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Supreme Court Faces Delay with 23 Major Cases Pending Near Term End
The Supreme Court has 23 significant cases pending as its 2025-26 term nears conclusion, causing delays for critical rulings affecting legal and business strategies.
SCOTUS Will Review Constitutionality of Six-Person Juries
The Supreme Court agreed to hear a case challenging six-person juries, potentially reshaping criminal trials in six states.
Supreme Court Bars Private Investor Suits Under Investment Company Act
The Supreme Court ruled that individual investors cannot sue under Section 47(b) of the 1940 Investment Company Act, reshaping investor protection enforcement.
Supreme Court Upholds Lower Courts on AR-15 Hat and Jury Bias Appeals
The Supreme Court refused to hear appeals involving student expression and racial bias in jury selection, preserving existing First Amendment and civil rights rulings.
Supreme Court Rules Generics Not Liable for Pharmacists' Prescribing
The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that generic drugmakers can't be held liable for pharmacists' prescribing decisions, limiting liability in pharma patent cases.
Polls Show Public Split on Supreme Court Expansion After June 2026 Rulings
Polls in 2025-2026 reveal divided American views on Supreme Court expansion amid key June 2026 rulings, affecting legal strategy and reform debates.
Supreme Court Backs SEC’s Power to Seek Disgorgement in Fraud Cases
On June 4, 2026, the Supreme Court affirmed the SEC’s authority to impose disgorgement without proving direct investor losses, impacting enforcement and compliance.
Supreme Court Allows Alabama GOP Map, Alters Racial Justice Law
On June 4, 2026, SCOTUS upheld Alabama's GOP-favored map despite racial discrimination claims, reshaping civil rights and voting rights law.
Supreme Court Lets Alabama Use Discriminatory Map for 2026 Elections
SCOTUS overruled lower courts, allowing Alabama's GOP-favoring congressional map despite racial bias claims ahead of August primaries.
Supreme Court Urged to Uphold Ruling Against Alabama's Racially Biased Map
Federal panel blocked Alabama's 2023 congressional map as racially discriminatory; Supreme Court now weighing state's emergency appeal.
Supreme Court Limits Grounds for Compassionate Release in Rutherford Case
The Supreme Court ruled nonretroactive sentencing changes are not 'extraordinary' reasons for compassionate release, affecting federal sentencing and inmate rights.
Supreme Court to Review Alabama's Controversial GOP-Backed Map
Alabama appeals to Supreme Court over redistricting map accused of diluting Black votes, with major Voting Rights Act implications.
Supreme Court Issues Multiple Defense-Friendly Criminal Law Rulings in 2026
In 2026, the Supreme Court delivered several rulings easing sentencing and procedural burdens on defendants, requiring updates to legal strategies.
Supreme Court Limits Extensions on Supervised Release for Absconders
The Supreme Court ruled that supervised release terms don't automatically extend if defendants abscond, clarifying drug test policy implications and workplace law.
Supreme Court Limits Voting Rights Act in Louisiana Redistricting Case
SCOTUS alters Voting Rights Act interpretation, requiring intent over effects in cases like Louisiana v. Callais.
Supreme Court Rules on Geofence Warrants, ISP Liability, Digital Press Rights
U.S. Supreme Court rulings shape legal standards for geofence warrants, ISP liability, and digital reporter rights—key compliance points for in-house legal teams.
House Democrats Target Supreme Court 'Shadow Docket' With Reform Bills
Rep. Jamie Raskin and House Democrats introduce legislation to require Supreme Court justices to explain emergency orders and increase transparency in case selection.
Supreme Court to Hear Landmark Sex Discrimination Case in 2026
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a pivotal sex discrimination case about whether school employees can sue under Title IX, potentially reshaping workplace protections.
Supreme Court to Clarify Title IX Protections for University Employees
The U.S. Supreme Court will decide if university employees can bring sex discrimination claims under Title IX, clarifying protections for staff nationwide.
Supreme Court Affirms Federal Courts’ Power in Arbitration Award Cases
The Supreme Court ruled federal courts can confirm or vacate arbitration awards if the original case was filed in federal court, clarifying jurisdiction under the FAA.