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MadisonvAlabama-scaled
Case Explainer

Madison v. Alabama (Decision February 27, 2019)

Is the death row inmate “insane” meaning he cannot be executed?

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TimbsvIndiana
Case Explainer

Timbs v. Indiana (Decision February 20, 2019)

The Eighth Amendment’s prohibition against “excessive fines” applies to state governments.

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DawsonvsSteagerDECISION
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Dawson v. Steager (Decision February 20, 2019)

Are retired Federal Marshalls entitled to the same tax benefits as West Virginia State Police Officers and Firefighters?

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BorderWall-DelegatingLegislativePowers
Case Explainer

Can Trump build the border wall without Congress’ approval?

Border Wall: Can the executive waive federal laws and spend federal money without Congress?

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Helsinn v Teva DRAFT[22600]
Case Explainer

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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NewPrimevOliveira-scaled
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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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ScheinvArcherandWhite
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Henry Schein, Inc. v. Archer and White Sales, Inc.

The arbitration court must decide whether the contract mandates arbitration.

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WeyerhaeuservUSFWS-Decision
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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USvStittandUSvSimsdecision
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United States v. Stitt and United States v. Sims

The defendants’ prior convictions count as burglary under the federal law.

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MtLemmonvGuidoDecision-scaled
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Mount Lemmon Fire District v. Guido

State and local employees – regardless of size – must comply with the federal age discrimination law.

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