U.S. Supreme Court Case Commentaries

Chesapeake Ohio Railway Co. v. Schwalb et al.: Expanding Maritime Employment Coverage under the LHWCA

Date: Nov 29, 1989

Chesapeake Ohio Railway Co. v. Schwalb et al.: Expanding Maritime Employment Coverage under the LHWCA Introduction Chesapeake Ohio Railway Co. v. Schwalb et al. (493 U.S. 40, 1989) is a landmark...

Sperry Corp. Reinforces Constitutionality of Congressional User Fee Deductions in International Claims Arbitration

Date: Nov 29, 1989

Sperry Corp. Reinforces Constitutionality of Congressional User Fee Deductions in International Claims Arbitration Introduction United States v. Sperry Corp. ET AL. (493 U.S. 52) is a landmark...

Mandatory Compliance with RCRA Citizen Suit Notice Requirements Established in HALLSTROM v. TILLAMOOK COUNTY

Date: Nov 8, 1989

Mandatory Compliance with RCRA Citizen Suit Notice Requirements Established in HALLSTROM v. TILLAMOOK COUNTY Introduction Hallstrom et ux. v. Tillamook County, 493 U.S. 20 (1989), is a landmark U.S....

Direct Action Proviso Does Not Apply to Insurer-Initiated Federal Workers' Compensation Suits

Date: Nov 8, 1989

Direct Action Proviso Does Not Apply to Insurer-Initiated Federal Workers' Compensation Suits Introduction NORTHBROOK NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. v. BREWER (493 U.S. 6) is a pivotal decision by the United...

Wilkerson v. Texas: Reinforcing Standards Against Racial Bias in Jury Selection

Date: Oct 18, 1989

Wilkerson v. Texas: Reinforcing Standards Against Racial Bias in Jury Selection Introduction Wilkerson v. Texas, 493 U.S. 924 (1989), is a significant case in the realm of constitutional law,...

Supreme Court Denial of Certiorari in Schiro v. Indiana: Implications on Double Jeopardy and Death Penalty Review

Date: Oct 17, 1989

Supreme Court Denial of Certiorari in Schiro v. Indiana: Implications on Double Jeopardy and Death Penalty Review Introduction Schiro v. Indiana (493 U.S. 910, 1989) presents a critical examination...

RICO Liability Without Profit-Making Element: Insights from Michael McMonagle v. Northeast Women's Center, Inc.

Date: Oct 11, 1989

RICO Liability Without Profit-Making Element: Insights from Michael McMonagle v. Northeast Women's Center, Inc. Introduction The case of Michael McMonagle v. Northeast Women's Center, Inc. (493 U.S....

Divestiture as an Injunctive Remedy in Private Antitrust Actions: Insights from California v. American Stores Company

Date: Aug 23, 1989

Divestiture as an Injunctive Remedy in Private Antitrust Actions: Insights from California v. American Stores Company Introduction California v. American Stores Company, 492 U.S. 1301 (1989), is a...

County of Allegheny v. ACLU: Defining the Boundaries of Religious Displays under the Establishment Clause

Date: Jul 4, 1989

County of Allegheny v. ACLU: Defining the Boundaries of Religious Displays under the Establishment Clause Introduction County of Allegheny v. American Civil Liberties Union, Greater Pittsburgh...

Webster v. Reproductive Health Services: Supreme Court Affirms Missouri's Limits on Public Facilities and Employees in Abortion Regulation

Date: Jul 4, 1989

Webster v. Reproductive Health Services: Supreme Court Affirms Missouri's Limits on Public Facilities and Employees in Abortion Regulation Introduction Webster v. Reproductive Health Services, 492...

Protection of Sixth Amendment Rights in Sentencing: Powell v. Texas

Date: Jul 4, 1989

Protection of Sixth Amendment Rights in Sentencing: Powell v. Texas Introduction Powell v. Texas, 492 U.S. 680 (1989), is a landmark decision by the United States Supreme Court that significantly...

Yakima Indian Nation v. Brendale: Defining Tribal Zoning Authority over Non-Indian Fee Lands

Date: Jun 30, 1989

Yakima Indian Nation v. Brendale: Defining Tribal Zoning Authority over Non-Indian Fee Lands Introduction Yakima Indian Nation v. Brendale (492 U.S. 408, 1989) is a pivotal United States Supreme...

SUNY v. Fox: Establishing the 'Reasonable Fit' Standard for Commercial Speech Restrictions

Date: Jun 30, 1989

SUNY v. Fox: Establishing the 'Reasonable Fit' Standard for Commercial Speech Restrictions Introduction In Board of Trustees of the State University of New York v. Fox et al., 492 U.S. 469 (1989),...

Eighth Amendment's Excessive Fines Clause Does Not Apply to Private Punitive Damages

Date: Jun 27, 1989

Eighth Amendment's Excessive Fines Clause Does Not Apply to Private Punitive Damages Introduction Browning-Ferris Industries of Vermont, Inc., et al. v. Kelco Disposal, Inc., et al., 492 U.S. 257...

Execution of Mentally Retarded Individuals: A Comprehensive Analysis of PENRY v. LYNAUGH

Date: Jun 27, 1989

Execution of Mentally Retarded Individuals: A Comprehensive Analysis of PENRY v. LYNAUGH Introduction PENRY v. LYNAUGH, 492 U.S. 302 (1989), is a landmark case in the realm of capital punishment and...

Duckworth v. Eagan: Affirming the Adequacy of Miranda Warnings with Conditional Counsel Appointment

Date: Jun 27, 1989

Duckworth v. Eagan: Affirming the Adequacy of Miranda Warnings with Conditional Counsel Appointment Introduction Duckworth v. Eagan, 492 U.S. 195 (1989), is a seminal U.S. Supreme Court decision that...

Clarifying RICO's Pattern of Racketeering: Relationship and Continuity Suffice Without Multiple Schemes

Date: Jun 27, 1989

Clarifying RICO's Pattern of Racketeering: Relationship and Continuity Suffice Without Multiple Schemes Introduction The United States Supreme Court case H. J. Inc. et al. v. Northwestern Bell...

Stanford v. Kentucky: Capital Punishment for Juveniles Reaffirmed

Date: Jun 27, 1989

Stanford v. Kentucky: Capital Punishment for Juveniles Reaffirmed Introduction Stanford v. Kentucky (492 U.S. 361, 1989) is a pivotal Supreme Court decision addressing the constitutionality of...

Preservation of States' Eleventh Amendment Immunity under Bankruptcy Code §106(c): Analysis of Hoffman v. Connecticut Department of Income Maintenance

Date: Jun 24, 1989

Preservation of States' Eleventh Amendment Immunity under Bankruptcy Code §106(c): Analysis of Hoffman v. Connecticut Department of Income Maintenance Introduction Hoffman, Trustee v. Connecticut...

Seventh Amendment Protects Jury Trial Rights in Fraudulent Conveyance Suits Overriding Statutory Designation

Date: Jun 24, 1989

Seventh Amendment Protects Jury Trial Rights in Fraudulent Conveyance Suits Overriding Statutory Designation Introduction Granfinanciera, S. A., et al. v. Nordberg, Creditor Trustee for the Estate of...

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