U.S. Supreme Court Case Commentaries

EMPLOYMENT DIVISION v. SMITH: Limiting Free Exercise Protections Against Generally Applicable Laws

Date: Apr 18, 1990

EMPLOYMENT DIVISION v. SMITH: Limiting Free Exercise Protections Against Generally Applicable Laws Introduction Employment Division, Department of Human Resources of Oregon et al. v. Smith et al.,...

Concurrent Jurisdiction Affirmed in Title VII Claims: An Analysis of YELLOW FREIGHT SYSTEM, INC. v. DONNELLY

Date: Apr 18, 1990

Concurrent Jurisdiction Affirmed in Title VII Claims: An Analysis of YELLOW FREIGHT SYSTEM, INC. v. DONNELLY Introduction Yellow Freight System, Inc. v. Donnelly, 494 U.S. 820 (1990), is a pivotal...

Kaiser Aluminum v. Bonjorno: Clarifying Postjudgment Interest Applicability

Date: Apr 18, 1990

Kaiser Aluminum v. Bonjorno: Clarifying Postjudgment Interest Applicability Introduction In Kaiser Aluminum Chemical Corp. ET AL. v. Bonjorno ET AL., 494 U.S. 827 (1990), the United States Supreme...

Clarifying Voluntariness in Confessions: Insights from Degraffenreid v. McKellar

Date: Apr 17, 1990

Clarifying Voluntariness in Confessions: Insights from Degraffenreid v. McKellar Introduction The case of Ray Charles Degraffenreid v. Kenneth D. McKellar Warden, 494 U.S. 1071 (1990), presents a...

Appellate Authority in Weighing Aggravating and Mitigating Factors in Capital Sentencing: Insights from Clemons v. Mississippi

Date: Mar 29, 1990

Appellate Authority in Weighing Aggravating and Mitigating Factors in Capital Sentencing: Insights from Clemons v. Mississippi Introduction Clemons v. Mississippi, 494 U.S. 738 (1990), is a pivotal...

Upheld Fee Limitations under the Black Lung Benefits Act: Analysis of United States Department of Labor v. Triplett et al.

Date: Mar 28, 1990

Upheld Fee Limitations under the Black Lung Benefits Act: Analysis of United States Department of Labor v. Triplett et al. Introduction United States Department of Labor v. Triplett et al., 494 U.S....

Austin v. Michigan State Chamber of Commerce: Regulating Corporate Political Expenditures

Date: Mar 28, 1990

Austin v. Michigan State Chamber of Commerce: Regulating Corporate Political Expenditures Introduction Austin, Michigan Secretary of State, et al. v. Michigan State Chamber of Commerce (494 U.S. 652,...

First Amendment Protections Overrule Grand Jury Testimony Secrecy: Butterworth v. Smith

Date: Mar 22, 1990

First Amendment Protections Overrule Grand Jury Testimony Secrecy: Butterworth v. Smith Introduction Buttwerworth, Attorney General of Florida, et al. v. Smith is a landmark 1990 United States...

Supreme Court Upholds AWPA Private Lawsuits Despite State Workers' Compensation Exclusivity

Date: Mar 22, 1990

Supreme Court Upholds AWPA Private Lawsuits Despite State Workers' Compensation Exclusivity Introduction The case of Adams Fruit Co., Inc. v. Barrett et al., decided by the United States Supreme...

Seventh Amendment Jury Trial Right Affirmed in Duty of Fair Representation Actions

Date: Mar 21, 1990

Seventh Amendment Jury Trial Right Affirmed in Duty of Fair Representation Actions Introduction In Chauffeurs, Teamsters and Helpers Local No. 391 v. Terry et al. (494 U.S. 558, 1990), the United...

United States v. Dalm: Strengthening Statutory Limitations on Tax Refund Suits

Date: Mar 21, 1990

United States v. Dalm: Strengthening Statutory Limitations on Tax Refund Suits Introduction United States v. Dalm, 494 U.S. 596 (1990), is a pivotal case addressing the jurisdictional boundaries...

Seventh Amendment Protections in Collateral Estoppel: Insights from Lytle v. Schwitzer Turbochargers

Date: Mar 21, 1990

Seventh Amendment Protections in Collateral Estoppel: Insights from Lytle v. Schwitzer Turbochargers Introduction Lytle v. Household Manufacturing, Inc., DBA Schwitzer Turbochargers, 494 U.S. 545...

Racial Discrimination in Venue Selection: Insights from Jerome Mallett v. Missouri

Date: Mar 20, 1990

Racial Discrimination in Venue Selection: Insights from Jerome Mallett v. Missouri Introduction The case of Jerome Mallett v. Missouri addresses critical issues surrounding racial discrimination in...

Conflict of Interest in Criminal Defense: An Analysis of William George Bonin v. California

Date: Mar 20, 1990

Conflict of Interest in Criminal Defense: An Analysis of William George Bonin v. California Introduction William George Bonin v. California (494 U.S. 1039) is a significant case that underscores the...

FERENS ET UX. v. JOHN DEERE CO.: Extending Van Dusen to Plaintiff-Initiated Venue Transfers Under 28 U.S.C. §1404(a)

Date: Mar 6, 1990

FERENS ET UX. v. JOHN DEERE CO.: Extending Van Dusen to Plaintiff-Initiated Venue Transfers Under 28 U.S.C. §1404(a) Introduction Ferens et ux. v. John Deere Co., decided by the United States Supreme...

Lewis v. Continental Bank Corp.: Addressing Mootness Through Legislative Changes

Date: Mar 6, 1990

Lewis v. Continental Bank Corp.: Addressing Mootness Through Legislative Changes Introduction Lewis v. Continental Bank Corp., 494 U.S. 472 (1990), is a pivotal case in understanding the doctrine of...

Boyde v. California: Upholding Mandatory Sentencing Instructions in Capital Cases

Date: Mar 6, 1990

Boyde v. California: Upholding Mandatory Sentencing Instructions in Capital Cases Introduction Boyde v. California (494 U.S. 370, 1990) is a pivotal U.S. Supreme Court case that addresses the...

Unanimity Requirement in Capital Sentencing Violates Eighth Amendment: McKOY v. North Carolina

Date: Mar 6, 1990

Unanimity Requirement in Capital Sentencing Violates Eighth Amendment Case: McKOY v. North Carolina (494 U.S. 433) Court: U.S. Supreme Court Date: March 5, 1990 Introduction McKOY v. North Carolina...

Saffle, Warden, et al. v. Parks: Affirming the Constitutionality of Antisympathy Jury Instructions in Capital Sentencing

Date: Mar 6, 1990

Saffle, Warden, et al. v. Parks: Affirming the Constitutionality of Antisympathy Jury Instructions in Capital Sentencing Introduction Saffle, Warden, et al. v. Parks (494 U.S. 484, 1990) is a pivotal...

Michigan v. Harvey: Upholding the Use of Statements in Impeachment Despite Sixth Amendment Violations

Date: Mar 6, 1990

Michigan v. Harvey: Upholding the Use of Statements in Impeachment Despite Sixth Amendment Violations Introduction Michigan v. Harvey, 494 U.S. 344 (1990), is a pivotal United States Supreme Court...