In a technical case involving tricky civil procedure timing rules, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments over whether a denial of a summary judgment motion can be appealed after a trial verdict. Ortiz v. Jordan could have a significant impact ...

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Supreme Court began a new era Monday with three women serving together for the first time, Justice Elena Kagan taking her place at the end of the bench and quickly joining in the give-and-take.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — This time Elena Kagan got to ask the questions. With her confirmation hearings for the Supreme Court now a part of history, the court's newest justice — and third woman — took a direct role for the first time in a case before the court.

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Nearly half of Americans know very little about the confirmation and appointment process for justices of the U.S. Supreme Court, according to a recent poll by Harris Interactive.

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The U.S. Supreme Court begins its upcoming term with a docket full of cases important to litigators. Starting on Oct. 4, the justices will take on issues ranging from the ability to file suit in matters involving arbitration clauses or federal regulations, to retaliation and privacy issues in employment law, to major criminal law and civil rights questions.

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(Dolan Media Newswires) — The retirement of Justice John Paul Stevens created something we haven’t had in quite some time: the existence of three living former Supreme Court justices.

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Anyone making bets on which U.S. Supreme Court justice will retire next may want to avoid putting any money on Justice Anthony Kennedy.

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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit will review a recent decision declaring a New York persistent felons law unconstitutional.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that suspects must explicitly tell police they want to be silent to invoke Miranda protections during criminal interrogations, a decision one dissenting justice said turns defendants’ rights “upside down.”

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — The Supreme Court agreed Tuesday to will decide whether student doctors are students or employees when it comes to collecting Social Security taxes.

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Supreme Court, Steuben County Property Takings Compensable Property Interest — Right of Reverter Gale v. Bath Central School District 88,500 Judge Furfure Background: The plaintiffs moved for summary judgment, seeking a declaration that Save the Lyon Commission is the owner ...

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Supreme Court, Yates County Zoning Accessory Structures — Area Variances Inzalaco v. Town of Jerusalem Zoning Board 2009-0487 Judge Bender Background: The decision involves a denial by the respondents to two separate applications made by the petitioner concerning structures on ...

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