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Michigan High Court Set to Hear Case That Could Revive Decades-Old Abuse Claims
Michigan Supreme Court to hear arguments on retroactive application of law extending time period for civil sexual abuse cases The Case The Michigan Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments on a case that could potentially open the door for old abuse claims against Michigan’s seven dioceses and other institutions where sexual abuse is […] More
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Ohio Supreme Court Primary: Battle for Partisan Control Begins with Two Democrats
Ohio Supreme Court Primary: Democrats Start Campaign for Partisan Control Tuesday’s Democratic primary for one of three contested seats on the Ohio Supreme Court will kick off a high-stakes battle for partisan control of the court this fall. The court currently has a 4-3 Republican majority, which makes it imperative for Democrats to sweep all […] More
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OxyContin Maker Bankruptcy Deal Under Supreme Court Scrutiny: Billions at Stake
Supreme Court Hears Arguments Over Purdue Pharma Settlement and Legal Shield for Sackler Family The United States Supreme Court is currently hearing arguments regarding a nationwide settlement between OxyContin manufacturer Purdue Pharma and state and local governments, as well as victims of the opioid epidemic. Under the agreement, the Sackler family, who owns the company, […] More
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Sandra Day O’Connor first woman on US Supreme Court dies at 93 in Phoenix AZ Family
The Legacy of Sandra Day O’Connor, America’s First Female Supreme Court Justice Introduction Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to serve as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice, passed away on Friday, 25th October 2019, at the age of 93, due to complications related to advanced dementia, possibly Alzheimer’s, and a respiratory illness. O’Connor was a […] More
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Federal Court: Miranda Rights Don’t Apply to Civil Immigration Arrests
The Ninth Circuit Court Rules Miranda Rights Don’t Apply to Warrant-Backed Civil Immigration Arrests The Ninth Circuit Court has upheld an order to deport a Mexican citizen, Jose Maria Zuniga De La Cruz, who had argued he was coerced into admitting his illegal status under an administrative warrant. Miranda rights are the formal warning given […] More
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Supreme Court Rules Arizona GOP Leaders Must Testify About Voting Laws
The Supreme Court Rules that Arizona Legislative Leaders Must Submit to Depositions Over Voting Rights Lawsuits On Monday, the United States Supreme Court ruled that Warren Petersen, Arizona State Senate President, and Ben Toma, Speaker of the State House, must submit to depositions regarding two voting rights lawsuits. This ruling contradicts the lawmakers’ application for […] More