Two cases can be untied (“unconsolidated”) so that one can be appealed before the other is final.
How will Maryland Republicans fare with a First Amendment challenge to political gerrymandering?
Several detainees sued against a court practice of keeping defendants in shackles. Could the detainees’ lawsuit continue despite mootness?
Resh wanted to file the third class action against China Agritech. But the time period had expired. Can Resh take advantage of a tolling (time-pausing) rule?
Was the plea deal sentence “based on” the Sentencing Guidelines? If so, Hughes may qualify for a sentence reduction.
Defendants were given reduced sentences because they assisted prosecutors. Can they now take advantage of a different reduction rule?
General tax evasion does not make you liable for the felony obstruction charge. Marinello wins.
Ayestas will get another chance to argue he should get investigative services for his death penalty appeal.
The Supreme Court ruled the retirement fund’s class action can continue in state court, even though it’s based on federal law.
Sveen left his ex-wife designated as his life insurance beneficiary. Can a Minnesota law apply retroactively to revoke the ex-spouse designation?
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