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Supreme Court seems wary of limiting federal regulators' power in a data privacy case

Supreme Court seems wary of limiting federal regulators' power in a data privacy case

The Supreme Court seems wary of limiting the power of federal regulators in a case over multimillion-dollar penalties levied against telecommunications giants Verizon and AT&T

Supreme Court rules for Michigan in its fight to shut down an aging energy pipeline

Supreme Court rules for Michigan in its fight to shut down an aging energy pipeline

The Supreme Court has sided with Michigan in ruling that the state’s lawsuit seeking to shut down a section of an aging pipeline beneath a Great Lakes channel will stay in state court

Supreme Court Justices' Children's Books Spark Debate Over Publishing Fairness

Supreme Court Justices' Children's Books Spark Debate Over Publishing Fairness

The Supreme Court is experiencing increased public attention due to its justices' involvement in writing children's books. Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Ketanji Brown Jackson, and Neil Gorsuch have authored children's literature, earning significant financial returns. This trend has raised concerns within the publishing industry, as noted by Kathleen Schmidt, a publishing veteran. She argues that the involvement of public figures in children's literature makes it more challenging for non-celebrity authors to publish their works. The popularity of these books is attributed to the justices' high profiles, which publishers believe will ensure strong sales. This development comes amid a period where the Supreme Court is deeply divided on various issues, and social media has increased public familiarity with each justice.

Supreme Court Allows U.S. Troops to Sue Military Contractors for Injuries

Supreme Court Allows U.S. Troops to Sue Military Contractors for Injuries

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that military contractors can be sued by U.S. troops for injuries sustained in combat zones. This decision came in a 6-3 ruling favoring Winston Henceley, a soldier injured by a Taliban operative at Bagram Airfield. The court determined that neither federal law nor the Constitution protects military contractors from liability if their negligence results in injuries to soldiers. Justice Clarence Thomas wrote the majority opinion, joined by Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, Neil M. Gorsuch, Amy Coney Barrett, and Ketanji Brown Jackson. The ruling overturns a previous decision by the 4th Circuit Court, which had dismissed Henceley's lawsuit against Fluor Corporation, the contractor responsible for operations at the base.

Supreme Court Justice Alito Dissents in Taliban Suicide Bomber Case

Supreme Court Justice Alito Dissents in Taliban Suicide Bomber Case

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito dissented from a majority opinion in a case involving a lawsuit filed by former Army specialist Winston T. Hencely. Hencely, who was injured in a Taliban suicide bombing at a U.S. base in Afghanistan, sought damages under South Carolina law against military contractor Fluor Corporation. The Supreme Court, led by Justice Clarence Thomas, vacated the appeals court's judgment that state-law claims against military contractors are preempted by federal law during wartime. Alito, joined by Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Brett Kavanaugh, argued that state regulation of military base security in active warzones should be preempted by the federal government's exclusive war powers.

Sullivan Cromwell Litigators Transition to Gibson Dunn, Led by Jeff Wall

Sullivan Cromwell Litigators Transition to Gibson Dunn, Led by Jeff Wall

Sullivan Cromwell Litigators Transition to Gibson Dunn, Led by Jeff Wall

Supreme Court Reverses Lower Court Ruling on Police Stop, Sparking Dissent from Justices

Supreme Court Reverses Lower Court Ruling on Police Stop, Sparking Dissent from Justices

The Supreme Court has reversed a decision by the District of Columbia Court of Appeals regarding a police stop case, leading to dissent from Justices Ketanji Brown Jackson and Sonia Sotomayor. The case involved a Metropolitan Police officer who stopped a vehicle without reasonable suspicion, which the lower court deemed a violation of the Fourth Amendment. The Supreme Court's decision to hear and reverse the ruling has been criticized by Jackson, who argued that the lower court's reasoning did not warrant intervention. Sotomayor also expressed her disagreement with the decision to hear the case, indicating her disapproval of the Court's intervention.

Supreme Court Justices Venture into Children's Literature Amid Growing Political Celebrity

Supreme Court Justices Venture into Children's Literature Amid Growing Political Celebrity

Several Supreme Court justices, including Neil M. Gorsuch and Sonia Sotomayor, are engaging in writing children's books, capitalizing on their status as political celebrities. Justice Gorsuch is set to release his first children's book, 'Heroes of 1776: The Story of the Declaration of Independence,' aimed at educating children about America's Founding Fathers. Justice Sotomayor has already published multiple books for young audiences, with her works achieving significant commercial success. This trend reflects the justices' increasing public profiles and the publishing industry's interest in leveraging their name recognition. The justices' foray into children's literature is part of a broader pattern where public figures, including celebrities and politicians, are entering the children's book market.

Leaked Memos Reveal Supreme Court's Shadow Docket Practices, Sparking Controversy

Leaked Memos Reveal Supreme Court's Shadow Docket Practices, Sparking Controversy

Leaked internal memos from six Supreme Court justices have exposed the creation and operation of the 'shadow docket,' a process used for emergency decisions without full briefing or oral arguments. The memos, dating back to February 2016, show how Chief Justice John Roberts led efforts to block President Obama's Clean Power Plan using this expedited process. The documents reveal a lack of rigorous deliberation and reliance on informal sources, raising questions about the court's decision-making integrity. The leak has prompted debate over the court's transparency and the motivations behind the shadow docket's use.

Chief Justice Roberts' Role in Supreme Court's Shadow Docket Revealed Through Leaked Memos

Chief Justice Roberts' Role in Supreme Court's Shadow Docket Revealed Through Leaked Memos

Leaked memos from 2016 have revealed Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr.'s significant role in the Supreme Court's adoption of the 'shadow docket,' a process allowing for expedited decisions often without full briefing or oral arguments. The memos, obtained by The New York Times, show Roberts advocating for the use of this docket to block President Obama’s Clean Power Plan, citing unconventional sources like a BBC interview and an EPA blog post. This approach has been criticized for bypassing standard legal procedures and has been used to secure victories for President Trump on various issues. The memos highlight internal disagreements among justices, with Roberts dismissing proposed compromises from Justices Breyer and Kagan.

EU hosts Palestinian peace conference as it seeks greater sway in the Middle East

EU hosts Palestinian peace conference as it seeks greater sway in the Middle East

Europe is focusing on the Palestinians after Hungary's election defeat of Israel ally Viktor Orbán

EU Hosts Palestinian Peace Conference Amid Changing Political Dynamics in Hungary

EU Hosts Palestinian Peace Conference Amid Changing Political Dynamics in Hungary

The European Union hosted a significant conference in Brussels focused on security and peace in Gaza and the West Bank, attended by representatives from over 60 nations. This meeting comes in the wake of Hungary's election results, which saw the defeat of Israel ally Viktor Orbán. The EU, a major aid provider to the Palestinians and supporter of a two-state solution, has often been sidelined in Middle Eastern diplomacy. However, with Hungary's new leadership under Péter Magyar, there is potential for a shift in EU policy towards Israel. Magyar has indicated a willingness to rejoin the International Criminal Court and reconsider Hungary's previous vetoes on EU actions against Israel. The conference also saw Palestinian Prime Minister Mohamed Mustafa calling for unity and the disarmament of armed groups in Gaza.