Divided Supreme Court upholds local council meeting prayers
The Supreme Court has decided to uphold Christian prayers at the beginning of local council meetings.
Supreme Court refuses to hear free speech, gay wedding case
The high court declined to hear the case of a New Mexico photography company that refused to take commitment ceremony photos of a same-sex couple.
High court rules Allen Stanford victims can sue to recoup losses
The Supreme Court has determined that victims of convicted swindler Allen Stanford’s Ponzi scheme can sue attorneys and insurance brokers he worked with.
Supreme Court rules in favor of medical device maker in pacemaker case
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Medtronic Inc. in a dispute over pacemaker patents.
Supreme Court declines to hear appeal ruling on Arizona abortion law
The Supreme Court has declined to hear the ruling of an appeals court concerning a controversial Arizona abortion law.
U.S. makes request that top court not extend contraception exemption
The United States has requested that a contraception exemption from a part of Obama’s healthcare law not be extended for Roman Catholic-affiliated groups.
State Supreme Court hears arguments on Florida medical marijuana measure
The Florida Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday over a ballot measure related to the use of medical marijuana.
Supreme Court declines blocking of Texas abortion law
The U.S. Supreme Court decided in a split decision against blocking the controversial law.
Fair housing case dismissed by high court
The Supreme Court has formally dismissed a housing case that was settled prior to the court hearing oral arguments.
Supreme Court examines Michigan affirmative action ban
The Supreme Court is examining an amendment to the state’s constitution pertaining to an affirmative action ban.
MLB seeks dismissal of suit over move for Oakland A’s
Major League Baseball is seeking the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by San Jose alleging the organization illegally blocked the Oakland A’s move to the city.
New Jersey gay marriage legal battle looms in spite of court ruling
The state’s governor is expected to appeal the ruling of a judge who said same-sex marriage will be legal on October 21.