http://www.lawyercentral.com Supreme Court Legal News en-us Copyright 2012 Tue, 15 May 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2012/05/admitted-file-swapper-begs-supreme-court-for-help/ Says RIAA sought huge damages to create an "urban legend." Wed, 16 May 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2012/0516/1224316193900.html A WOMAN has won her Supreme Court appeal brought after she was convicted and prohibiting from keeping animals for 10 years by a District Court judge in proceedings brought over alleged cruelty to dogs. Wed, 16 May 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.rediff.com/news/report/chisti-lands-in-controversy-over-remarks-on-judiciary/20120516.htm He may have gone home briefly with the Supreme Court's permission but Pakistani virologist Khaleel Chisti has left behind a controversy by his remarks against the judiciary in India. Wed, 16 May 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://juneauempire.com/local/2012-05-16/supreme-court-gets-new-district-maps The Alaska Redistricting Board Tuesday submitted its latest, and highly controversial, map of new state election districts to the Alaska Supreme Court. Wed, 16 May 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://news.yahoo.com/real-story-behind-supreme-courts-campaign-finance-showdown-080000157.html The New Yorker reveals how conservative justices turned a minor case into Citizens United, which would go on to allow a flood of corporate money to influence elections Wed, 16 May 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.app.com/article/20120509/NJNEWS10/305090016&source=rss TRENTON - The New Jersey Supreme Court is considering whether young drivers need to display red decals on their license plates. The justices on Tuesday heard arguments over whether "Kyleigh's Law" violates privacy and leaves young motorists vulnerable to predators. Tue, 15 May 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.cnn.com/2012/05/15/politics/health-care-reform/index.html?eref=rss_health A leading senator is urging the Supreme Court to "do the right thing" and uphold the constitutionality of the sweeping health care reform law championed by President Barack Obama and congressional Democrats. Tue, 15 May 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.cnn.com/2012/05/15/politics/health-care-reform/index.html?section=cnn_latest A leading senator is urging the Supreme Court to "do the right thing" and uphold the constitutionality of the sweeping health care reform law championed by President Barack Obama and congressional Democrats. Tue, 15 May 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://atwar.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/14/supreme-court-rejects-case-of-former-sailor-with-stress-disorder/?partner=rss&emc=rss The case was being closely watched by lawyers who represent current service members and veterans because it related to guilty pleas from people who had P.T.S.D. or bipolar disorder. Tue, 15 May 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-05-15/scalia-turns-advocate-against-obama-as-queries-criticized.html In January, Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia accused the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency of ?high-handedness.? He was just getting warmed up. Tue, 15 May 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.cnn.com/2012/05/15/politics/health-care-reform/index.html?eref=rss_topstories A leading senator is urging the Supreme Court to "do the right thing" and uphold the constitutionality of the sweeping health care reform law championed by President Barack Obama and congressional Democrats. Tue, 15 May 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/business/legal/duquesne-law-school-and-costa-ricas-supreme-court-renew-pact-635779/ Duquesne and Costa Rica last month signed an agreement with the common goal of promoting education about international law. Mon, 14 May 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.indolink.com/displayArticleS.php?id=051412123229&clid= New Delhi: The Supreme Court has said that in a democratic polity, justice, both in its concept and in essence, being fair and unbiased is the bedrock of good governance. Mon, 14 May 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.wthr.com/story/18370593/indiana-bar-foundation-diversity-fund-honors-shepard The Indiana Bar Foundation has established a fund in honor of former Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Randall Shepard to promote diversity among lawyers. Mon, 14 May 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.depauliaonline.com/nation-world/public-opinion-of-supreme-court-reaches-new-low-1.2871240 Florida farmer Barry Knight joins the protest in front of the U.S. Supreme Court steps in support of the Arizona immigration law, April 25, in Washington, D.C. Mon, 14 May 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.clarionledger.com/article/20120512/NEWS/120512004 The Mississippi Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of a man convicted of killing his girlfriend. Sun, 13 May 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.philly.com/inquirer/business/20120513_Congress_may_get_tough_medicine_from_health_bill.html No matter how the case turns out, one group of Americans is assured of getting quality health insurance when the Supreme Court rules on President Obama?s Affordable Care Act in June: members of the court itself. Sun, 13 May 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20120513/NEWS/305130048/1001/ Iowa Supreme Court Justice David Wiggins vows he won't stand quietly by if opponents of same-sex marriage launch a potent campaign to oust him from the bench. "If someone wants to attack me, I'm not going to let them bully me," Wiggins said in a telephone Sun, 13 May 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/13/us/louis-pollak-judge-and-civil-rights-advocate-dies-at-89.html?partner=rss&emc=rss Judge Pollak, who was recruited to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, worked on Brown v. Board of Education and later argued successfully on behalf of convicted Freedom Riders before the Supreme Court. Sun, 13 May 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.indystar.com/article/20120512/NEWS02/205120323 Indianapolis woman who took rat poison while pregnant can be released on bond, justices rule. Sat, 12 May 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://qctimes.com/news/local/d8f6fc76-9bd4-11e1-ac39-001a4bcf887a.html MILES, Iowa - The Iowa Supreme Court ruled Friday that a public vote on a proposed merger between East Central and Preston school districts can occur. Sat, 12 May 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://nems360.com/view/full_story/18573076/article-Qualifying-ends-for-Supreme-Court-posts?instance=secondary_stories_left_column JACKSON - Richard ?Flip? Phillips of Oxford and Josiah Dennis Coleman of Toccopola will battle to replace George C. Carlson, who is retiring from his position on the Mississippi Supreme Court representing the Northern District. Sat, 12 May 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/05/court_battle_over_new_orleans.html Lawsuit seeks to force New Orleans officials to comply with a 2008 state Supreme Court ruling Sat, 12 May 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/article/20120509/NEWS01/305080030/1002/NEWS01 The Michigan Supreme Court is hearing a case in Marshall today as part of its Court Community Connections program. About 150 students from 17 area schools are listening as the justices hear a civil case from Macomb County Circuit Court. Fri, 11 May 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://feeds.mpr.org/~r/MPR_LawJustice/~3/bgDb0H458LI/meyer_to_leave.shtml Associate Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Helen M. Meyer will leave her post, effective Aug. 10. Fri, 11 May 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.foxnews.com/world/2012/05/09/india-top-court-refuses-entry-to-exxon-valdez/ India's Supreme Court has banned the Exxon Valdez from entering India, saying the ship involved in one of the worst U.S. oil spills will not be allowed in for dismantling until it has been decon... Wed, 09 May 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://news.yahoo.com/indias-top-court-refuses-entry-exxon-valdez-081821220.html India's Supreme Court has banned the Exxon Valdez from entering India, saying the ship involved in one of the worst U.S. oil spills will not be allowed in for dismantling until it has been decontaminated. Wed, 09 May 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.boston.com/Boston/whitecoatnotes/2012/03/clipboard-supreme-court-hearings-underway/ywRoKaGRaDuwbcJzRgcawN/story.html The day has come. The Supreme Court has begun hearing arguments on whether the 2010 national health law, and in particular the requirement that most Americans have health insurance, is constitutional. The Supreme Court will be posting audio and transcripts from the morning hearing on its website by 2 p.m. Here?s some reading to whet your appetite. Wed, 09 May 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.boston.com/Boston/whitecoatnotes/2012/03/day-analysis-justices-debate-the-mandate/EFLobv3Nkg9SkRHbt1zVjP/story.html The Supreme Court hearings on the Affordable Care Act got to the heart of the matter Tuesday morning: Is it constitutional for the federal government to require most Americans to purchase health insurance? The debate was heated at times, meandering at others. We asked our panel of health law professors to help us dissect the arguments. Wed, 09 May 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.asianewsnet.net/home/news.php?id=30393&sec=1 The Pakistani Supreme Court?s April 26 short order and the symbolic 30-second punishment unleashed heated debate and widespread confusion. File photo: Dawn Wed, 09 May 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.boston.com/Boston/whitecoatnotes/2012/03/aca-lawyers/gHnfgCMQGPkHNm45sJinYL/story.html Did you listen to Monday morning?s Supreme Court hearing on the Affordable Care Act? Is your head swimming? Mine too. I?ve asked a few health law professors to give us their first impressions -- and to interpret some of the lingo. Wed, 09 May 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2012/05/08/20120508arizona-serial-shooter-death-appeal.html The Arizona Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in the appeal of convicted Serial Shooter Dale Hausner, who was sentenced to death six times in March 2009. Wed, 09 May 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://in.news.yahoo.com/haj-subsidy-has-to-go--sc-tells-govt.html The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down the central government's policy of providing subsidies to Haj pilgrims travelling to Saudi Arabia. Tue, 08 May 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.wvva.com/story/18171820/supreme-court-ag-post-among-wva-primary-races CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - Republicans and Democrats have some choices to make ahead of this year's general election for state offices. Today's primary features all six statewide executive branch offices. Tue, 08 May 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://in.news.yahoo.com/politicians-welcome-supreme-courts-decision-phase-haj-subsidy-111634704.html New Delhi, May 8 (ANI): The political leadership on Tuesday welcomed the Supreme Court's decision to phase out subsidies given out to Muslim pilgrims who undertake the religious Haj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. Tue, 08 May 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/05/three_candidates_vie_for_orego.html All three have solid educational backgrounds and distinguished legal careers, but each says they stand out from the others with their particular experience. Tue, 08 May 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.newkerala.com/news/newsplus/worldnews-16380.html New Delhi, May 7 : The Supreme Court on Monday said it would consider to impose total ban on the use of plastics in the interest of environment and animals. Mon, 07 May 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://ndtv.com.feedsportal.com/c/33805/f/606685/s/1f11f63f/l/0L0Sndtv0N0Carticle0Cindia0Csupreme0Ecourt0Emulling0Etotal0Eban0Eon0Eplastic0E20A7282/story01.htm The Supreme Court on Monday said it would consider a complete ban on the use of plastic in the interests of animals and the environment. A bench headed by Justice GS Singhvi issued notice to centre an... Related Stories Defamation case: High Court questions maintainability of Tejinder Singh's petition NSG may set up base in Gujarat, scouting for land No new Tatra truck purchased after 2008 ... Mon, 07 May 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20120507/NEWS01/120507002/1079/ Three Iowa Supreme Court judges who ruled in favor of same-sex marriage and were subsequently voted off the court have won Profiles in Courage awards. Mon, 07 May 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.freep.com/article/20120506/COL04/205060475 State Supreme Court Justice Marilyn Kelly and U.S. Court of Appeals Judge James Ryan are two of the most experienced jurists in Michigan. They tend to diverge on political matters -- she's a liberal Democrat, he's a conservative Republican -- but between them is more than 25 years of service on our state's highest court. Sun, 06 May 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2012/may/06/georgia-rossville-man-to-argue-his-case-before-top/ A Rossville man with a pending racketeering charge in Walker County will go before the Georgia Supreme Court this week to argue that his arrest was unconstitutional. Sun, 06 May 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/06/sunday-review/are-oral-arguments-worth-arguing-about.html Legal practitioners and Supreme Court justices say it is the rare oral argument that wins or loses a case. Sun, 06 May 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.flowermoundleader.com/articles/2012/05/05/flower_mound_leader/news/744.txt The Texas Supreme Court will decide how much further the lawsuit between the town of Flower Mound and Rembert Enterprises will go. Sat, 05 May 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://finance.yahoo.com/news/mount-kellett-petitions-british-columbia-003300673.html Mount Kellett Capital Management LP , today disclosed that it has filed a petition with the Supreme Court of British Columbia requesting the appointment of Ernst & Young Inc. Sat, 05 May 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2012/05/04/pricey-primary-w-va-supreme-court/?mod=WSJBlog The priciest race in West Virginia turns out to be for seats on the state's high court. Sat, 05 May 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://host.madison.com/ct/news/opinion/column/joel_mcnally/joel-mcnally-prosser-s-get-out-of-jail-free-strategy/article_7813b6b2-9632-11e1-9d2c-0019bb2963f4.html The U.S. Supreme Court invented all those dreaded legal technicalities and loopholes - hated by conservatives everywhere - when I was growing up. Sat, 05 May 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.unionleader.com/article/20120503/NEWS06/120509947&source=RSS Faced with the possibility of losing the exclusive rule-making authority it has had for three decades, the state Supreme Court on Wednesday offered a compromise plan that would give lawmakers ?concurrent? power to regulate court administrative and procedural matters by statute. Fri, 04 May 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/187519/supreme-court-disbars-plinky-recto%e2%80%99s-ex The Supreme Court has ordered a lawyer of the defunct Urban Bank disbarred for accusing a member of the court of bribery and "fabricating" a ruling involving the sale of the bank?s assets more than a decade ago and another justice of protecting the first one. Fri, 04 May 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/336398/20120502/citizens-united-montana-supreme-court-mcconnell.htm Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Montana Supreme Court's decision to uphold a state law banning corporate involvement in elections flies in the face of the U.S. Supreme Court's Citizens United ruling. Thu, 03 May 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.star-telegram.com/2012/05/02/3931021/will-texas-supreme-court-race.html You just have to roll your eyes with an OMG! when Texas Supreme Court Justice Don Willett says stuff like this: Thu, 03 May 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.cnn.com/2012/05/02/us/supreme-court-exterior/index.html?eref=rss_politics The Supreme Court building is getting a face-lift to its famous facade, seven years after a chunk of marble fell 100 feet onto the stairs leading to the entrance, where it broke into pieces. Thu, 03 May 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://news.yahoo.com/mystery-justice-byron-white-100209629.html Justice Byron R. White served on the Supreme Court for 31 years, but now, a decade after his death, he remains something of an enigma. A blunt, often irascible man, he turned out to be considerably more conservative than expected? Thu, 03 May 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://baltimore.feedsportal.com/c/34255/f/623016/s/1ee6f573/l/0L0Sbaltimoresun0N0Cnews0Cmaryland0Cbs0Emd0Edna0Eappeal0E20A120A50A10H0A0H4483940Bstory0Dtrack0Frss/story01.htm Attorney general seeks stay on ruling that limited post-arrest sampling Attorney general seeks stay on ruling that limited post-arrest sampling Wed, 02 May 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/article/20120502/NEWS02/305020043/1009 Former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Reneau Almon of Montgomery has died after a long legal career that saw him serve at every level of Alabama's court system, including 24 years on the state's highest court. Wed, 02 May 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.statesmanjournal.com/article/20120502/NEWS/305020088/1001 Oregon's new chief justice wants more money to keep courts open. Wed, 02 May 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/goldcorp-says-court-suspends-chile-101441467.html Chile's Supreme Court suspended a key permit for Canadian miner Goldcorp Inc's El Morro copper-gold project, the latest setback for the controversial project and one of the biggest legal blows to a mining ... Tue, 01 May 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://news.yahoo.com/constitution-check-state-close-borders-entirely-undocumented-immigrants-122607059.html It may be that, when the Supreme Court rules on state power to monitor and restrict the activities of people who have entered the U.S. illegally and remain without permission, the Justices will give states additional authority. Tue, 01 May 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.heraldtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2012305019997 Supreme Court Justice Barbara Pariente did Floridians a favor Friday by clearly explaining the Tue, 01 May 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://news.yahoo.com/ray-hope-imprisoned-ex-gov-ryans-appeal-203003170.html The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday ordered a lower court to again look at former Illinois Gov. George Ryan's bid to overturn his corruption convictions, offering the imprisoned Republican a chance, however slim, at a new trial. Tue, 01 May 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.wxvt.com/Global/story.asp?S=17928536 JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Hinds County Circuit Clerk Barbara Dunn has been held in contempt by the state Supreme Court for not fully complying with earlier court orders and must pay a $10,000 fine. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.wickedlocal.com/melrose/news/x206660725/Sheriffs-experts-weigh-in-on-Supreme-Court-strip-search-ruling Bay State sheriffs and legal experts are weighing the impact of a recent Supreme Court ruling that upheld the legality of strip-searching people admitted to the general population of a jail, regardless of their criminal past or charges against them. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.ktka.com/news/local/story/Supreme-Court-may-not-move-Kan-immigration-debate/fp3jEyUOd02jgXwmPQPz4Q.cspx Backers of tough immigration measures must overcome opposition from influential business groups and a rift among the Republicans who control the Legislature. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/04/30/gvsc0430.htm The ultimate outcome could be that such drug manufacturers can introduce their products sooner. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2012/04/officials_activists_push_for_t.html Lawmakers in about a dozen states told The Associated Press they were interested in proposing Arizona-style laws if its key components are upheld by the Supreme Court Sun, 29 Apr 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120429/NEWS/204290351 Emboldened by signals that the U.S. Supreme Court may uphold parts of Arizona's immigration law, legislators and activists across the country say they are gearing up to push for similar get-tough measures in their states. Sun, 29 Apr 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/04/28/high-court-stance-could-spur-immigration-laws/ Emboldened by signals that the U.S. Supreme Court may uphold parts of Arizona's immigration law, legislators and activists across the country say they are gearing up to push for similar get-toug... Sun, 29 Apr 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/28/supreme-court-immigration-laws_n_1461478.html -- Emboldened by signals that the U.S. Supreme Court may uphold parts of Arizona's immigration law, legislators and activists across the country say they are gearing up to push for similar get-tough measures in their states. Sun, 29 Apr 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/dpp/news/immigration/apx-USImmigration-LawsStates_69995235-04282012 Emboldened by signals that the U.S. Supreme Court may uphold parts of Arizona's immigration law, legislators and activists across the country say they are gearing up to push for similar get-tough measures in their states. Sun, 29 Apr 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765572165/High-courts-stance-could-spur-immigration-laws.html Emboldened, legislators and activists are gearing up to push for similar get-tough measures in their states. Sun, 29 Apr 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/04/us_supreme_court_moves_to_cent.html Blockbuster rulings on health care and immigration are expected shortly before the fall election Sun, 29 Apr 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.newhavenregister.com/articles/2012/04/29/news/doc4f9cb05a56f28373083092.txt Emboldened by signals that the U.S. Supreme Court may uphold parts of Arizona?s immigration law, legislators and activists across the country say they are gearing up to push for similar get-tough measures in their states. Sun, 29 Apr 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.telegram.com/article/20120429/NEWS/104299731/1160/SPECIALSECTIONS04&source=rss Emboldened by signals that the U.S. Supreme Court may uphold parts of Arizona's immigration law, legislators and activists across the country say they are gearing up to push for similar get-tough measures in their states. Sun, 29 Apr 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://finance.yahoo.com/news/us-supreme-court-mulls-healthcare-140109680.html This week the U.S. Supreme Court wrapped up the last oral arguments of its current term. Now comes the nationwide angst of waiting - as long as two months - for decisions, particularly the one that will ... Sat, 28 Apr 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.forbes.com/sites/peterjreilly/2012/04/27/supreme-court-has-taken-ammunition-from-irs-in-son-of-boss-cases-time-to-fix-bayonets/ Just so the lawyers do not think I am a moron, I suppose I should talk about what is good about the Supreme Court's decision in the Home Concrete case. Normally the IRS has three years to audit you after you have filed your return. If you "forget" to report a significant percentage of your gross income (25%), they get an extra three years. I think the idea is that it is easier to spot phony ... Sat, 28 Apr 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.wickedlocal.com/holliston/news/x596784415/How-does-U-S-strip-search-ruling-affect-Massachusetts Bay State sheriffs and legal experts are weighing the impact of a recent Supreme Court ruling that upheld the legality of strip-searching people admitted to the general population of a jail, regardless of their criminal past or charges against them. Sat, 28 Apr 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://jacksonville.com/news/florida/2012-04-28/story/supreme-court-oks-senates-new-maps The Florida Supreme Court has approved the Senate?s second attempt to redraw its political lines. The decision Friday came over the sharply worded opposition of two justices who disagreed with splitting Daytona Beach?s black communities, a move that had ripple effects throughout Northeast Florida. The court tossed the Senate?s first redrawn map because eight of the 40 districts did not abide by ... Sat, 28 Apr 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.freep.com/article/20120427/BUSINESS06/120427029/1002/RSS02 The Michigan Supreme Court in a brief ruling today upheld an earlier Court of Appeals decision denying the Detroit International Bridge Company's appeal of a local judge's decision to take the Gateway Project away from the company and give it to the Michigan Department of Transportation to finish. Sat, 28 Apr 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/04/26/supreme-court-moves-to-center-presidential-race/ The Supreme Court, suddenly at the heart of presidential politics, is preparing what could be blockbuster rulings on health care and immigration shortly before the fall election. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.thereporter.com/rss/ci_20494449?source=rss WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Supreme Court, suddenly at the heart of presidential politics, is preparing what could be blockbuster rulings on health care and immigration shortly before the fall election. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.forbes.com/sites/irswatch/2012/04/27/six-year-statute-of-limitations-does-not-apply-to-deficiency-from-overstated-basis/?feed=rss_home In Home Concrete & Supply LLC v. United States, Supreme Court Docket No. 11-139 (April 25, 2012), the U.S. Supreme Court stepped in to resolve a hotly contested dispute as to whether an overstatement of basis in property resulting in an understatement of gain received from its sale would be sufficient to extend the normal 3-year statute of limitations set forth in 26 U. S. C. ??6501(a) to a 6 ... Fri, 27 Apr 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/333354/20120425/supreme-court-arizona.htm Liberal Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Stephen Breyer Wednesday were concerned with how Arizona's immigration enforcement law would operate on the ground. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://news.yahoo.com/counting-five-b-1070-100205913.html It will take five votes on the Supreme Court for Arizona to get permission to start enforcing key parts of its tough new immigration control law-S.B. 1070-and those votes appeared to be within reach on Wednesday. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2012/04/19/20120419sb-1070-allies-foes-clash-washington.html U.S. Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments in the government's lawsuit against the Ariz. law. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2012/04/24/high_court_hears_arizona_immigration_dispute The Supreme Court will referee another major clash between the Obama administration and the states, this one over Arizona's crackdown on illegal immigrants. The case could add fuel to the partisan split over tough state immigration laws backed by Republicans but challenged by the administration. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.ciol.com/News/News-Reports/Supreme-Court-Complete-2G-auction-by-August-31/162466/0/ Apex Court says Rs 7800 crore is being lost on each licence. The Centre had sought 400 days time to complete the auction process Tue, 24 Apr 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2012/04/23/244404.htm Republicans in Congress are getting ready to answer an election-year question that has dogged the party?s campaign for months: How would it replace President Barack Obama?s healthcare law if the measure is overturned or repealed? House Republicans are working to ? Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://news.yahoo.com/court-constitution-2012-campaign-act-iii-100207896.html In the final round of hearings in a Supreme Court term that has seemed closely linked to the 2012 election campaign, the Supreme Court turns its attention this week to the emotional subject of immigration controls. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/bm-j-antonyb-hard-battles-over-state-tenders/211110/ The Supreme Court, in recent times, has laid down well-defined parameters for judicial review of administrative action. However, the question recurs in the courts in various forms. Sun, 22 Apr 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.theintelligencer.net/page/content.detail/id/569039.html WHEELING - Greenbrier County Circuit Judge James Rowe said the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals is improving its methods, and that makes it a harder job for 2012 candidates seeking seats on the court. Sun, 22 Apr 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2012/04/06/20120406sb1070-defense-supreme-court.html Arizona goes to court in a case that will determine the future of immigration enforcement nationwide. Sun, 22 Apr 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://azstarnet.com/news/local/border/2a1281df-7702-585c-aa90-3857e213f365.html When attorney Paul Clement walks into the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday, he'll try to convince at least five justices that Arizona has an inherent right to enforce federal immigration laws. Sun, 22 Apr 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Iowa-Supreme-Court-Dismisses-Education-Standards-Case--148336405.html DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - A divided Iowa Supreme Court declined Friday to weigh in on an ongoing debate over education standards, saying such matters are better left to other parts of state government. Sat, 21 Apr 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2012/04/19/20120419arizona-supreme-court-unanimous-redistricting-reinstatement.html The Arizona Supreme Court was unanimous in its decision last fall to reinstate the chairwoman of the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission, the court's opinion shows. Sat, 21 Apr 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2012/apr/19/letters-supreme-court-higher-ed-funding-public-sec/ The Supreme Court ruled that the Palestinian Authority and the PLO could not be sued because they are not people. Yet in their Citizens United decision, the Supreme Court ruled that corporations are people. So, which is it? Fri, 20 Apr 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.theglobeandmail.com/community/digital-lab/the-supreme-court-was-very-wrong-to-ban-assisted-suicide-globe-readers/article2408149/?utm_medium=Feeds%3A%20RSS%2FAtom&utm_source=National&utm_content=2408149 For the 30th anniversary of the Charter, we asked you about the cases that reached the Supreme Court Fri, 20 Apr 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://finance.yahoo.com/news/supreme-court-partially-allows-iron-093032511.html MUMBAI (Reuters) - The Supreme Court has allowed mining to restart in iron ore mines of more than 50 hectares in Karnataka after their environmental plans are approved, potentially bringing 4.5 million ... Fri, 20 Apr 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2012/04/dea-use-of-gps-tracker/ A federal judge in Iowa is considering sanctioning an agent with the Drug Enforcement Administration for concealing information that he had used warrantless GPS vehicle tracking to tail the alleged kingpin of a local drug ring. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.canada.com/news/Supreme+Court+Conrad+Black+case+others+civil+suits/6478456/story.html A group of precedent-setting Supreme Court of Canada decisions, including a defamation suit from former media mogul Conrad Black, has set national guidelines for the reach of Canadian courts when it comes to civil lawsuits. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.canada.com/news/Venezuelan+Supreme+Court+justice+attacks+judicial+manipulation/6482816/story.html A Venezuelan Supreme Court judge who was removed from his post last month for assisting a drug trafficker has accused his former government bosses of systematic manipulation of the courts, including meddling in drug cases. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 22:24:24 PST webmaster@lawyercentral.com (LawyerCentral.com) Supreme Court http://www.fox16.com/news/state/story/AR-Supreme-Court-to-hear-public-record-case/fAYGWPhQtEyrV7GVOzxZuA.cspx?rss=316 Lawyers who tried to obtain documents under Arkansas' public records law say a lower court erred when it said the documents were exempt from the Freedom of Information Act. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 22:24:24 PST