What is the reason that the supreme court ruled in favor of gay marriage to begin with? please provide factual sources.
The majority opinion, by Chief Justice Ronald M. George, declared that any law that discriminates on the basis of sexual orientation will be constitutionally suspect in California in the same ... Read More
Why did the supreme court rule in favor of gay marriage to begin with?
Posted On June 20th 2017 By mark. Under Supreme Court .
What is the reason that the supreme court ruled in favor of gay marriage to begin with? please provide factual sources.
The majority opinion, by Chief Justice Ronald M. George, declared that any law that discriminates on the basis of sexual orientation will be constitutionally suspect in California in the same ... Read More
Did the supreme court have a complete deicision on the United States v Miller case?
Posted On June 13th 2017 By mark. Under Supreme Court .
I need to know if the supreme court had a complete decision on the United States v Miller case. If so , why did they decide as they did?
It is a controversial decision because both sides of the gun control issue say it supports their cause.Gun control advocates point to ... Read More
On July 13, 2007, former United States Solicitor General Theodore B. Olson delivered the Annual Supreme Court Round Up at the National Press Club in Washington, DC.Duration : 1 hr 5 min 5 sec
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why is the supreme court called the high court?
Posted On May 24th 2017 By mark. Under Supreme Court .
why is the supreme court called the high court?
a. best court in the country
b. only court established by the constitution
c. first court in which most of the important federal cases are heard.
d. last court in which federal questions can be decided.
Your answer choice would be "D"! ... Read More
California Supreme Court Makes Confidentiality of Mediation Proceedings Iron Clad
Posted On May 16th 2017 By mark. Under Supreme Court .
The California Supreme Court, in Simmons v. Ghaderi (July 21, 2008), has hammered in the last nail and has made confidentiality of mediation proceedings iron clad. The court held that there can be NO implied waiver of mediation confidentiality. An oral settlement agreement that is not in ... Read More
How many supreme court justices might have to be replaced in between now and 2016?
Posted On May 15th 2017 By mark. Under Supreme Court .
and one other question is .....what role does the supreme court's chief justice play in swaying ideological tilt of the court?.....is he just one vote? or does he control more than that?
this is a difficult question to answer. they are nominated for life so unless they die or retire it's ... Read More
What is the most underrepresented minority on the Supreme Court?
Posted On May 7th 2017 By mark. Under Supreme Court .
Women? 51.1% of US population, 11% of Supreme Court
African Americans? 12.3% of US population, 11% of Supreme Court
Hispanics? 12.5% of US population, 0% of Supreme Court
Protestants? 53% of US population, 11% of Supreme Court
Others?
Last I read, the Supreme Court didn't represent anyone or any group. ... Read More
"The key lesson of Marbury vs. Madison is: Don't give important documents to your brother." --Ernest A. Young, University of Texas at Austin Check out this preview of The Supreme Court airing on PBS January 31, 2007 (check local listings). Episode 1: One Nation Under Law examines the creation of ... Read More
Clarity to the Point of Transparency – How “Confidential” Will Your Next Settlement Be?
Posted On April 7th 2017 By mark. Under Supreme Court .
The Supreme Court of Virginia, in recently deciding the case of Perreault v. The Free Lance Star, 276 Va. 375, 666 S.E.2d 352 (2008), has significantly affected the application of confidential settlement terms in wrongful death claims that will culminate in the filing of a written petition stating the relevant ... Read More
Excerpts from C-SPAN interviews of Supreme Court Justices -- to be shown in their entirety during C-SPAN's "Supreme Court Week" beginning Oct. 4, 2009. Tied to Sonia Sotomayor's first appearance on the Bench, the quotes reflect Justice's thoughts on how new Justices affect the Court, first days on the ... Read More