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The United States Supreme Court is the highest court of the United States and is charged with interpreting federal law, including the United States Constitution. The Court's docket is largely discretionary... more +
The United States Supreme Court is the highest court of the United States and is charged with interpreting federal law, including the United States Constitution. The Court's docket is largely discretionary with only a limited number of cases granted review each term.  The Court is comprised of one chief justice and eight associate justices, who are nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate to hold lifetime positions. less -
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Supreme Court Clarifies Lower Standard Applies When Suing Schools Under Disability Laws

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As we previously reported in our Supreme Court preview alert, this term the Supreme Court heard a lawsuit regarding what standard of liability applies when a student with a disability sues a school under the Americans with...more

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Supreme Court Affirms FHA Disparate Impact Claims

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Late last month, the Supreme Court handed down a significant decision affecting rights and obligations under the Fair Housing Act. The Court’s 5-4 decision in Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs v. Inclusive...more

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