Morning Docket: 08.27.21
* SCOTUS decides it’s up to Congress, not the CDC, to put a moratorium on evictions. [SupremeCourt.gov] * Wearing a low cut mask? Ok? But a crop top?! [Washington Post] * Living in Oregon and get fired...
View ArticleBroken Tail Lights? You Should Get That Fixed, But Should You Get Pulled Over?
They'll likely still have probable cause but hey, it's a start. The post Broken Tail Lights? You Should Get That Fixed, But Should You Get Pulled Over? appeared first on Above the Law.
View ArticleMorning Docket: 03.07.22
* White House condemns Russia's legal campaign against fake news. [Reuters] * Nevertheless, they persisted: More Texans than expected were able to get healthcare access despite SB8's limitations. [NYT]...
View ArticleMorning Docket: 04.08.22
* Standing Evacuation: Republicans flee en masse as Judge Jackson is confirmed to the highest court in the land. [Mediaite] * Marjorie Taylor Greene, who advocated for the execution of Democrat...
View ArticleJudge Facing Child Porn Charges Placed On Unpaid Leave
He’s facing 10 counts. The post Judge Facing Child Porn Charges Placed On Unpaid Leave appeared first on Above the Law.
View ArticleMorning Docket: 05.17.22
* Gov. DeSantis doesn't want protestors being big meanies outside of people's homes. Remember: You only have the right to protest if it doesn't like...inconvenience anyone. [AP] * In Texas, the right...
View ArticleOregon Advocate Wants To Make Sure Kids On Bikes Aren’t The Next News Headline
The modifications would likely make popping wheelies a little more dangerous than what I remember from growing up. The post Oregon Advocate Wants To Make Sure Kids On Bikes Aren’t The Next News...
View ArticleState Chief Justice Fires Entire Public Defense Commission And Her...
This is like firing a meteorologist for forecasting more rain. The post State Chief Justice Fires Entire Public Defense Commission And Her Explanation… Isn’t Very Good appeared first on Above the Law.
View ArticleMorning Docket: 11.10.22
* You know you have to be doing something wrong as a state when a law school sues you. [NYU News] * Things appear to be looking up for the Indian Child Welfare Act. [West Hawaii Today] * Success...
View ArticleTrailing Justice To Oregon: NYU Takes A State To Court
Hey look, if you're gonna get accused of crimes you may or may have not committed, just be rich! /s The post Trailing Justice To Oregon: NYU Takes A State To Court appeared first on Above the Law.
View ArticleOregon’s Supreme Court Could Greenlight Hands-On Bar Exam Replacement
Way to go, Oregon! The post Oregon’s Supreme Court Could Greenlight Hands-On Bar Exam Replacement appeared first on Above the Law.
View ArticleSCOTUS To Hear Case On Constitutionality Of Functionally Banning Homeless...
In all fairness, only protecting the interests of land owners would be the textualist approach to the problem. The post SCOTUS To Hear Case On Constitutionality Of Functionally Banning Homeless People...
View ArticleStruggling With The Status Versus Conduct Distinction? So Are The Supreme...
If we had an actual war on poverty, the increase in shelter beds and conditions could make this case moot. The post Struggling With The Status Versus Conduct Distinction? So Are The Supreme Court...
View ArticleOregon’s Overworked Public Defense System Means Defendants Walk Free
That's a lot of people who need defending. The post Oregon’s Overworked Public Defense System Means Defendants Walk Free appeared first on Above the Law.
View ArticleLitigant Successfully Wins Right To Not Be Associated With True Statements...
Disagreeing with facts gives you a 1st Amendment claim! The post Litigant Successfully Wins Right To Not Be Associated With True Statements About Donald Trump appeared first on Above the Law.
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