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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 -
Sands Anderson PC

When Punishment Outpaces Justice: Proportionality and Punitive Damages

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How much is “too much” when it comes to punishment? From Virginia courts to the U.S. Supreme Court, judges have wrestled with punitive damages and the fine line between deterrence and excess. This article walks through...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Pulp Fiction: The “Food Court” Squeezes Statutory Damages Request by Class of Defrauded “Joint Juice” Health Supplement Buyers

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Joint Juice, according to its labelling and advertising, promoted “healthy and happy,” if not pain free, joints. A jury apparently thought it was closer to snake oil, finding the product’s marketing false, misleading, and...more

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Talc Lawsuit Update June 2021: Supreme Court Declines to Hear Appeal in $2 Billion Jury Award Against J&J

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With $2 billion on the line, the highest court in the nation has refused to hear an appeal that aimed to undo a jury award given to cancer patients and their families....more

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