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Tuesday, October 29, 2013

“Between Democrats and a Push for Filibuster Change, One Nominee”: This article will appear in Wednesday’s edition of The New York Times.

Posted at 10:46 PM by Howard Bashman



“Easton Area School District to appeal ‘I Heart Boobies’ bracelet case to U.S. Supreme Court”: The Express-Times of Easton, Pennsylvania has this news update.

The Morning Call of Allentown, Pennsylvania has a news update headlined “Easton schools taking ‘boobies’ case to U.S. Supreme Court; Solicitor says state, national school groups could pay for fight against the bracelets.”

And The Associated Press reports that “‘Boobies’ bracelet fight heading to Supreme Court.”

Posted at 10:44 PM by Howard Bashman



“Public servant loses sex injury compo claim”: The Canberra Times of Australia has this news update.

The Age of Melbourne, Australia has a news update headlined “Sex injury compo bid rebuffed by High Court over ‘lack of inducements’” that begins, “There are days within the august surrounds of the High Court when even the most sober of Justices might struggle against an injudicious outbreak of levity.”

And The Australian has a news update headlined “High Court rules out compensation to public servant injured while having sex in a motel.”

You can access Wednesday’s ruling of the High Court of Australia at this link.

Posted at 10:38 PM by Howard Bashman



“Ballot Measure on Judicial Retirement Age Is Said to Divide Cuomo and Top Judge”: This article will appear in Wednesday’s edition of The New York Times.

Posted at 10:23 PM by Howard Bashman



“Oklahoma Court Deems Law a Wide Attack on Abortion”: Adam Liptak will have this article in Wednesday’s edition of The New York Times.

Posted at 9:05 PM by Howard Bashman



“SeaWorld appeal could force taming of its popular orca shows after trainer’s death”: Carlyn Kolker of Reuters has a report that begins, “A killer whale, the lawyer-son of a Supreme Court justice and the grisly death of wildlife trainer will play roles in a U.S. appeals court case next month that could forever change marine park operator SeaWorld’s marquee entertainment.”

Posted at 5:44 PM by Howard Bashman



“NY appeals judges ponder fate of stop-frisk ruling”: The Associated Press has a report that begins, “A New York City lawyer has asked a federal appeals panel to suspend a judge’s finding that facets of the stop-and-frisk program are unconstitutional.”

Posted at 5:30 PM by Howard Bashman



“U.S. Death Penalty Support Lowest in More Than 40 Years; Sixty percent of Americans favor death penalty for convicted murderers”: Gallup issued this news release today.

Posted at 4:48 PM by Howard Bashman



“Democrats, Republicans Spar Over D.C. Circuit”: Todd Ruger has this post at “The BLT: The Blog of Legal Times.”

Posted at 4:39 PM by Howard Bashman



“Constitutional amendment would let court select chief justice”: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has a news update that begins, “The state Supreme Court would elect its chief justice and drop the 124-year-old practice of awarding that post by seniority, under a constitutional amendment moving quickly through the Legislature.”

Posted at 4:18 PM by Howard Bashman



“Stage set for Supreme Court to rule on abortion-inducing drugs”: David G. Savage of The Los Angeles Times has this news update.

USA Today reports that “OKla. top court reaffirms abortion law unconstitutional; The ruling comes one day after a federal judge struck down parts of a Texas abortion law.”

And Greg Stohr of Bloomberg News reports that “Oklahoma Supreme Court Says Law Would Ban Pill-Induced Abortions.”

My earlier coverage of today’s Oklahoma Supreme Court ruling appears at this link.

Posted at 3:42 PM by Howard Bashman



“Stop-and-Frisk Ruling ‘Deeply Flawed,’ N.Y. Tells Judges”: Bloomberg News has a report that begins, “New York City said a U.S. judge’s decision declaring the police department’s stop-and-frisk search tactic unconstitutional will jeopardize safety, echoing a debate that has been a focal point in the campaign to succeed Mayor Michael Bloomberg.”

Posted at 1:33 PM by Howard Bashman



“Capobiancos to discuss Veronica’s return on today’s ‘Dr. Phil’ show”: The Post and Courier of Charleston, South Carolina has this news update.

Posted at 1:30 PM by Howard Bashman



“State law would ban all drug-induced abortions, Oklahoma high court says; In a closely-watched case that could ultimately be decided by the U.S. Supreme Court, the Oklahoma Supreme Court agrees with abortion rights group on law regarding abortion-inducing drugs”: Chris Casteel of The Oklahoman has this news update.

You can access today’s ruling of the Supreme Court of Oklahoma at this link.

Update: In other coverage, at “SCOTUSblog,” Lyle Denniston has a post titled “Oklahoma anti-abortion law explained.”

Posted at 1:20 PM by Howard Bashman



“Texas Seeks Emergency Stay to Implement Abortion Limits”: Laurel Brubaker Calkins of Bloomberg News has a report that begins, “Texas asked a federal appeals court in New Orleans for an emergency order blocking a U.S. judge’s ruling yesterday in Austin striking down some state abortion restrictions as it seeks to enforce new limits on the procedure that were set to take effect today.”

In addition, Elise Young and Andrew Harris of Bloomberg News report that “Texas Abortion Ruling May Begin Climb to Supreme Court.”

The Associated Press reports that “Texas AG seeks quick ruling on abortion law appeal.”

And Reuters reports that “Texas attorney general asks court to reinstate abortion measure.”

Posted at 1:12 PM by Howard Bashman



Programming note: This morning, I will be presenting an appellate oral argument to a three-judge panel of the Superior Court of Pennsylvania. And soon thereafter, I will be meeting with co-counsel in another pending appeal.

As a result, additional posts will not appear here until this afternoon.

Posted at 6:55 AM by Howard Bashman