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New U.S. Supreme Court term begins next week
Legal Newsline ^

Posted on 10/03/2008 10:07:22 PM PDT by jasonmyos

WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)-The U.S. Supreme Court reconvenes next week for a term that will be conducted under the backdrop of November's presidential election.

Among cases to be heard by the high court is whether pharmaceutical companies may be sued for patient injuries, if the Federal Communications Commission may restrict foul language on broadcast television, if the Navy can be barred from using sonar off the California coast and whether local officials can be sued for violations that took place on their watch.

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: justices; scotus; supremecourt

1 posted on 10/03/2008 10:07:22 PM PDT by jasonmyos
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To: jasonmyos

Well even if we lose the election, the supreme court is finally leaning to the right even if that pivot is I-believe-in-using-France-as-a-source-of-precedents Kennedy for the next generation.


2 posted on 10/03/2008 11:36:53 PM PDT by DiogenesLaertius
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To: jasonmyos

SCOTUS: another reason to pray, work and give—in hopes that Hussein does not appoint more justices.


3 posted on 10/04/2008 3:37:01 AM PDT by Recovering_Democrat (A vote for Hussein is insane!)
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