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SCOTUS Rules Emotional Distress Damages Unavailable in Rehabilitation Act or the Affordable Care Act Actions
In Cummings v. Premier Rehab Keller, P.L.L.C., 596 U.S. __ (2022), the U.S. Supreme Court held that emotional distress damages are not recoverable in a private action to enforce the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or the Affordable Care Act. Facts o...
The 4-4 Supreme Court Punts in Zubik v Burwell
The 4-4 Supreme Court Punts in Zubik v Burwell The U.S. Supreme Court declined to address the merits of Zubik v. Burwell, at least for this term. Instead, the Court’s per curium opinion on the Affordable Care Act’s contraception mandate directs ...
Zubik v. Burwell: Contraceptive Mandate Take 2
The U.S. Supreme Court recently granted certiorari in Zubik v. Burwell, in which the justices will again consider the lawfulness of the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) contraceptive mandate. The issue before the Court in Zubik v. Burwell thi...
Burwell v. Hobby Lobby: Divided Court Strikes Down ACA’s Contraception Mandate
On the last day of the session, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its much-anticipated decision in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby. By a vote of 5-4, the justices ruled that the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) so-called “contraception mandate” violates Religiou...
How Will Court Precedent Impact the Latest ACA Lawsuit?
The second half of the U.S. Supreme Court’s October 2013 Term contains several blockbuster cases, with the latest challenge to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) among the most anticipated. Oral arguments in Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby begin March 25. Th...
Once More Into the Breach: U.S. Supreme Court to Consider New ACA Challenge
The country’s highest Court will again consider the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The two cases before the Supreme Court challenge the requirement that employers provide employee health insurance that covers contraceptives and...
What’s on Deck: Health Care Challenges Likely Headed Back to Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court is almost certain to take up the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) again this term. The only question is which case the Court will decide to hear. There are more than 60 lawsuits challenging the law’s so-call...
What Do Citizens United and the Affordable Care Act Have in Common? Supreme Court Likely to Consider Next Term
The Affordable Care Act is likely headed back to the U.S. Supreme Court next term, which starts in October. While the latest round of challenges involve the law’s contraception mandate, the Court’s decision may be influenced by Citizen’s United...
Supreme Court Justice Refuses to Block Contraceptive Mandate
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor was already back to work on the day after Christmas. In fact, she made headlines when she denied an emergency request to block the Affordable Care Act’s “contraceptive mandate,” which will require qualifyin...
The Supreme Court’s Top Cases of 2012
From the Affordable Care Act to immigration, the U.S. Supreme Court tackled a number of high-profile issues in 2012. This post offers a look back at some of the most important cases of the past year and how they may change the legal landscape for man...
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Supreme Court Holds Candidate Can Challenge Election Law Governing Vote Counting
by DONALD SCARINCI on March 6, 2026
In Bost v. Illinois State Board of Elections, 607 U.S. ___ (2026), the U.S. Supreme Court held that...
Supreme Court Hold Ex Post Facto Clause Applies to Criminal Restitution Statute
by DONALD SCARINCI on
In Ellingburg v. United States, 607 U.S. ____ (2026), the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously heldthat t...
SCOTUS Reaffirms Fourth Amendment Standard for Police Responding to Household Emergencies
by DONALD SCARINCI on February 19, 2026
In Case v. Montana, 607 U.S. ____ (2026), the U.S. Supreme Court confirmed thatthe Fourth Amendment...
