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What’s at Stake in the Wisconsin Supreme Court Election
An election for an open seat on Wisconsin’s high court has become the most expensive judicial race in history, highlighting the rising national stakes and increasing politicization of state judicial elections.
Everything You Need to Know About Applying For and Clerking on a State High Court
Sitting state supreme court justices from four states opened up about what they look for in applicants, what clerks do day-to-day, and more.
Bouvier v. Porter
Held that attorneys who assisted voters in filing allegations of voter fraud in a state election in 2016 were shielded from defamation claims
City of Lancaster v. Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
Ruled that the Public Utility Commission's regulation addressing gas meters in historic districts did not unconstitutionally delegate unfettered authority to natural gas distribution companies to determine location of gas meters in historic districts
Louisiana Voters Considering Constitutional Changes that Expand Legislative Power
This week’s ballot asks voters to overhaul the state tax code, give lawmakers more power over creation of courts and juveniles’ punishments, and more.
Jackson County Emergency Medical Service District v. Kirkland
Ruled that the county emergency medical services district, vis-a-vis the board of trustees, was subject to immunity to the same extent as municipalities and counties within the state
Spokane County v. Meneses
Held that the Secretary of Department of Social and Health Services is not a “state officer” to whom the Supreme Court may issue a writ of mandamus through the exercise of original jurisdiction
Conn v. Kentucky Parole Board
Held that the Parole Board's issuance of a "serve-out" on a life sentence did not encroach upon court's exclusive authority to set defendant's sentence and, therefore, did not violate separation of powers
Salt Lake County v. Utah State Tax Commission
Held the county failed to prove that the application of the Aircraft Valuation Law to Delta Air Lines' aircraft resulted in an assessment below fair market value in violation of the Utah Constitution
Mitchell v. Palmer
Held that the trial court should have considered relevant factors on defendant's motion to disqualify entire prosecutor's office with which victim was employed
