SUPREME COURT HOSTILE TO VIDEO GAME LAWSUIT

Articles reporting on the oral argument in Schwarzenegger v. Entertainment Merchants Assn did not go well for the State of California.  The case, in which California is seeking greater power to regulate violent video games, appeared to show that only Justice Roberts appeared supportive of the law

U.S. SUPREME COURT REFUSES TO LIFT STAY OF MISSOURI DEATH ROW INMATE

The Untied States Supreme Court has refused to lift the stay in place regarding the execution of Roderick Nunley.  Nunley, who was sentenced to death for the kidnapping, rape, and murder of a 15 year old girl in 1989.  This case, which is now 21 years old, deals with the fact that the Defendant was sentenced to death by the Judge and not the Jury.

Given the body of case law regarding a Judge entering a death sentence, we expect the death sentence to be overturned.

SUPREME COURT TO DECIDE CASE AGAINST JOHN ASHCROFT

The United States Supreme Court will decide whether a Muslim detainee may bring suit against former Attorney General Ashcroft for violations of civil rights. The suit alleges that the former Attorney General authorized a two week detention that was conducted without a warrant or without review by a Judge.

The case will be heard in the Summer of 2011.

WEEKEND OPEN THREAD

With little news from the U.S. Supreme Court, we are posting an open thread so our readers may discuss what they see as today's important legal issues.

WEEKEND OPEN THREAD

With little news from the U.S. Supreme Court, we are posting an open thread so our readers may discuss the legal issues of today.

WEEKEND OPEN THREAD

With little news to report from the United States Supreme Court, we are posting an open thread so our readers may discuss today's legal issues.

PROPOSITION 8 UNLIKELY TO REACH SUPREME COURT

The Federal District Judge that struck down California's proposition 8, which banned gay marriage, has refused to place a permanent stay on the decision pending appeal. California's state officials are supportive of the Judge's ruling and, as a result, apparently will not be pursuing the appeal. Given that the State of California is the only party with standing to bring the appeal, it is unlikely this matter would ever be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court.