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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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UPDATE: Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Stay Order Blocking NIH Grant Cancellations

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On July 24, 2025, the Trump Administration turned to the U.S. Supreme Court to block U.S. District Judge Young’s preliminary injunction prohibiting the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from cutting hundreds of grant...more

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US Supreme Court Upholds Wire Fraud Convictions, Says Economic Loss Not Required

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When an executive learns that she is being investigated for fraud, her first reaction often is: “But I didn’t intend for anyone to lose money!” This entirely understandable response may well be true (and lead the executive to...more

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Supreme Court Confirms That the Federal Claims Act Applies to the FCC's E-rate Program

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Last Friday, in Wisconsin Bell, Inc. v. United States ex rel. Heath, the Supreme Court unanimously held that requests for funding from the FCC’s E-rate program are “claims” for purposes of the False Claims Act (FCA), settling...more

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New Supreme Court FCA Decision Avoids Thorny Claim Questions, Reiterates Interest in Constitutional Challenge

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In its most recent False Claims Act decision, the US Supreme Court opted for a narrow “claim” definition analysis, limiting its impact to those involved in the E-Rate program, but signaled interest in addressing the...more

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U.S. Department of Education Releases Guidance on DEI Programs in Schools Receiving Federal Funds

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The legality of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (“DEI”) Programs has come under immense scrutiny beginning with the change in presidential administration. On January 21, 2025, President Trump issued executive order 14173...more

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Attorney General Orders Investigation of Federally Funded Private Sector Institutions for Potential Civil Rights Violations

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On February 5, 2025, the Office of the Attorney General issued a memorandum to all Department of Justice (DOJ) employees titled “Ending Illegal DEI and DEIA Discrimination and Preferences,” mandating investigation of...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update 2.7.25

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Newly-appointed U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi wrote in a memo this Wednesday that the Justice Department will reverse a Biden-era directive to prioritize enforcement of environmental laws in disadvantaged and low-income...more

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