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Can You Sue Without an Injury? SCOTUS Wrestles With Class Action Standards in Labcorp Case

Class Actions, Injury, and the Supreme Court: A Procedural Puzzle in Labcorp v. Davis— A Legal Breakdown for Practicing Attorneys and Law Students The U.S. Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments in Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings v. Davis, a case that began with a basic Americans with Disabilities Act claim but evolved into a…
Can Faith and Public Funds Coexist? The Supreme Court’s Charter School Dilemma That Could Redefine Education Law

The Fight for the First Religious Charter School: A Pivotal Constitutional Crossroads The U.S. Supreme Court recently heard arguments in a contentious case that could dramatically reshape the landscape of public education and religious freedom in America. At the heart of the dispute is St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School, a proposed religious charter…
SCOTUS Showdown: Disability Rights, Dual Standards & a Heated Exchange That Shook the Courtroom

Supreme Court Confronts Double Standards in Disability Discrimination for Students In a case that could redefine how schools handle disability discrimination, the U.S. Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments in A.J.T. v. Osseo Area Schools. While the legal question centers on whether students with disabilities face an unfairly higher bar when alleging discrimination, it was…
When the Feds Knock on the Wrong Door: Supreme Court Hears Case That Could Redefine Federal Law Enforcement Liability

Supreme Court Hears Emotional Case on SWAT Raid Gone Wrong — Will Victims Finally Get Their Day in Court? The Supreme Court this week expressed strong skepticism toward the federal government’s argument that FBI agents are immune from liability after a mistaken SWAT raid left a Georgia family traumatized. While the justices appeared sympathetic to…
Medicare Math and the Supreme Court: How a Technical Ruling Could Cost Hospitals Millions

When Technicalities Cut Deep: Supreme Court Backs HHS in Controversial Medicare Payment Formula Case In a decision with massive financial implications for hospitals serving low-income communities, the U.S. Supreme Court sided with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in a dispute over how Medicare payments are calculated for hospitals treating large numbers of…
Injury Not Required? The Supreme Court Wrestles With Class Actions and Standing in LabCorp v. Davis

Class Actions, Standing, and the Blind: What LabCorp v. Davis Means for the Future of Federal Litigation In Laboratory Corp. of America v. Davis, the U.S. Supreme Court finds itself entangled in yet another case that raises fundamental constitutional questions—while simultaneously showcasing the procedural misfires that have become oddly common this term. The central issue?…
Holy Funding or Constitutional Overstep? The Supreme Court Takes on the First-Ever Religious Charter School Battle

The United States Supreme Court is poised to tackle one of the most consequential education law cases in recent history—a challenge that sits at the complex intersection of religious liberty, public education, and constitutional interpretation. At the heart of the dispute is St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School, which, if allowed to operate under…
From Baby Food to Big Law: SCOTUS to Tackle Key Procedural Twist in Autism Lawsuit

When Jurisdiction Becomes the Battleground: Supreme Court Takes Up Baby Food Autism Case With Big Procedural Stakes The U.S. Supreme Court has added a compelling new case to its 2025-26 term docket—Hain Celestial Group v. Palmquist—a procedural dispute rooted in a deeply emotional lawsuit: whether heavy metals in organic baby food contributed to a child’s…
When Is Failing a Student a Civil Rights Violation? SCOTUS to Decide in Pivotal Special Education Case

Rewriting the Rules of Educational Equity: SCOTUS Reviews Standards for Disability Discrimination in Schools In a case that could reshape how schools are held accountable for educating students with disabilities, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments this week in A.J.T. v. Osseo Area Schools. The case sits at the crossroads of education law, disability…
Constitutional Checkup: Supreme Court Demands Fresh Briefs in HHS Task Force Case—Could This Reshape Administrative Power?

The Legal Pulse: SCOTUS Reignites Debate on the Appointments Clause in HHS Task Force Case The U.S. Supreme Court has turned up the heat on a pivotal constitutional question that could recalibrate the authority of federal agencies: Who exactly gets to appoint powerful decision-makers in administrative bodies like the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)?…