Defining 'Fair Presentation' for Federal Habeas Claims

Date: Mar 3, 2004

BALDWIN v. REESE: Defining 'Fair Presentation' for Federal Habeas Claims Introduction BALDWIN v. REESE (541 U.S. 27, 2004) is a pivotal United States Supreme Court decision that addresses the...

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