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Scalia Hits Media Circuit to Promote Book
Showing himself to be funny, combative, charming and surprisingly personal, Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia is thriving in the media limelight as he promotes his new book and holds forth on wide-ranging topics, including whether he’ll wind up as John McCain’s running mate. Sales of “Making Your Case: The Art of Persuading Judges” have clearly benefited from the publicity; on Monday, the book’s official publication date, it vaulted from the prior day’s No. 522 to No. 6 on Amazon’s best-seller list.
Suit Against Tyco Healthcare Alleges Tainted Heparin Caused Death
A Philadelphia attorney filed a lawsuit Monday against Tyco Healthcare on behalf of the family of a Missouri man who died after allegedly suffering adverse reactions to tainted heparin that originated in China. According to attorney Jeffrey Killino, the FDA is investigating 81 other deaths that have been linked to tainted heparin. Killino said he believes this is the first suit filed in the matter. The wrongful-death action alleges claims of strict liability, negligence, breach of warranty and fraud.
Paul Hastings Deals With Aftermath of Murder-Suicide
Two grief counselors were at Paul Hastings’ Atlanta location Monday, as the firm responded to Friday’s murder-suicide. “We’ve had a lot of traffic,” said managing partner Philip J. Marzetti. “When I was up in the lobby at noon there were probably 10 people up there sitting and waiting to speak with the grief counselors.” The firm has planned a memorial service for legal secretary Raven Buckley, who police say was killed by a man she had dated, a temporary agency employee in the firm’s records center.
Supreme Court says states can demand photo ID for voting (AP)
AP - States can require voters to produce photo identification, the Supreme Court ruled Monday, upholding a Republican-inspired law that Democrats say will keep some poor, older and minority voters from casting ballots.
Advocates: Voter ID ruling may disenfranchise US voters (AP)
AP - The Supreme Court’s refusal to strike down an Indiana law requiring government-issued photo identification at the ballot box could disenfranchise minority and elderly voters at next week’s primary and prompt other states to pass similar laws, voting advocates said Monday.
Advocates: Voter ID ruling may disenfranchise US voters (AP)
AP - The Supreme Court’s refusal to strike down an Indiana law requiring government-issued photo identification at the ballot box could disenfranchise minority and elderly voters at next week’s primary and prompt other states to pass similar laws, voting advocates said Monday.
Excerpts from Supreme Court ruling for voter ID requirement (AP)
AP - Excerpts from Monday’s 6-3 Supreme Court decision upholding Indiana’s law requiring voters to present a picture ID before they vote:
US top court rules states can demand voter ID (AFP)
AFP - The US Supreme Court on Monday ruled that all states can demand photo identification papers from voters in a decision which could roil the US presidential race six months before the elections.
Supreme Court says states can demand photo ID for voting (AP)
AP - The Supreme Court ruled Monday that states can require voters to produce photo identification without violating their constitutional rights, validating Republican-inspired voter ID laws.
Supreme Court meets Monday morning (AP)
AP - The Supreme Court is meeting to issue opinions and announce whether it has accepted any new cases.