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Selected Opinion Summaries Published by Justia, Week Ending July 5, 2024

During the week ending July 5,, 2024 we have received listings of 33 Government and Administrative Law Summaries,  26 Constitutional Law summaries, 62 Criminal Law Summaries,  3 Medical Malpractice Summaries,  1 intellectual property summary,   2 Internet Law Summaries  and  3 U.S Supreme Court Summaries . We plan is to continue…

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The 2023-24 Supreme Court That Was-And Wasn’t – A Perspective

During the last few days we have been almost totally immersed in matters related to our Supreme Court–both listening and writing. Witnessing all of the anxiety and concern about the need for a Court capable of both  lending stability and being a centerpiece in preserving our representative democracy, we began…

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Trump v. United States: Donald Trump is Entitled to Some Immunity from Prosecution

Trump v. United States: No.23-939. Argued April 25, 2024-Decided July 1,  2024. The Supreme Court ruled on Monday that former President Donald J. Trump is entitled to substantial immunity from prosecution, delivering a major statement on the scope of presidential power. The vote was 6 to 3, dividing along partisan lines.…

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Selected Opinion Summaries Published by Justia, Week Ending June 29, 2024

During the week ending June 29, 2024 we have received listings of 37 Government and Administrative Law Summaries,  28 Constitutional Law summaries, 55 Criminal Law Summaries,  1 Medical Malpractice Summary,  5 intellectual property cases,   1 Copyright Summary, 2 U..S. Supreme court Summaries received on 6-27, 4 U.S Supreme Court Summaries…

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United States v. Rahimi Upholds a Law Unarming Violent Abusers

On June 21, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a significant ruling in United States v. Rahimi (22-915), affirming the constitutionality of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(8), which restricts firearm possession by individuals subject to domestic violence restraining orders. The decision came in an 8-1 vote, with Chief Justice Roberts writing…

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Selected Opinion Summaries Published by Justia, Week ending June 21, 2024

During the week ending June 21, 2024 we have received listings of 38 Government and Administrative Law Summaries,  19 Constitutional Law summaries, 51 Criminal Law Summaries,  3  Medical Malpractice Summaries,  4 intellectual property cases,   2 Internet law cases and 4 U..S. Supreme court Summaries. We plan is to continue posting…

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Selected Opinion Summaries Published by Justia, Week Ending June 15, 2024

During the week ending June 15, 2024 we have received listings of 33 Government and Administrative Law Summaries,  29 Constitutional Law summaries, 58 Criminal Law Summaries,  1 White Collar case summary.  6 intellectual property cases, 4 Copyright summaries 3 U..S. Supreme court Summaries received on 6/14 and 3 U.S. Supreme…

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Selected Opinion Summaries Published by Justia, Week Ending June 7, 2024

During the week ending June 7, 2024 we have received listings of 36 Government and Administrative Law Summaries,  35 Constitutional Law summaries, 69 Criminal Law Summaries,  2 White Collar case summaries.  1 Medical Malpractice Summary,  2 intellectual property cases, and 3 U..S. Supreme court Summaries. We plan is to continue…

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Jury Instructions and Charges in the New York Trial Courts: A Balancing Act

The recent high-profile trial of former president Donald Trump has reignited discussions on the role of jury instructions in shaping verdicts.  This post is based in part on the following query we asked Gemini following the triaI: I need a broad discussion of jury instructions and charges to the jury…

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Selected Opinion Summaries Published by Justia, Week Ending May 31, 2024

During the week ending May 31, 2024 we have received listings of 24 Government and Administrative Law Summaries,  15 Constitutional Law summaries, 53 Criminal Law Summaries,  1 White Collar case summary.  3 Medical Malpractice Summaries, and 3 U..S. Supreme court Summaries. We plan is to continue posting opinion summaries, under…

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