U.S. Supreme Court Case Commentaries

Enhancing State Immunity: Immediate Appeal of Eleventh Amendment Claims

Date: Jan 13, 1993

Enhancing State Immunity: Immediate Appeal of Eleventh Amendment Claims Introduction The case of Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority v. Metcalf Eddy, Inc., 506 U.S. 139 (1993), presents a...

Maintaining Appellate Jurisdiction in In Rem Forfeiture Actions: Republic National Bank of Miami v. United States

Date: Dec 15, 1992

Maintaining Appellate Jurisdiction in In Rem Forfeiture Actions: Republic National Bank of Miami v. United States Introduction In the landmark case Republic National Bank of Miami v. United States,...

ERISA Preemption in Workers' Compensation: Insights from District of Columbia v. Greater Washington Board of Trade

Date: Dec 15, 1992

ERISA Preemption in Workers' Compensation: Insights from District of Columbia v. Greater Washington Board of Trade Introduction District of Columbia et al. v. Greater Washington Board of Trade, 506...

Establishing Prevailing Party Status Through Nominal Damages under 42 U.S.C. §1988: Analysis of Farrar et al. v. Hobby

Date: Dec 15, 1992

Establishing Prevailing Party Status Through Nominal Damages under 42 U.S.C. §1988: Analysis of Farrar et al. v. Hobby Introduction The Supreme Court case Farrar et al., Coadministrators of Estate of...

Exclusive Jurisdiction Under 28 U.S.C. § 1251(a): Insights from Mississippi v. Louisiana

Date: Dec 15, 1992

Exclusive Jurisdiction Under 28 U.S.C. § 1251(a): Insights from Mississippi v. Louisiana Introduction Mississippi, et al. v. Louisiana et al., 506 U.S. 73 (1992), is a landmark decision by the United...

Protecting Property Rights Under the Fourth Amendment: Soldal v. Cook County

Date: Dec 9, 1992

Protecting Property Rights Under the Fourth Amendment: Soldal v. Cook County Introduction Soldal, Et UX. v. Cook County, Illinois et al. (506 U.S. 56, 1992) is a landmark decision by the United...

Vagueness of Aggravating Factors Under the Eighth Amendment: Insights from RICHMOND v. LEWIS

Date: Dec 2, 1992

Vagueness of Aggravating Factors Under the Eighth Amendment: Insights from RICHMOND v. LEWIS Introduction RICHMOND v. LEWIS, Director, Arizona Department of Corrections, et al. is a landmark decision...

Due Process and Burden-Shifting in Recidivism Proceedings: Parker v. Raley Analysis

Date: Dec 2, 1992

Due Process and Burden-Shifting in Recidivism Proceedings: Parker v. Raley Analysis 1. Introduction Parker v. Raley (506 U.S. 20) is a seminal United States Supreme Court case adjudicated on December...

Maintaining Appellate Jurisdiction over IRS Summons Enforcement Orders: Insights from Church of Scientology v. United States

Date: Nov 17, 1992

Maintaining Appellate Jurisdiction over IRS Summons Enforcement Orders: Insights from Church of Scientology v. United States Introduction Church of Scientology of California v. United States et al.,...

Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey: Reaffirming Reproductive Rights Under the Undue Burden Standard

Date: Jun 30, 1992

Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey: Reaffirming Reproductive Rights Under the Undue Burden Standard Introduction Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey, 505...

Total Regulatory Takings and Just Compensation: An Analysis of Lucas v. South Carolina Coastal Council

Date: Jun 30, 1992

Total Regulatory Takings and Just Compensation: An Analysis of Lucas v. South Carolina Coastal Council Introduction Lucas v. South Carolina Coastal Council, 505 U.S. 1003 (1992), is a landmark...

Fordice v. Governor of Mississippi: Reinforcing Standards for Desegregating Higher Education Systems

Date: Jun 27, 1992

Fordice v. Governor of Mississippi: Reinforcing Standards for Desegregating Higher Education Systems Introduction United States v. Fordice, Governor of Mississippi, et al., 505 U.S. 717 (1992), is a...

Inherently Distinctive Trade Dress Protection Under §43(a): Analyzing Two Pesos, Inc. v. Taco Cabana, Inc.

Date: Jun 27, 1992

Inherently Distinctive Trade Dress Protection Under §43(a): Analyzing Two Pesos, Inc. v. Taco Cabana, Inc. Introduction Two Pesos, Inc. v. Taco Cabana, Inc., 505 U.S. 763 (1992), is a landmark...

Non-Public Forum Status of Airport Terminals and Solicitation Regulations: ISKCON v. Lee

Date: Jun 27, 1992

Non-Public Forum Status of Airport Terminals and Solicitation Regulations: ISKCON v. Lee Introduction International Society for Krishna Consciousness, Inc., et al. v. Lee, Superintendent of Port...

Franklin v. Massachusetts: Upholding "Home of Record" Allocation in Census Apportionment

Date: Jun 27, 1992

Franklin v. Massachusetts: Upholding "Home of Record" Allocation in Census Apportionment Introduction The landmark case of Franklin, Secretary of Commerce, et al. v. Massachusetts et al., decided by...

Limitation on Contingency Fee Enhancements under Fee-Shifting Statutes: Analysis of Burlington v. Dague

Date: Jun 25, 1992

Limitation on Contingency Fee Enhancements under Fee-Shifting Statutes: Analysis of Burlington v. Dague Introduction In City of Burlington v. Dague, 505 U.S. 557 (1992), the United States Supreme...

Excessive Government Delay in Indictment Violates Sixth Amendment: Doggett v. United States

Date: Jun 25, 1992

Excessive Government Delay in Indictment Violates Sixth Amendment: Doggett v. United States Introduction Doggett v. United States, 505 U.S. 647 (1992), is a landmark Supreme Court case that addresses...

Establishment Clause and Public School Graduation Ceremonies: The Precedent in Lee v. Weisman

Date: Jun 25, 1992

Establishment Clause and Public School Graduation Ceremonies: The Precedent in Lee v. Weisman Introduction Lee v. Weisman, 505 U.S. 577 (1992), is a landmark Supreme Court case that addressed the...

Preemption of State Common Law Claims Under Federal Cigarette Labeling Acts: Cipollone v. Liggett Group

Date: Jun 25, 1992

Preemption of State Common Law Claims Under Federal Cigarette Labeling Acts: Cipollone v. Liggett Group Introduction The landmark Supreme Court case, Thomas Cipollone, Individually and as Executor of...

SAWYER v. WHITLEY: Establishing the "Actual Innocence" Standard in Capital Habeas Review

Date: Jun 23, 1992

SAWYER v. WHITLEY: Establishing the "Actual Innocence" Standard in Capital Habeas Review Introduction SAWYER v. WHITLEY is a landmark decision by the United States Supreme Court, delivered on June...

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