In My Opinion’s Wake
Burt Likko thinks that Citizens United and McCutcheon were correctly decided. But how can he square that conclusion with his recent Ordinary Court opinion?
Daily Archive: April 15, 2014
Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Part IV: Government’s Showing, Disposition
The Ordinary Court’s majority moves on to the final issue left in the case, and issues its ruling.
Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Parts II and III: Dissenting and Concurring Opinion
Tim Kowal agrees the Greens have individual standing, but suggests the corporation is the appropriate party to assert their claims.
Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Part III: Justiciability of Individual Claims [Updated]
In Part III of the Ordinary Court’s treatment of the Hobby Lobby case, the Ordinary Justices’ voting pattern shifts, with dramatic results.
All the Single Sailors
When you are singlehander you are – paradoxically – in situation of rather pronounced self-reliance, but also dependent on the kindness of strangers. As you move from place to place your life is shaped by favors you will never be able to repay.
Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Part II: Justiciability of Corporate Claims
Part II of the opinion, dealing substantively with whether Hobby Lobby can state a claim for relief under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
