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US appeals court partially revives lawsuit claiming viewpoint discrimination against anti-abortion protesters

JURIST

To successfully plead this cause of action, a plaintiff must demonstrate that (1) they were similarly situated in material respects to other individuals against whom the law was not enforced and (2) the selective enforcement infringed on a constitutional right.

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South Carolina judge temporarily blocks new six-week abortion ban

JURIST

McMaster responded to the judge’s ruling, writing, “We will continue fighting to protect the lives of the unborn in South Carolina and the constitutional law that protects them. The lawsuit lists 17 causes of action in favor of enjoining the ban.

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Supreme Court Upholds Corporate Personal Jurisdiction Laws

Constitutional Law Reporter

Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of state laws requiring corporations operating within their borders to consent to personal jurisdiction when they register to do business in those states. According to the Court, such laws do not offend the Constitution’s Due Process Clause. Norfolk Southern Railway Co. ,

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Supreme Court Rules Federal Agencies Can Be Sued Under Fair Credit Reporting Act

Constitutional Law Reporter

The second is when a statute creates a cause of action and explicitly authorizes suit against a government on that claim. The post Supreme Court Rules Federal Agencies Can Be Sued Under Fair Credit Reporting Act appeared first on Constitutional Law Reporter. government.

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SCOTUS Poised to Decide Fate of Chevron Doctrine

Constitutional Law Reporter

The Court’s Chevron decision established a bedrock principle of administrative law. The case is poised to clarify whether a failure to disclose under Item 303 of Regulation S-K constitutes securities fraud. The post SCOTUS Poised to Decide Fate of Chevron Doctrine appeared first on Constitutional Law Reporter.

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Territorial Jurisdiction for Breach of Contract in Nigeria or whatever

Conflict of Laws

Jurisdiction is a fundamental aspect of Nigerian procedural law. 1] The concept of jurisdiction in Nigerian conflict of laws (often called “territorial jurisdiction” by many Nigerian judges) is the most confusing aspect of Nigerian conflict of laws.

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Supreme Court Allows Controversial Texas Abortion Law to Take Effect

Constitutional Law Reporter

Supreme Court recently declined to block enforcement of a Texas law that prohibits abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. The Texas law at issue, S.B. Unlike other abortion laws, S.B. A divided Supreme Court rejected the request for injunctive relief, thereby allowing the Texas abortion law to take effect. Supreme Court.

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