Mutual Pharmaceutical Co. v. Bartlett
Mar 19, 2013
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A case in which the Court found that federal law preempts state law design-defect claims.
Arizona v. Inter Tribal Council of Arizona
Mar 18, 2013
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A case in which the Court found the National Voter Registration Act preempted other voter registration requirements.
Bullock v. BankChampaign
Mar 18, 2013
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A case in which the Court held that debts arising out of fraud or defalcation in a fiduciary capacity are not dischargeable in bankruptcy proceedings.
Shelby County v. Holder
Feb 27, 2013
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A case in which the Court found that Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act was unconstitutional.
American Express Co., et al. v. Italian Colors Restaurant
Feb 27, 2013
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A case in which the Court held that a clause prohibiting class action suits was enforceable even though it would cause costly arbitration.
Peugh v. United States
Feb 26, 2013
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A case in which the Court found that using the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines at the time of the sentencing for a crime rather than at the time of the offense is a violation of the ex post facto clause.
Maryland v. King
Feb 26, 2013
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A case in which the Court found that taking a DNA sample from people who are arrested, but not yet convicted, of a serious crime is not a violation of the Fourth Amendment.
McQuiggin v. Perkins
Feb 25, 2013
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A case in which the Court held that proving actual innocence allows a petitioner to pursue habeas corpus relief regardless of a statute of limitations.
Trevino v. Thaler
Feb 25, 2013
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A case in which the Court found that procedural default will not bar a federal court from hearing a claim of ineffective assistance of trial counsel.
PPL Corporation v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Feb 20, 2013
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A case in which the Court held that courts should use a common-sense, substance-based approach instead of a formalistic approach when considering the effect of a foreign tax.
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