U.S. Supreme Court Case Commentaries

Affirmation of Inherent Power in Sanctioning Litigation Abuse: CHAMBERS v. NASCO, INC.

Date: Jun 7, 1991

Affirmation of Inherent Power in Sanctioning Litigation Abuse: CHAMBERS v. NASCO, INC. Introduction In CHAMBERS v. NASCO, INC., 501 U.S. 32 (1991), the United States Supreme Court addressed the scope...

Exxon Corp. v. Central Gulf Lines: Overruling Minturn and Expanding Admiralty Jurisdiction

Date: Jun 4, 1991

Exxon Corp. v. Central Gulf Lines: Overruling Minturn and Expanding Admiralty Jurisdiction Introduction Exxon Corp. v. Central Gulf Lines, Inc., et al. (500 U.S. 603, 1991) is a landmark decision by...

Strict Adherence to Section 5 Preclearance Under Voting Rights Act: Insights from Clark v. Roemer

Date: Jun 4, 1991

Strict Adherence to Section 5 Preclearance Under Voting Rights Act: Insights from Clark v. Roemer Introduction Clark et al. v. Roemer, Governor of Louisiana, et al., 500 U.S. 646 (1991), is a...

Private Litigants and Racial Exclusion in Civil Jury Selection: Insights from EDMONSON v. LEESVILLE CONCRETE CO., INC.

Date: Jun 4, 1991

Private Litigants and Racial Exclusion in Civil Jury Selection: Insights from EDMONSON v. LEESVILLE CONCRETE CO., INC. Introduction The landmark Supreme Court case EDMONSON v. LEESVILLE CONCRETE CO.,...

Chargeability of Union Expenditures: Insights from Lehnert v. Ferris Faculty Association

Date: May 31, 1991

Chargeability of Union Expenditures: Insights from Lehnert v. Ferris Faculty Association Introduction Lehnert et al. v. Ferris Faculty Association et al., 500 U.S. 507 (1991), is a landmark Supreme...

Carrier Medium Weight Must Be Included in LSD Trafficking Sentencing: Chapman v. United States

Date: May 31, 1991

Carrier Medium Weight Must Be Included in LSD Trafficking Sentencing: Chapman v. United States Introduction Chapman et al. v. United States is a pivotal United States Supreme Court case decided on...

California v. Acevedo: Expanding Warrantless Searches of Containers within Automobiles under the Fourth Amendment

Date: May 31, 1991

California v. Acevedo: Expanding Warrantless Searches of Containers within Automobiles under the Fourth Amendment Introduction California v. Acevedo, 500 U.S. 565 (1991), is a landmark decision by...

Prosecutorial Immunity in Judicial Proceedings: Insights from BURNS v. REED

Date: May 31, 1991

Prosecutorial Immunity in Judicial Proceedings: Insights from BURNS v. REED Introduction BURNS v. REED, 500 U.S. 478 (1991), is a landmark case addressed by the United States Supreme Court that...

Mu’min v. Virginia: Scope of Voir Dire in Addressing Pretrial Publicity

Date: May 31, 1991

Mu’min v. Virginia: Scope of Voir Dire in Addressing Pretrial Publicity Introduction Mu’min v. Virginia, 500 U.S. 415 (1991), represents a significant Supreme Court decision addressing the...

Establishing Historical Boundaries: Illinois v. Kentucky and the 1792 Low-Water Mark Principle

Date: May 29, 1991

Establishing Historical Boundaries: Illinois v. Kentucky and the 1792 Low-Water Mark Principle Introduction Illinois v. Kentucky (500 U.S. 380) is a landmark decision by the United States Supreme...

Summit Health v. Pinhas: Expanding Sherman Act Jurisdiction to Encompass Potential Antitrust Harm

Date: May 29, 1991

Summit Health v. Pinhas: Expanding Sherman Act Jurisdiction to Encompass Potential Antitrust Harm Introduction Case Citation: Summit Health, Ltd. et al. v. Pinhas, 500 U.S. 322 (1991) Court: United...

Strict Adherence to Harmless Error Standards in Jury Instructions: Analysis of Yates v. Evatt

Date: May 29, 1991

Strict Adherence to Harmless Error Standards in Jury Instructions: Analysis of Yates v. Evatt Introduction The landmark case of Yates v. Evatt, adjudicated by the U.S. Supreme Court on May 28, 1991,...

Interpreting 'Specifically Establish' in Sentencing Stipulations: Insights from Braxton v. United States

Date: May 29, 1991

Interpreting 'Specifically Establish' in Sentencing Stipulations: Insights from Braxton v. United States Introduction Braxton v. United States, 500 U.S. 344 (1991), is a landmark Supreme Court...

Affirmation of Batson's Framework: Prosecutor's Peremptory Challenges Must Be Race-Neutral

Date: May 29, 1991

Affirmation of Batson's Framework: Prosecutor's Peremptory Challenges Must Be Race-Neutral Introduction HERNANDEZ v. NEW YORK, 500 U.S. 352 (1991), is a pivotal Supreme Court decision that reinforces...

Defamation, Qualified Immunity, and Constitutional Rights: A Comprehensive Analysis of SIEGERT v. GILLEY

Date: May 24, 1991

Defamation, Qualified Immunity, and Constitutional Rights: A Comprehensive Analysis of SIEGERT v. GILLEY Introduction SIEGERT v. GILLEY, 500 U.S. 226 (1991), is a pivotal United States Supreme Court...

Florida v. Jimeno: Expanding the Scope of Consent Searches in Vehicles

Date: May 24, 1991

Florida v. Jimeno: Expanding the Scope of Consent Searches in Vehicles Introduction Florida v. Jimeno, 500 U.S. 248 (1991), is a landmark decision by the United States Supreme Court that...

Federal Bankruptcy Code § 522(f) Preempts State Exclusion of Preexisting Judicial Liens: Owen v. Owen Analysis

Date: May 24, 1991

Federal Bankruptcy Code § 522(f) Preempts State Exclusion of Preexisting Judicial Liens: Owen v. Owen Analysis Introduction Owen v. Owen, 500 U.S. 305 (1991), is a pivotal Supreme Court decision that...

Permissible Construction of Abortion Restrictions under Title X: RUST v. SULLIVAN

Date: May 24, 1991

Permissible Construction of Abortion Restrictions under Title X: RUST v. SULLIVAN Introduction RUST ET AL. v. SULLIVAN, SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (500 U.S. 173) is a pivotal 1991...

Farrey v. Sanderfoot: Upholding Judicial Liens Under Bankruptcy Law

Date: May 24, 1991

Farrey v. Sanderfoot: Upholding Judicial Liens Under Bankruptcy Law Introduction In the landmark case of Farrey, FKA Sanderfoot v. Sanderfoot, 500 U.S. 291 (1991), the United States Supreme Court...

Quid Pro Quo Requirement Established for Extortion Charges under the Hobbs Act in Elected Official Campaign Contributions

Date: May 24, 1991

Quid Pro Quo Requirement Established for Extortion Charges under the Hobbs Act in Elected Official Campaign Contributions Introduction McCormick v. United States is a pivotal Supreme Court decision...

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