In the U.S. Federal Court System, what types of cases can be heard by the District Courts, Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court? What are the grounds for judicial review? What kind of cases are heard in U.S. district court?
Civil action in federal court: In a civil action, the SEC files a complaint in a U.S. District Court seeking remedies such as injunctions (a legal act to stop someone from doing something), civil fines, and disgorgement (repayment of ill-gotten profits). These cases are heard by federal...
How has the Supreme Court applied the Establishment Clause? What was the Mcculloch v. Maryland case about? What is the significance of the Interstate Commerce Clause? Cases dealing with international law are heard in which court? What power does original jurisdiction give the courts?
Lisa Blatt, a lawyer who has argued 50 cases before the Supreme Court, said during a Federalist Society event that "something does feel broken," and observed that some of the justices "feel visibly frustrated" during oral arguments. Here are four cases to watch in the Supreme Court's new ...
undefinedA devout Catholic, Justice Antonin Scalia once wrote that "forthe believing Christian,...Gustafson, Adam
In the U.S., an appeal of a lower court ruling can ultimately lead to a case being heard by the U.S. Supreme Court. 7,000 to 8,000 The approximate number of petitions for appeal that the U.S. Supreme Court receives each year. About 80 cases receive a plenary review with oral ...
In some cases this is merely self-serving, with the new art using the old to justify itself. It seems to be saying, ‘look at how all of that points to this! Aren’t we clever to be the culmination of all that has gone before?’ But usually it is a matter of re-alerting the ...
I've never heard of a court official being addressed as a magistrate, it's always judge or your honor. It also goes to show that just because you are an appointed official does not mean that you are not being influenced by those of higher authority. ...
The Supreme Court on Thursdayset new limits on affirmative action programsin cases involving whether public and private colleges and universities can continue to use race as one factor among many in student admissions. The court held, in a 6-3 opinion for the conservative majori...
the state of North Carolina elects a clerk to hear certain cases in an effort to streamline the legal services that the courts provide. This can include, but is not limited to, cases involving probate, adoption and foreclosures. He or she is also mandated with the power to issue orders fo...