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Reschedule Watch: Birthright citizenship and torts to members of the armed forces

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United States , the 1950 Supreme Court case holding that the United States is not liable under the Federal Tort Claims Act for injuries sustained by members of the armed forces while on active duty and resulting from the negligence of others in the armed forces. United States. The case involves the so-called Feres doctrine, after Feres v.

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SCOTUS Kicks Off February Session With Four Cases

Constitutional Law Reporter

The specific issue is: “ Whether the National Labor Relations Act impliedly preempts a state tort claim against a union for intentionally destroying an employer’s property in the course of a labor dispute.” Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico v. Centro de Periodismo Investigativo, Inc.:

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Houston Man Arrested As Police Continue Search For Missing Tiger

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He is facing both criminal and potential tort liability for the tiger incident. The Lacey Act and other federal wildlife statutes could be charged for such conduct. On the tort side, Cuevas is liable for any injuries caused by a wild animal in his possession. Cuevas’ bond now is revoked.

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