United States Supreme Court - November 2008 Opinion Summaries

Bell v. Kelly

Criminal Law & Procedure, Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Evidence, Habeas Corpus, Sentencing
In a death-penalty case in which petitioner contended he was denied the effective assistance of counsel during the penalty phase, and sought de novo...

Winter v. Natural Res. Defense Council, Inc.

Environmental Law, Military Law, Remedies
In an action brought by environmental groups claiming that the Navy's use of a particular type of sonar during training exercises in the waters off...