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SCOTUS Rejects First Amendment Challenge to TikTok Ban

Constitutional Law Reporter

On January 17, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Protecting Americans from Foreign Controlled Applications, which will require TikTok to shut down in the United States unless its Chinese parent company divests its interest. The Courts decision in TikTok Inc. Garland , 604 U.S. _ (2025), was unanimous.

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Supreme Court Rules Trademark Infringement Damages Include Only Named Defendant’s Profits

Constitutional Law Reporter

604 U.S. __ (2025), the U.S. Supreme Court held that in awarding the defendants profits to the prevailing plaintiff in a trademark infringement suit under the Lanham Act, a court can award only profits ascribable to the defendant itself. Supreme Courts Decision The Supreme Court disagreed.

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SCOTUS Confirms Right to Renew Lawsuit Ater Voluntary Dismissal

Constitutional Law Reporter

604 U.S. _ (2025), the U.S. Supreme Court held that a case voluntarily dismissed without prejudice under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a) counts as a final proceeding under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 60(b). The Courts decision was unanimous. Supreme Courts Decision The Supreme Court reversed by a vote of 9-0.

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Supreme Court to Consider Tax Exemptions for Religious Organizations

Constitutional Law Reporter

Wisconsin Supreme Courts Decision CCB and the sub-entities sought judicial review. An opinion is scheduled before the end of the term in June/July 2025. The post Supreme Court to Consider Tax Exemptions for Religious Organizations appeared first on Constitutional Law Reporter.

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SCOTUS Rules Against EPA in Clean Water Case

Constitutional Law Reporter

EPA , 604 U.S. _ (2025), the U.S. Supreme Court again limited the Environmental Protection Agencys (EPA) power under the Clean Water Act (CWA). According to the Courts five-member majority, the EPA cant enforce requirements in wastewater permits that do not spell out what a permittee must do or refrain from doing.

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SCOTUS to Consider Mexico’s Suit Against U.S. Gun Makers

Constitutional Law Reporter

Lower Courts Decision The district court dismissed the case under the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA), which generally bars suits against firearms companies based on criminals misusing their products. A decision is expected before the end of the term in June/July 2025.

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SCOTUS Makes Unanimous Ruling in Hungary v. Simon

Constitutional Law Reporter

Simon , 604 U.S. _ (2025), the U.S. Supreme Court held that alleging commingling of funds alone cannot satisfy the commercial nexus requirement of the expropriation exception of the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act of 1976 (FSIA). The Courts decision was unanimous. Supreme Courts Decision The Supreme Court disagreed.