U.S. Supreme Court 2012 Term Arguments

A case in which the Court found that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 requires the plaintiff to prove their employer would not have taken an action but for the existence of improper motives.

A case in which the Court held that eliminating the diminished capacity defense retroactively was reasonable.

A case in which the Court held that attempting to compel a person to issue a recommendation does not constitute extortion under the Hobbs Act.

A case in which the Court held that Congress’ approval of an interstate water compact does not violate the Commerce Clause and that the compact does respect state lines.

A case in which the Court found that the Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Act preempts a Virginia state law regarding beneficiary designation upon divorce.