Supreme Court

Opinion: Working Through Connecticut’s Legal and Energy Market Twists The state of Connecticut is currently at a crossroads where significant legislative shifts and market dynamics are colliding. On one hand, recent court decisions have prompted lawmakers to reexamine workers’ compensation eligibility for retirees. On the other, Connecticut’s businesses—ranging from fuel cell technology innovators to major […] More

Assessing Connecticut’s Workers’ Compensation Reform and Its Broader Impacts The recent legislative debate in Connecticut regarding workers’ compensation for post-retirement injuries has sparked a robust discussion about the future of the state’s benefits system. Lawmakers and industry experts alike are weighing the potential benefits of restricting retirees from accessing these benefits against the possibility of […] More

President-elect Trump Appeals to Supreme Court in Hush Money Case: A Perusal of Inevitability and Legal Precedence The Eruption of the Hush Money Scandal As President-elect, Donald Trump was embroiled in a sticky quagmire often referred to as the hush money scandal. The case primarily revolved around Trump’s allegedly clandestine payment to adult film star […] More

Michigan Supreme Court Upholds Isabella Assault Convictions: An Examination of the Case Understanding the Context of the Case The recent decision by the Michigan Supreme Court to affirm the conviction of Benjamin McKewen has created ripples in the realm of criminal justice. McKewen, who was convicted of two crimes in Isabella County, expressed concern that […] More

The Ills of Professional Misconduct – A Closer Look at the Recent Disciplinary Actions by the Florida Supreme Court Introduction As responsible bar councils across the world continue to shepherd their flocks towards the greater good, it’s paramount to confront situations where members of the fold swerve from the established path of professional standards and […] More

A Celebration of Life: Remembering former Missouri Supreme Court Chief Justice John C. Holstein We commemorate the legacy of retired judge and former chief justice of the Supreme Court of Missouri, John C. Holstein, who passed away on December 31, 2022, at his home in Springfield. Holstein lived a storied life in service to the […] More

Montana Supreme Court’s Stance on Executive Privilege – A Deeper Look Gianforte’s Bill-Tracking Documents – The Enigma The Montana Supreme Court recently announced that Gov. Greg Gianforte may have valid legal grounds to keep certain documents confidential, throwing light on the state’s stance on executive privilege. These restricted documents could reveal crucial insights about Gianforte’s […] More

Trump Petitions the Supreme Court Over Potential TikTok Ban Governance of Social Media: An Ongoing Debate As the digital domain grows ever more central to our lives, its governance has become a topic of significant concern not only for tech companies, businesses, and users of the platforms they build, but also governments world over. Current […] More