Legal News
As a part of its editorial mission, Attorney at Law Magazine highlights articles and columns written by various legal professionals. In the Legal News section, Attorney at Law Magazine features articles submitted by private practice lawyers and professionals covering latest news in the industry. These articles range from latest court decisions, pending legislation, court appointments, and more.
The Justices Varied Outlooks on the Federal Death Penalty
On July 14, 2020, the Supreme Court vacated a district court’s preliminary injunction on four executions. The district court enjoined...
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Supreme Court Determines New Jurisdiction in McGirt v. Oklahoma
The Major Crimes Act (MCA) stipulates that on Native American land, any Native American who commits any major crimes “shall...
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High Court Rules TCPA Government-Debt Exception a Violation of First Amendment
In 1991, Congress passed the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), which restricts “any call (other than a call made for...
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SCOTUS Order on Keystone XL Pipeline Project
The Keystone XL Pipeline project was commissioned in 2010 and is now solely owned by TC Energy. Designed to carry...
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SCOTUS Opens the Door for ‘.com’ Trademark Protection in USPTO v. Booking.com
In a thoughtful decision recognizing the impacts of the online economy, the Supreme Court of the United States rejected a...
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Justices Split on Interpretation of Application of IIRIRA
Under the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (IIRIRA), certain “applicants” seeking admission to the United States can be...
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Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana Anti-Abortion Act
On Monday, the Supreme Court struck down a 2014 Louisiana anti-abortion law that would effectively leave one abortion clinic open...
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Supreme Court Declines to Hear Texas Mail-In Ballot Case
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, some groups are calling for an expansion of mail-in voting ahead of November’s election....
Read moreSupreme Court Rules Against DHS in DACA Case
DACA recipients earned a minor victory last week in their fight to maintain the program. On June 18, 2020, the...
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Section 26.1 Deemed Inapplicable in the Case of State of New Jersey v. J.V.
In 2013, J.V., a 17-year-old boy, planned to acquire money and/or a cell phone through robbery outside of a train...
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