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Month: January 2019

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The Fair Housing Act (Passed April 11, 1968)

The Fair Housing Act protects people within certain groups from discrimination in the housing market.

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Helsinn Healthcare v. Teva USA (Decision January 22, 2019)

The Supreme Court reinforced the longstanding rule that even a non-public sale may invalidate a patent.

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New Prime v. Oliveira (Decision January 15, 2018)

Courts, not arbitrators, interpret the FAA, and the FAA’s arbitration exception applies to Oliveira’s contract.

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Case Explainer

Henry Schein, Inc. v. Archer and White Sales, Inc.

The arbitration court must decide whether the contract mandates arbitration.

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The Death Penalty in the United States

Laws Relating to the Death Penalty Constitution • Congress • Executive • Federal Courts • State Governments Introduction Most of the discussion we hear about …

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Transgender Rights

United States History and Laws Relating to Transgender Rights Constitution • Congress • Executive • Federal Courts • State Governments Introduction While the American Constitution …

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Sanctuary Cities

What are sanctuary cities? Sanctuary cities are local governments that refuse to help the federal government enforce immigration policy. The tug-of-war The federal government and …

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Government Surveillance and Privacy Concerns

Laws Relating to Government Electronic Surveillance Constitution • Congress • Executive • Federal Courts • State Governments Introduction The Fourth Amendment protects us against unreasonable …

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The U.S. Budgeting Process (and Five Common Misconceptions About It)

Infographic – The U.S. Budgeting Process (and Five Common Misconceptions About It)

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Case Explainer

Weyerhaeuser Company v. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

The Supreme Court sends the environmental case back to the lower courts to review the agency’s “Critical Habitat” designation.

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