U.S. Supreme Court Case Commentaries

Double Jeopardy Implications in Death Penalty Sentencing: Insights from Robert Patten v. Florida

Date: Oct 8, 1985

Double Jeopardy Implications in Death Penalty Sentencing: Insights from Robert Patten v. Florida Introduction The case of Robert Patten v. Florida, 474 U.S. 876 (1985), presents significant...

Limitations on Vicarious Intent in Capital Sentencing: Insights from Stewart v. Texas

Date: Oct 8, 1985

Limitations on Vicarious Intent in Capital Sentencing: Insights from Stewart v. Texas Introduction Darryl Elroy Stewart v. Texas, 474 U.S. 866 (1985), is a significant case that touches upon the...

Reaffirming Judicial Conscience: The Significance of Burr v. Florida in Capital Sentencing

Date: Oct 8, 1985

Reaffirming Judicial Conscience: The Significance of Burr v. Florida in Capital Sentencing Introduction Charlie L. Burr v. Florida, 474 U.S. 879 (1985), presents a pivotal moment in the jurisprudence...

Proportionality of Attorney's Fees under 42 U.S.C §1988: Analysis of City of Riverside v. Santos Rivera

Date: Sep 6, 1985

Proportionality of Attorney's Fees under 42 U.S.C §1988: Analysis of City of Riverside v. Santos Rivera Introduction The case City of Riverside v. Santos Rivera, No. A-122 (473 U.S. 1315),...

Clarifying Judicial Limits on Preliminary Injunctions in Medicare Reimbursement: Heckler v. Redbud Hospital District

Date: Aug 29, 1985

Clarifying Judicial Limits on Preliminary Injunctions in Medicare Reimbursement: Heckler v. Redbud Hospital District Introduction Heckler v. Redbud Hospital District, 473 U.S. 1308 (1985), is a...

Jurisdictional Limits on Appeals of Temporary Restraining Order Denials: Insights from OPM v. AFGE

Date: Jul 25, 1985

Jurisdictional Limits on Appeals of Temporary Restraining Order Denials: Insights from Office of Personnel Management v. American Federation of Government Employees Introduction The case of Office of...

Supreme Court Clarifies Criteria for Vacating Stay of Execution: Emphasizing Limited Deference to Appellate Courts

Date: Jul 19, 1985

Supreme Court Clarifies Criteria for Vacating Stay of Execution: Emphasizing Limited Deference to Appellate Courts Introduction In the landmark case of Louie L. Wainwright, Secretary, Florida...

United States v. Bagley: Defining Materiality in Brady Violations

Date: Jul 3, 1985

United States v. Bagley: Defining Materiality in Brady Violations Introduction United States v. Bagley, 473 U.S. 667 (1985), represents a pivotal moment in the interpretation of the BRADY v. MARYLAND...

Defining Nonpublic Forums: An Analysis of Cornelius v. NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund

Date: Jul 3, 1985

Defining Nonpublic Forums: An Analysis of Cornelius v. NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund Introduction The landmark case of Cornelius, Acting Director, Office of Personnel Management v. NAACP...

Arbitrability of Antitrust Claims in International Contracts: Insights from Mitsubishi Motors Corp. v. Soler Chrysler-Plymouth, Inc.

Date: Jul 3, 1985

Arbitrability of Antitrust Claims in International Contracts: Insights from Mitsubishi Motors Corp. v. Soler Chrysler-Plymouth, Inc. Introduction Mitsubishi Motors Corp. v. Soler Chrysler-Plymouth,...

Extinguishment of Tribal Hunting and Fishing Rights: Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife v. Klamath Indian Tribe

Date: Jul 3, 1985

Extinguishment of Tribal Hunting and Fishing Rights: Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife v. Klamath Indian Tribe Introduction Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife et al. v. Klamath Indian Tribe (473...

Article III of the Interstate Agreement on Detainers Excludes Probation-Violation Charges

Date: Jul 3, 1985

Article III of the Interstate Agreement on Detainers Excludes Probation-Violation Charges Introduction In the landmark case CARCHMAN, MERCER COUNTY PROSECUTOR v. NASH, the United States Supreme Court...

Cleburne v. Cleburne Living Center: Defining Equal Protection Standards for Mental Retardation Classifications

Date: Jul 2, 1985

Cleburne v. Cleburne Living Center: Defining Equal Protection Standards for Mental Retardation Classifications Introduction In the landmark case of City of Cleburne, Texas, et al. v. Cleburne Living...

U.S. Supreme Court Upholds FIFRA's Arbitration Scheme: Implications and Analysis

Date: Jul 2, 1985

U.S. Supreme Court Upholds FIFRA's Arbitration Scheme: Implications and Analysis Introduction In the landmark case Thomas v. Union Carbide Agricultural Products Co., the United States Supreme Court...

Clarifying RICO Injury Claims: American National Bank Trust Company of Chicago v. Haroco, Inc.

Date: Jul 2, 1985

Clarifying RICO Injury Claims: American National Bank Trust Company of Chicago v. Haroco, Inc. Introduction American National Bank Trust Company of Chicago et al. v. Haroco, Inc., et al., 473 U.S....

Supreme Court Upholds Establishment Clause: Grand Rapids Educational Programs Violate Religious Neutrality

Date: Jul 2, 1985

Supreme Court Upholds Establishment Clause: Grand Rapids Educational Programs Violate Religious Neutrality Introduction In the landmark case of SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS ET AL. v....

Montoya de Hernandez: Establishing Reasonable Suspicion for Alimentary Canal Smuggling Detentions at Borders

Date: Jul 2, 1985

Montoya de Hernandez: Establishing Reasonable Suspicion for Alimentary Canal Smuggling Detentions at Borders Introduction UNITED STATES v. MONTOYA DE HERNANDEZ, 473 U.S. 531 (1985), is a landmark...

Excessive Entanglement of Church and State in Educational Funding: Insights from AGUILAR v. FELTON (1985)

Date: Jul 2, 1985

Excessive Entanglement of Church and State in Educational Funding: Insights from Aguilar et al. v. Felton et al. (1985) Introduction The Supreme Court case AGUILAR ET AL. v. FELTON ET AL., 473 U.S....

Sedima v. Imrex: Expanding the Scope of Civil RICO Actions Without Prior Convictions

Date: Jul 2, 1985

Sedima v. Imrex: Expanding the Scope of Civil RICO Actions Without Prior Convictions Introduction Sedima, S. P. R. L. v. Imrex Co., Inc., et al. (473 U.S. 479) is a landmark decision by the United...

Ripeness Requirement for Takings Claims under §1983: Williamson County Regional Planning Commission v. Hamilton Bank

Date: Jun 29, 1985

Ripeness Requirement for Takings Claims under §1983: Williamson County Regional Planning Commission v. Hamilton Bank Introduction In Williamson County Regional Planning Commission et al. v. Hamilton...

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