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Supreme Court session opens with a challenge to federal regulators' powers
Oct 2, 2023
The doctrine instructs courts to defer to federal agencies on details where the law is unclear, so long as that guidance is “reasonable."
With student loan forgiveness program struck down, borrowers brace for impact
Jul 3, 2023
Some of those who owe the least could be among the most affected.
Race-based affirmative action at colleges is over. Now what?
Jun 30, 2023
Some schools might weigh socio-economic status more heavily. Others could consider reducing legacy admits
What the Supreme Court's ruling means for religious accommodation at work
Jun 30, 2023
The decision says that employers must accommodate employees’ religious observances, unless doing so imposes a 'substantial' burden on their business operations.
"American companies are going to have to work harder": How today's affirmative action ruling puts U.S. companies at a disadvantage
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Jun 29, 2023
Peter Blair Henry, Dean Emeritus of NYU's business school, explains how today's ruling will affect corporate performance.
The economic impact of SCOTUS upholding the Indian Child Welfare Act
Jun 16, 2023
The challenge to the Indian Child Welfare Act was also seen as a challenge to tribes’ political sovereignty.
Supreme Court hears case on Navajo Nation water rights
Mar 20, 2023
Amid regional efforts to conserve the Colorado River's flow, the U.S. government argues it has no duty to enforce Navajo water rights.
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Biden's student loan forgiveness plan goes before the Supreme Court
Feb 28, 2023
At issue is if the president has the authority to cancel up to $20,000 in federal student debt for some 43 million borrowers.
A Supreme Court case involving Google raises questions about how tech manages content
by
Matt Levin
Feb 21, 2023
The case centers on Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which shields tech platforms from legal liability over third-party content.
Supreme Court to hear challenge to Indian Child Welfare Act — and a lot is at stake
Nov 7, 2022
The Indian Child Welfare Act sought to address a history of cultural dispossession. Now, it's being threatened by a Supreme Court case.