Episodes
A case in which the Court ruled that to recover restitution, either the government or the victim must establish a causal relationship between the defendant's conduct and the victim's harm or damages.
Published 01/22/14
A case in which the Court held that a firearm purchaser's intent to sell their gun to another buyer is necessary information for the seller's records.
Published 01/22/14
A case in which the Court ruled that the Fourth Amendment does not require an officer who received information regarding drunken or reckless driving to independently corroborate the behavior before stopping the vehicle.
Published 01/21/14
A case in which the Court held that the doctrine of laches could not be used to prevent a copyright suit that seeks relief for damages that occurred within the three-year window allowed by the Copyright Act.
Published 01/21/14
A case in which the Court held that the the First Amendment prohibits the collection of union dues from home health care providers who do not wish to join a union.
Published 01/21/14
A case in which the Court ruled that the Massachusetts legislature violated the freedom of speech protections of the First Amendment when it created a 35-foot buffer around the entrances, exits and driveways of abortion clinics where political activity was prohibited.
Published 01/15/14
A case in which the Court held that a Tennessee man's conviction of domestic violence under state law also prevented him from legally possessing firearms under federal law.
Published 01/15/14
A case in which the Court found that a bankruptcy judge may hear arguments and file a report with a district court for "non-core" bankruptcy issues.
Published 01/14/14
A case in which the Court held that the General Railroad Right-of-Way Act of 1875 guaranteed the federal government easements for federally-granted railroad land, but not an enduring property interest.
Published 01/14/14
A case in which the Court found that severance payments made to employees who were unwillingly laid off are taxable under the Federal Insurance Contributions Act.
Published 01/14/14
A case in which the Court further defined the limitations on the presidential powers granted by the Recess Appointments Clause.
Published 01/13/14
A case in which the Court found that a bankruptcy court may not enforce specific statutory exceptions.
Published 01/13/14
A case in which the Court held that a guilty plea negates a person's rights against self-incrimination in court.
Published 12/11/13
A case in which the Court held that the policy of equitable tolling does not apply to the statute of limitations outlined in the Hauge Convention's provision on international child abduction.
Published 12/11/13
A case in which the Court held that the EPA has an absolute mandate to require states to meet federal standards set forth in the Clean Air Act.
Published 12/10/13
A case in which the Court held that the Immigration and Nationality Act does not allow children who have submitted an application for a visa to keep their original application date if they "aged out" before it was processed.
Published 12/10/13
A case in which the Court ruled that the Aviation and Transportation Security Act protects transportation officials from false statements, as long as the statements are not materially false within the ATSA context.
Published 12/09/13
A case in which the Court held that a district court's decision on a case based on merit is a "final answer" in terms of an eventual appeal.
Published 12/09/13
A case in which the Court ruled that a federal statute can be enforced on a portion of military land that is subject to a public roadway easement.
Published 12/04/13
A case in which the Court held that the Lanham Act allowed any party to sue for injuries relating to false advertising, as long as the party bringing suit has an interest that falls in the zone of interest that is protected by law.
Published 12/03/13
A case in which the Court held that the Airline Deregulation Act preempts claims arising from a frequent flier complaint based on price, route, or air carrier service.
Published 12/03/13
A case in which the Court held that it is the duty of the arbitrating party in a contract lawsuit to interpret provisions outlined in the contract.
Published 12/02/13
A case in which the Court held that Indian tribes have sovereign immunity that can only be revoked by Congress, and that the immunity extends to their commercial activities, even if they are not on their protected land.
Published 12/02/13
A case in which the Court decided a warrantless search is lawful if one of two co-tenants consents to the search and the other tenant is not present.
Published 11/13/13
A case which the Court dismissed regarding the Labor Management Relations Act and a company's deals with union members.
Published 11/13/13