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Statutory Interpretation
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Sentencing Law and Policy
A few great lines (from the departing Justice) in today’s little sentencing case
Main May 26, 2009A few great lines (from the departing Justice) in today's little sentencing caseThough not really a sentencing case as much as a statutory interpretation decision, the Supreme…
Reverse & Render
Statutory Construction and Legislative Resolutions
All those "whereas" clauses in congressional resolutions amount to nothing, according to the U.S. Supreme Court. In 1993, the U.S. Congress passed a joint resolution expressing its deep regret to native…
Sentencing Law and Policy
A message for Prez Obama and his legal team from his favorite Justices
Main April 1, 2009A message for Prez Obama and his legal team from his favorite JusticesThe most interesting jurisprudential aspect of today's Supreme Court decision in Harbison (basics here) is…
Sunshine in Missouri
I can’t even scream I can’t even let it out I can’t see the blood running down my face again. Away, make it go away!
By Jean Maneke
Brick wall, meet head. Head, meet brick wall. Bang, bang, bang. Honestly, some of the attorneys for cities in this state are unbelievable. I am the first lawyer in…
Constitutional Law Prof Blog
CFP: Interpretation & Construction in Constitutional Law
By ConLawProf initials at end of post
Steven G. Gey Call for Papers At the 2010 Annual Meeting of the AALS, the Section on Constitutional Law will host a panel exploring the distinction between “interpretation” and…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Federal sentencing statute day at the Supreme Court
Main March 4, 2009Federal sentencing statute day at the Supreme CourtContinuing to work through a docket heavy with federal statutory interpretation cases involving sentencing issue, the Supreme Court today hears…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Justice Breyer talking up Rule of Lenity when interpreting statutes with mandatory minimum sentencing terms
Main February 26, 2009Justice Breyer talking up Rule of Lenity when interpreting statutes with mandatory minimum sentencing termsAs detailed in this recent post, the Supreme Court yesterday heard oral argument…
Sentencing Law and Policy
SCOTUS argument today on intriguing federal criminal statute
Main February 25, 2009SCOTUS argument today on intriguing federal criminal statuteContinuing a Term in which it is considering a whole bunch of federal criminal statutory interpretation questions, the Supreme Court…
Sentencing Law and Policy
SCOTUS undercuts constitutional gun rights inHayeswithout even mentioningHelleror Second Amendment
Main February 24, 2009SCOTUS undercuts constitutional gun rights in Hayes without even mentioning Heller or Second AmendmentAs regular readers know, I have been watching the Hayescase involving a federal statute…
White Collar Crime Prof Blog
Mail Fraud – A Statute of Continual Issues
By Ellen Podgor
The 1872 mail fraud statute has been the subject of numerous Court decisions and much commentary. It has changed over time, with Court rulings that have served as the impetus…