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Supreme Court declines South Carolina agency appeal in Google antitrust case

JURIST

The US Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal from the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism (SCDPR) challenging a lower court ruling that found the state had waived sovereign immunity by participating in a federal antitrust lawsuit against Google.

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The morning read for Thursday, Dec. 19

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Heres the Thursday morning read: Ex-Congressman’s Meme Fight Faces Long Odds at Supreme Court (Kyle Jahner, Bloomberg Law News) Supreme Court Fast-Tracks TikTok Case in Face of Jan. 19 appeared first on SCOTUSblog.

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SCOTUS Rules Challenged South Carolina District Is Not a Racial Gerrymander

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South Carolina State Conference of the NAACP , 602 U.S. _ (2024), the U.S. Supreme Court held that the lower court erred in finding that a South Carolina congressional district was an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. The legislature adopted the plan, and the Governor signed it into law.

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Court weighs Louisiana redistricting with second majority-Black district

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The courts ruling, which is expected by late June or early July, could have significant implications not only for Louisiana but also for other states attempting to balance compliance with the Voting Rights Act and redistricting. The disputes path to the Supreme Court on Monday was a circuitous one.

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Cities, counties, and states score major procedural win in climate liability suits against fossil fuel companies

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Over the last five years, cities, counties, and states across the country have sued fossil fuel companies alleging that the companies violated state law in marketing their products as safe. Supreme Court declined to hear a petition on whether the climate liability cases should be heard in state or federal court.

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South Carolina governor signs bill legalizing permitless concealed carry of firearms

JURIST

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster signed a bill Thursday permitting concealed and open carry for firearms throughout the state. Concealed weapons permits are still available for gun owners who wish to have their right to carry recognized in other states via reciprocity laws. Permitless carry is now legal in 27 US states.

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South Carolina to carry out first firing squad execution in 15 years

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South Carolina is set to carry out the first execution by firing squad in 15 years. The US Supreme Court denies Friday the emergency petition to stay clears the way for the state to carry out the death penalty. The post South Carolina to carry out first firing squad execution in 15 years appeared first on JURIST - News.