By Lee A. Spielmann | December 14, 2023
Supreme Court decisions of far-reaching consequences have often been accompanied by impassioned dissents. This article highlights some of the more notable ones.
By Jeffrey M. Winn | December 12, 2023
Prior to the United States' entrance into World War II, the U.S. Supreme Court -- mostly nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt, had issued several important decisions that enforced the civil rights of a variety of Americans against government discrimination. But after America became a combatant, the court would issue morally corrosive rulings that ultimately deprived 120,000 people of the equal protection of the laws.
By Avalon Zoppo | December 7, 2023
"To decide whether a state drug offense is a categorical match with the CSA, courts must embark on a needlessly convoluted journey," Judge Richard Sullivan of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit wrote.
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By Michael J. Hutter | December 6, 2023
The Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals through the years have debated the appropriate ambit of the 'Bruton' and 'Crawford' confrontation rules of exclusion. This ongoing debate has been dramatically evidenced by three recent decisions. As these decisions greatly impact the prosecution and defense of criminal defendants in the New York state courts, this column will address them.
By Christine Charnosky | December 4, 2023
After hearing of the death of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor on Friday, I reached out to the legal community for comment and quotes poured in honoring the former Supreme Court justice. I received so many responses that speak so well for themselves that I don't feel the need to comment further.
By Jimmy Hoover | December 4, 2023
High court members note opioid victims' broad support for the deal despite the federal government's objection.
By Jimmy Hoover | December 1, 2023
"She was just kind of a mother hen, in addition to the great role she played on the Supreme Court," Cornell Law School professor Stewart Schwab said.
By Marcia Coyle | December 1, 2023
Trailblazing jurist stepped down from the high court in 2006 after nearly 25 years on the bench.
By Jimmy Hoover | November 29, 2023
The issue before the justices concerns whether the Seventh Amendment right to a jury trial applies to agency courts when a civil fine is sought.
By Jimmy Hoover | November 20, 2023
Justice Department agrees with convict that a federal sentence-enhancement provision must be decided by a jury, not a judge.
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