A case in which the Court held that the the First Amendment prohibits the collection of union dues from home health care providers who do not wish to join a union.
Petrella v. MGM, Inc.
Jan 21, 2014
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A case in which the Court held that the doctrine of laches could not be used to prevent a copyright suit that seeks relief for damages that occurred within the three-year window allowed by the Copyright Act.
McCullen v. Coakley
Jan 15, 2014
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A case in which the Court ruled that the Massachusetts legislature violated the freedom of speech protections of the First Amendment when it created a 35-foot buffer around the entrances, exits and driveways of abortion clinics where political activity was prohibited.
United States v. Castleman
Jan 15, 2014
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A case in which the Court held that a Tennessee man's conviction of domestic violence under state law also prevented him from legally possessing firearms under federal law.
Executive Benefits Insurance Agency v. Arkison
Jan 14, 2014
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A case in which the Court found that a bankruptcy judge may hear arguments and file a report with a district court for "non-core" bankruptcy issues.
Brandt Revocable Trust v. United States
Jan 14, 2014
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A case in which the Court held that the General Railroad Right-of-Way Act of 1875 guaranteed the federal government easements for federally-granted railroad land, but not an enduring property interest.
United States v. Quality Stores
Jan 14, 2014
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A case in which the Court found that severance payments made to employees who were unwillingly laid off are taxable under the Federal Insurance Contributions Act.
Law v. Siegel
Jan 13, 2014
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A case in which the Court found that a bankruptcy court may not enforce specific statutory exceptions.
National Labor Relations Board v. Noel Canning
Jan 13, 2014
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A case in which the Court further defined the limitations on the presidential powers granted by the Recess Appointments Clause.
Lozano v. Montoya Alvarez
Dec 11, 2013
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A case in which the Court held that the policy of equitable tolling does not apply to the statute of limitations outlined in the Hauge Convention's provision on international child abduction.
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