Legal Docket

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Mayhem at the Marathon Oct 12, 2022

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The Supreme Court considers questions of mitigating evidence and jury bias arising from the trial of one of the Boston Marathon bombers.

Bitter Pills Oct 04, 2022

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The federal government and two pain management physicians argue about the meaning of the text in the Controlled Substances Act.

Overruling Roe - Part II Sep 27, 2022

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Abortion proponents and pro-life advocates battle it out at the Supreme Court over Mississippi’s law that protects unborn life after 15 weeks’ gestation.

Overruling Roe - Part I Sep 20, 2022

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A new Mississippi law protects unborn life after 15 weeks’ gestation. The only abortion provider in the state sued, arguing the law is a direct affront to Supreme Court precedent.

Freedom Fighter Sep 13, 2022

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Virginia Prodan worked as a lawyer in communist Romania under dictator Nicolae Ceausescu. He sent a man to assassinate her. Instead, Prodan witnessed Christ to him.

Drawing the Line Sep 06, 2022

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A famous courtroom artist tells the little-known aspects of his craft, beyond the colorful sketches that you can see.

Level Praying Field Aug 30, 2022

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A football coach sued his school district when the school prohibited him from offering a prayer on the field after games.

Jumping the Gun Aug 23, 2022

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A man concerned for his own safety sought a license to carry a gun outside his home. But a New York judge said no to him while other judges said yes to others arguably less qualified.

Taco ‘Bout Contracts Aug 16, 2022

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A former Taco Bell employee sued her employer for unpaid wages. She wants to keep her battle in court, but the employer wants to force arbitration.

Death Row Prayer Aug 09, 2022

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A man on death row wants his pastor with him in the execution chamber, but he had to sue the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to get it.