Topic
Statutory Interpretation
511 published works
CyberAdviser
SCOTUS Decision in Unsolicited Fax Case Could Have Broader TCPA Implications
By Alan S. Kaplinsky, John L. Culhane, Jr., Stefanie Jackman, Daniel JT McKenna
The U.S. Supreme Court's grant this week of the petition for certiorari in a case involving the Telephone Communication Protection Act (TCPA) prohibition on unsolicited fax advertisements could have significant…
Inside Privacy
Supreme Court to Hear Case Regarding Deference to Federal Agencies on Statutory Interpretation
Yesterday, the Supreme Court granted certiorari in Carlton & Harris Chiropractic, Inc. v. PDR Network, LLC, No. 17-1705. The case began when Carlton & Harris sued PDR Network for alleged violations…
Administrative and Regulatory
Supreme Court to Hear Case Regarding Deference to Federal Agencies on Statutory Interpretation
Yesterday, the Supreme Court granted certiorari in Carlton & Harris Chiropractic, Inc. v. PDR Network, LLC, No. 17-1705. The case began when Carlton & Harris sued PDR Network for alleged…
Sentencing Law and Policy
First cases for a new SCOTUS: two more efforts to sort out ACCA uncertainty with old criminal history
Main October 8, 2018First cases for a new SCOTUS: two more efforts to sort out ACCA uncertainty with old criminal historyA new Supreme Court, due to the addition of new…
Sentencing Law and Policy
En bancEleventh Circuit finds way to uphold key clause of § 924(c) mandatory-minimum statute against vagueness challenge
Main October 4, 2018En banc Eleventh Circuit finds way to uphold key clause of § 924(c) mandatory-minimum statute against vagueness challengeIf you cannot get enough of debates over federal statutory…
PrawfsBlawg
Uninhabitable Habitats in Weyerhaeuser: The perfect “text versus purpose” sequel to TVA v. Hill
Main Tuesday, October 02, 2018Uninhabitable Habitats in Weyerhaeuser: The perfect “text versus purpose” sequel to TVA v. Hill For the little guy in the photo, Weyerhaeuser Company v. United States…
On Lawyering
Question: How Many US Laws Are There? No One Knows!
By Rich Cassidy
Question: How Many US Laws Are There? I saw this question on Quora this morning and thought it deserved a serious anwer. Here is what I can say: No one knows.…
ContractsProf Blog
Watch out for relevant statutes when entering into contracts (but also, read your own contract language)
A recent case out of the Eastern District of Virginia, K12 Insight LLC v. Johnston County Board of Education, Civil Action No. 1:17-cv-1397, is a cautionary tale for being aware…
Media Law Prof Blog
Shaw on Speech, Intent, and the President @CornellLaw
Katherine Shaw, Cardozo School of Law, is publishing Speech, Intent, and the President in volume 104 of the Cornell Law Review. Here is the abstract.Judicial inquiries into official intent are…
PrawfsBlawg
Pine Tar at 35
Main Tuesday, July 24, 2018Pine Tar at 35Today marks the 35th anniversary of the PineTar Game, when the umpires overruled a home run and called out George Brett of the…