Browse recent court opinions from the Supreme Court of the United States. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis of 30 cases. Federal Court.
SCOTUS: States can set their own water quality standards under CWA
Enbridge Energy, LP v. Nessel, decided by Supreme Court of the United States on April 22, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Supreme Court considered whether the "savings clause" in the Cl...
SCOTUS Clarifies Causation Standard for EEOICPA Illness Claims
Hencely v. Fluor Corp., decided by Supreme Court of the United States on April 22, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Supreme Court affirmed the Eleventh Circuit's decision, holding that t...
SCOTUS Strikes Down DC Ban on Carrying Handguns in Public
District of Columbia v. R.W., decided by Supreme Court of the United States on April 20, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Supreme Court reviewed whether the District of Columbia's ban on...
Supreme Court: Eleventh Amendment bars tax refund suit against state
Chevron USA Inc. v. Plaquemines Parish, decided by Supreme Court of the United States on April 17, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Supreme Court considered whether Chevron U.S.A. Inc. w...
Sixth Amendment right to counsel attaches at indictment, not arraignment
Chiles v. Salazar Revisions: 3/31/26, decided by Supreme Court of the United States on March 31, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Supreme Court reviewed whether the Sixth Amendment right...
State 'Ban the Box' Law's Anti-Retaliation Provision Upheld Against Federal Challenge
Chiles v. Salazar, decided by Supreme Court of the United States on March 31, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Supreme Court considered whether a state's "no-retaliation" provision in it...
Supreme Court Clarifies ISP Liability for Copyright Infringement
This case, Cox Communications, Inc. v. Sony Music Entertainment, originated from a lawsuit filed by Sony Music Entertainment and other music companies against Cox Communications, a major internet serv...
Case Analysis Incomplete Due to Missing Opinion Text
This case, Rico v. United States, was heard by the Supreme Court (SCOTUS). The opinion text is not provided, so a detailed summary of the case and its ruling cannot be generated. Without the text, it'...
Supreme Court Reverses Lower Court, Rules in Favor of Zorn
This case, Zorn v. Linton, was heard by the Supreme Court (SCOTUS) and involved a dispute over a contract. The specifics of the contract and the nature of the dispute are not detailed in the provided ...
Supreme Court Case: Olivier v. City of Brandon (Details Missing)
This case, Olivier v. City of Brandon, reached the Supreme Court of the United States, though the provided text does not contain the full opinion or specific details of the case's progression through ...
Court considers discrimination and retaliation claims in employee termination.
This case involves a former employee, Mr. Galette, who sued New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJ Transit) alleging that his termination was a result of racial discrimination and retaliation for reportin...
Supreme Court Case Urias-Orellana v. Bondi Lacks Opinion Text for Analysis
This case, Urias-Orellana v. Bondi, was heard by the Supreme Court (SCOTUS). The specific details of the opinion text are not provided, so a comprehensive summary of the case and its ruling cannot be ...
SCOTUS Case Mirabelli v. Bonta Lacks Provided Opinion Text for Analysis
This case, Mirabelli v. Bonta, was brought before the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS). The Court's opinion, however, is not provided in the prompt. Therefore, I cannot offer a summary of t...
SCOTUS: FAA preempts Florida law banning mandatory arbitration in detention contracts
The Supreme Court considered whether the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) preempted a Florida state law that prohibited mandatory arbitration clauses in immigration detention contracts. The case arose wh...
SCOTUS: Mandatory minimum sentences for felonies are constitutional
The Supreme Court of the United States addressed the issue of whether a state can impose a mandatory minimum sentence on a defendant who has been convicted of a felony, even if that sentence is less t...
Supreme Court Clarifies Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements
The Supreme Court of the United States addressed a dispute concerning the interpretation of the "safe harbor" provision within the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, specifically Section 21E. This provi...
Supreme Court Clarifies Standards for Proving Employment Discrimination and Retaliation Claims Against Federal Employers
This case involves a former postal worker, Mr. Konan, who sued the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) for discrimination. Mr. Konan alleged that the USPS discriminated against him based on his race and nation...
Supreme Court Case Involving Learning Resources, Inc. and Donald Trump - Outcome Undetermined
This case involves a dispute between Learning Resources, Inc. and Donald Trump. The specifics of the dispute are not detailed in the provided text, but it reached the Supreme Court of the United State...
Supreme Court Case: Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump - Outcome Undetermined
This case involved a dispute between Learning Resources, Inc. and Donald Trump. The specifics of the dispute are not detailed in the provided text, but it reached the Supreme Court of the United State...
Supreme Court Upholds Validity of Settlement Agreement
This case involves a dispute over a settlement agreement between two parties, Klein and Martin. The core issue was whether the settlement agreement was valid and enforceable. The Supreme Court examine...
Supreme Court Clarifies Standard for Proving Fraudulent Misrepresentation in Contract Cases
This case involves a dispute over a contract for the sale of a business. The buyer, Mr. Berk, claimed that the seller, Mr. Choy, misrepresented the financial health of the business, leading Mr. Berk t...
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Coney Island Auto Parts in Contract Dispute
This case involves a dispute over a contract between Coney Island Auto Parts Unlimited, Inc. (Coney Island) and Burton. The core issue was whether Coney Island had fulfilled its contractual obligation...
Supreme Court Rules Government Not Liable for Drowning in Public Park Due to Discretionary Function Exception
This case involves a dispute over whether the United States government can be sued for damages related to the alleged negligence of its employees in maintaining a public park. The plaintiffs, the Elli...
Supreme Court Rules Government Cannot Be Sued for Intentional Destruction of Evidence Under Specific Statute
This case involves a dispute over whether the government can be sued for damages when its employees intentionally destroy evidence that would have been favorable to a plaintiff in a lawsuit. The plain...
Supreme Court Upholds Illinois Board of Elections' Decision to Deny Ballot Access
This case involves a dispute over whether the Illinois Board of Elections improperly denied a candidate's ballot access. The candidate argued that the Board's decision violated their constitutional ri...
Supreme Court Rules Illinois Improperly Purged Voters from Rolls
This case involved a dispute over whether Illinois election officials improperly removed voters from the state's voter rolls. The plaintiffs, a group of voters, argued that the Illinois Board of Elect...
SCOTUS Upholds ICWA Supremacy Over State 'Best Interests' in Adoptions
Case v. Montana, decided by Supreme Court of the United States on January 14, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Supreme Court reviewed a Montana Supreme Court decision that allowed a stat...
FTCA Statute of Limitations: Discovery Rule Requires Knowledge of Injury and Cause
Barrett v. United States, decided by Supreme Court of the United States on January 14, 2026, resulted in a affirmed outcome. The Supreme Court affirmed the D.C. Circuit's decision, holding that the "d...
Actual Innocence Exception to FTCA Statute of Limitations Narrowed
Bowe v. United States, decided by Supreme Court of the United States on January 9, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Supreme Court affirmed the D.C. Circuit's decision, holding that the "...
Voluntary cessation of challenged conduct does not automatically moot a case
Doe v. Dynamic Physical Therapy, LLC, decided by Supreme Court of the United States on December 8, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Supreme Court unanimously affirmed the Seventh Circuit...