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…
Supreme Court Report: Mallory v. Norfolk Southern Railway Co., 21-1168
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: Mallory v. Norfolk Southern Railway Co., 21-1168 Mallory v. Norfolk Southern Railway Co., 21-1168. The Court will consider “[w]hether the Due…
Supreme Court Report: Health and Hospital Corp. of Marion County v. Talevski, 21-806
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: Health and Hospital Corp. of Marion County v. Talevski, 21-806 Health and Hospital Corp. of Marion County v. Talevski, 21-806. The…
Supreme Court Report: Reed v. Goertz, 21-442
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: Reed v. Goertz, 21-442 Reed v. Goertz, 21-442. In Skinner v. Switzer, 562 U.S. 521 (2011), the Court held that a…
