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The Real Truth About Abortion v. Federal Election Commission

Constitutional Law, Elections, Government Law, Tax-exempt Organizations
In an action by a Virginia non-profit corporation organized under section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code to provide "accurate and truthful...

Okwu v. McKim

Administrative Law, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Government Law, Health Law, Labor & Employment Law, Transportation
In an action by a former employee of California Department of Transportation, brought after defendants determined her psychological disorders made her...

US v. Ferro

Criminal Law & Procedure, Asset Forfeiture, Constitutional Law
In cross-appeals arising from the largest civil in rem forfeiture proceeding against firearms unlawfully possessed by a convicted felon in American...

Elgin v. Dept. of Treasury

Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Government Law, Labor & Employment Law, Military Law, Administrative Law, Civil Procedure
In a suit brought by federal employees discharged pursuant to 5 U.S.C. section 3328, which bars from Executive agency employment anyone who has...

Harris v. County of Orange

Civil Rights, Class Actions, Constitutional Law, ERISA, Government Benefits
In an action on behalf of thousands of retired County employees participating in County-sponsored health care plans challenging changes it made to the...

The Associated Press v. Otter

Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law & Procedure, Media Law
In an action by media companies against the state of Idaho for failure to bring its public execution procedure into compliance with the law, the...

Cole v. Patricia A. Meyer & Associates, APC

Attorney's Fees, Constitutional Law, Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Injury & Tort Law
In a suit for malicious prosecution and defamation against attorneys of record in a prior case, trail court's rulings are reversed where: 1) the...

Slaughter v. Mayor and City Council of Baltimore

Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Government Law
In a 42 U.S.C. section 1983 against action brought by survivors and estate of a new recruit for the Baltimore City Fire Department, who tragically...

Kaahumanu v. State of Hawaii

Administrative Law, Civil Rights, Commercial Law, Constitutional Law, Environmental Law, Family Law, Property Law & Real Estate
In a suit alleging First Amendment violations and other constitutional challenges to regulations and associated guidelines that require permits for...

In the Matter of Harbatkin v. New York City Dept. of Records and Information Servs.

Constitutional Law, Education Law, Media Law
In an action seeking disclosure under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) of unredacted transcripts of interviews conducted by the New York City...