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Justia Writers’ Round Up – Supreme Court Opinions Issued May 28, 2013 Updated: by

Two opinions came down today from the United States Supreme Court. Read the summaries below and read the full text of the opinions at Justia’s U.S. Supreme Court Center. McQuiggin v. Perkins, United States Supreme Court (5/28/13) Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law Henderson was stabbed to death after leaving…

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Metrish v. Lancaster, United States Supreme Court (5/20/13) Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law In 1993, Lancaster, a former police officer with a long history of severe mental-health problems, killed his girlfriend. At his jury trial in Michigan state court, Lancaster asserted a defense of diminished capacity. Under then-prevailing Michigan…

You Reap What You Patent – Justia Weekly Writers’ Picks Updated: by

Bowman v. Monsanto, United States Supreme Court (5/13/13) Agriculture Law, Patents Monsanto invented and patented Roundup Ready soybean seeds, which contain a genetic alteration that allows them to survive exposure to the herbicide glyphosate. It sells the seeds subject to a licensing agreement that permits farmers to plant the purchased…

Four States and D.C. Take Action On Transgender Inclusive Health Insurance Updated: by

This year has seen some definitive advances in how certain states address the issue of insurance discrimination against transgender people. California, Colorado, Oregon, and Vermont, as well as the District of Columbia, have issued bulletins that clarify their state laws to prohibit discrimination against transgender people for health services deemed medically…

Justia Writers’ Round Up – Supreme Court Opinions Issued May 13, 2013 Updated: by

Sign Up to Receive FREE Supreme Court Summaries by Email Bowman v. Monsanto Co. Agriculture Law, Patents Monsanto invented and patented Roundup Ready soybean seeds, which contain a genetic alteration that allows them to survive exposure to the herbicide glyphosate. It sells the seeds subject to a licensing agreement that…

Solidarity Forever – Justia’s Weekly Writers’ Picks Updated: by

Bailey v. Callaghan, US 6th Cir. (5/9/13) Communications Law, Constitutional Law, Education Law, Labor & Employment Law Michigan’s 2012 Public Act 53 provides: “A public school employer’s use of public school resources to assist a labor organization in collecting dues or service fees from wages of public school employees is…

Ripple in Still Water – Justia Weekly Writers’ Picks Updated: by

United States v. Tebeau, US 8th Cir. (4/30/12) Criminal Law Defendant owned more than 300 acres of land where he has held weekend music festivals at which drug use was widespread. Defendant invited various bands to perform at the festivals and he also performed with his own Grateful Dead tribute…

Justia Weekly Writers’ Picks: One for the Road Updated: by

Abdouch v. Lopez, Nebraska Supreme Court (4/19/13) Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Injury Law Plaintiff was a resident of Nebraska. In 1963, Plaintiff received a copy of the book "Revolutionary Road," which was inscribed to her by the late author Richard Yates. Plaintiff's inscribed copy of the book was later stolen.…

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Missouri v McNeely, United States Supreme Court (4/17/13) Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law McNeely, stopped for speeding and crossing the centerline, declined to take a breath test to measure his blood alcohol concentration (BAC). He was arrested and taken to a hospital. The officer never attempted to secure a…