Summary of actions by the Supreme Court on WednesdaySeptember 30th, 2009 Summary of actions by the Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court on Wednesday:
— Decided to hear arguments over whether strict local and state gun control laws violate the Second Amendment. A federal appeals court upheld a handgun ban in Chicago, but gun rights supporters appealed to the high court, noting its decision last year striking down a similar ban in the District of Columbia.
Lawsuit claims feds ignored health risks of planned snowmaking at Arizona ski resortSeptember 21st, 2009 Lawsuit aims to stop expansion of Ariz. ski resortFLAGSTAFF, Ariz.
Calif Supreme Court orders new look at model's lawsuit over Taster's Choice coffee labelAugust 17th, 2009 Court orders new look at Taster's Choice lawsuitSAN FRANCISCO — The California Supreme Court wants a trial court to come back to a long-running dispute over the use of a former model's image on Taster's Choice coffee labels. A Los Angeles County jury awarded Russell Christoff $15.6 million in 2005 after he discovered Nestle USA had been using his image without permission on its freeze-dried coffee.
Sotomayor sidesteps question on whether court overstepped authority in property rights caseJuly 14th, 2009 Sotomayor cautious on stating property rights viewWASHINGTON — Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor has sidestepped a question about whether the high court had overstepped its authority when it ruled in 2005 that governments may seize property for private development projects. Republican Sen.
Gay rights groups, ACLU support federal challenge to California's ban on gay marriageJune 26th, 2009 Gay groups back federal challenge to marriage banSAN FRANCISCO — Two gay rights group and the American Civil Liberties Union are backing a federal lawsuit seeking to restore gay marriage in California. In legal documents filed late Thursday, the National Center for Lesbian Rights, Lambda Legal and the ACLU signaled a significant break with past legal tactics that avoided taking the fight to federal court.
Supreme Court will not revive Valerie Plame's lawsuit over leaked identityJune 22nd, 2009 Court will not revive Plame's lawsuitWASHINGTON — The Supreme Court will not revive a lawsuit that former CIA operative Valerie Plame brought against former members of the Bush administration. The court on Monday refused to hear an appeal from Plame and her husband, former Ambassador Joseph Wilson.
Supreme Court issues rulings ThursdayJune 18th, 2009 Supreme Court issues rulings ThursdayWASHINGTON — The Supreme Court is meeting at Thursday to issue rulings in some of its 14 remaining cases. The justices are likely to finish their work for the summer by the end of the month.
Correction: Supreme Court-Tyco Convictions storyJune 9th, 2009 Correction: Supreme Court-Tyco Convictions storyWASHINGTON — In a June 8 story about the Supreme Court's rejection of appeals by former Tyco executives L. Dennis Kozlowski and former CFO Mark Swartz, The Associated Press reported erroneously that the court's action ends efforts to overturn their fraud and larceny convictions.
9/11 families angered by Justice Dept. brief supporting Saudi royal family in attack lawsuitMay 30th, 2009 9/11 families angered by US support for SaudisNEW YORK — Relatives of Sept. 11 victims say they're angry that the Justice Department is supporting the Saudi royal family's bid to be removed from a 9/11 lawsuit.
US court: Fla.'s lawsuit against ex-Countrywide CEO can proceed in state courtsApril 30th, 2009 Suit against ex-Countrywide CEO to be held in Fla.TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A federal court has ruled that Florida's lawsuit against the former chief executive of Countrywide Financial Corp.
Supreme Court refuses to let NJ officer sue after being wrongfully arrested in wife's deathApril 27th, 2009 Court refuses to let officer sue over his arrestWASHINGTON — The Supreme Court has refused to let an Atlantic City, N.J., police officer sue prosecutors and investigators for wrongfully arresting and charging him with the murder of his wife. The high court on Monday refused to hear James L.
For a second time, appeals court bars British Guantanamo prisoners from suing US officialsApril 24th, 2009 Appeals court tosses Gitmo suit _ againWASHINGTON — A federal appeals court on Friday for a second time rejected a lawsuit by Guantanamo Bay detainees who say they were tortured and denied religious rights. Four British men say they were beaten, shackled in painful stress positions and threatened by dogs during their time at the U.S.
Supreme Court weighs claims of reverse discrimination in firefighters' lawsuitApril 22nd, 2009 High court hears reverse discrimination argumentsWASHINGTON — The Supreme Court is weighing whether a Connecticut city's decision to scrap a promotion exam for firefighters because too few minorities passed violates the civil rights of top-scoring white applicants. The justices are hearing arguments Wednesday in a case from New Haven, Conn., that has the potential to change hiring practices nationwide.
Supreme Court appears divided on claims of reverse discrimination in firefighters' lawsuitApril 22nd, 2009 Court seems split on reverse discrimination claimsWASHINGTON — The Supreme Court appeared divided Wednesday over whether a Connecticut city's decision to scrap a promotion exam for firefighters because too few minorities passed violates the civil rights of top-scoring white applicants. As is often the case with closely fought social issues at the court, Justice Anthony Kennedy appeared to hold the key to the outcome.
Supreme Court appears divided on claims of reverse discrimination in firefighters' lawsuitApril 22nd, 2009 Court divided on reverse discrimination claimsWASHINGTON — The Supreme Court appeared divided Wednesday over whether a Connecticut city's decision to scrap a promotion exam for firefighters because too few minorities passed violates the civil rights of top-scoring white applicants. As is often the case with closely fought social issues at the court, Justice Anthony Kennedy appeared to hold the key to the outcome.
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