Consumer Chief of the Month: Ethan Shaner, Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office
I first joined the state Attorney General consumer protection world in 2010. I lived in Delaware and, after six years in private practice focused on litigation involving corporate governance disputes, I joined the Fraud & Consumer Protection Division of the Delaware Department of Justice. After a little more than a year on the job, however,…
Supreme Court Report: Jones v. Hendrix, 21-857
Volume 29, Issue 14 This Report summarizes opinions issued on May 16 and 23, 2022 (Part I); and cases granted review on May 16, 2022 (Part II). Case Granted Review: Jones v. Hendrix, 21-857 Jones v. Hendrix, 21-857. At issue is whether a federal inmate who―because circuit precedent resolved the matter against him―did not timely…
Supreme Court Report: Securities and Exchange Commission v. Cochran, 21-1239
Volume 29, Issue 14 This Report summarizes opinions issued on May 16 and 23, 2022 (Part I); and cases granted review on May 16, 2022 (Part II). Case Granted Review: Securities and Exchange Commission v. Cochran, 21-1239 Securities and Exchange Commission v. Cochran, 21-1239. The Court will resolve “[w]hether a federal district court has jurisdiction…
Supreme Court Report: Morgan v. Sundance, Inc., 21-328
Volume 29, Issue 14 This Report summarizes opinions issued on May 16 and 23, 2022 (Part I); and cases granted review on May 16, 2022 (Part II). Opinion: Morgan v. Sundance, Inc., 21-328 Morgan v. Sundance, Inc., 21-328. The Court unanimously ruled that the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA)’s “policy favoring arbitration” does not permit courts…
Supreme Court Report: Patel v. Garland, 20-979
Volume 29, Issue 14 This Report summarizes opinions issued on May 16 and 23, 2022 (Part I); and cases granted review on May 16, 2022 (Part II). Opinion: Patel v. Garland, 20-979 Patel v. Garland, 20-979. In a 5-4 decision, the Court held that federal courts lack jurisdiction to review factual determinations made during discretionary-relief…
Supreme Court Report: Federal Election Commission v. Ted Cruz for Senate, 21-12
Volume 29, Issue 14 This Report summarizes opinions issued on May 16 and 23, 2022 (Part I); and cases granted review on May 16, 2022 (Part II). Opinion: Federal Election Commission v. Ted Cruz for Senate, 21-12 Federal Election Commission v. Ted Cruz for Senate, 21-12. In a 6-3 opinion, the Court held that Section…
Supreme Court Report: Shinn v. Ramirez, 20-1009
Volume 29, Issue 14 This Report summarizes opinions issued on May 16 and 23, 2022 (Part I); and cases granted review on May 16, 2022 (Part II). Opinion: Shinn v. Ramirez, 20-1009 Shinn v. Ramirez, 20-1009. In a 6-3 opinion, the Court held that “under [28 U.S.C.] §2254(e)(2), a federal habeas court may not conduct…
2022 Robocall Summit
July 12-13, 2022 Detroit, MI This conference is hosted by the NAAG and the Michigan and Ohio Attorneys General. Learn all about the battle against robocalls! Hosted by NAAG and the attorneys general of Michigan and Ohio, the 2022 Robocall Summit will be held July 12-13. July 12 is open to law enforcement/government only and…
Supreme Court Report: Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. v. Hewitt, 21-984
Volume 29, Issue 13 This Report summarizes opinions issued on April 28 and May 2, 2022 (Part I); and cases granted review on April 25 and May 2, 2022 (Part II). Case Granted Review: Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. v. Hewitt, 21-984 Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. v. Hewitt, 21-984. This case considers whether a…
Supreme Court Report: Bartenwerfer v. Buckley, 21-908
Volume 29, Issue 13 This Report summarizes opinions issued on April 28 and May 2, 2022 (Part I); and cases granted review on April 25 and May 2, 2022 (Part II). Case Granted Review: Bartenwerfer v. Buckley, 21-908 Bartenwerfer v. Buckley, 21-908. The Court will consider whether a debtor may discharge in bankruptcy a debt…
