SCOTUS Petition Takes Aim at Ambiguous Federal Opioid RX Laws
Physician petitions the Supreme Court challenging the ambiguous standards of the Controlled Substances Act 841. This pivotal case impacts physicians prescribing opioids, addressing circuit splits and evolving legal interpretations crucial to medical practice and patient care.
SCOTUS: Trump is immune, but what is an official act?
The Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump was immune for official acts, but they went even further to discuss which acts should be considered official acts. What’s next for the Trump Prosecution?
Fischer v. United States: SCOTUS Cripples Trump’s Indictment
In Fischer v. United States, the Supreme Court reversed a conviction for a January 6th protestor who was charged with a violation of the Sarbanes Oxley Act. Justice Roberts wrote for the Majority in reversing the conviction. This will have a profound impact on Trump.
Hedge Fund Trader Shorts SEC: SEC v. Jarkesy
George Jakesy, the outspoken hedge fund manager and alleged fraudster, has secured a victory over the SEC that restores the right to a jury trial for many Americans. The case is SEC v. Jarkesy which was decided by the Supreme Court in June of 2024. The jarkesy decision held that a jury trial must be afforded to a defendant when an agency seeks to secure a financial penalty.
SCOTUS Leak. A Mistake? I Don’t Think So
The Supreme Court leaked a decision in a controversial abortion case, resulting in an early preview of the ruling. Was it a mistake? Supreme Court attorney Ronald W. Chapman II discusses the pending Supreme Court cases such as Fischer v United States, Jarkesy v. United States, as well as important cases involving social medial and the 2024 election.
Challenge to 3rd Cir. Expansion of Fraud Statutes Seeks Cert.
In United States v. Kousisis, Defendant challenges a federal wire fraud conviction under the fraud in the inducement theory. In this case, the 3rd Circuit expanded federal fraud statutes to include a theory where there was a false statement hat induced the victim to contract. Such an extension post Ciminelli would be an expansion of statutes to cover garden variety breaches of contract.
SEC v. Jarkesy: The Right to Trial and Before Whom?
In SEC v. Jarkesy the future of the federal administrative system is at issue. Jarkesy, a hedge fund manager, appears before the Supreme Court to argue that a jury trial is required before SEC and administrative agency fines. He also argues that removal protections for administrative judges is unconstitutional.
SCOTUS: Post Ruan Challenge Heads to SCOTUS
A post Ruan challenge heads to the Supreme Court. Convicted of unlawful prescribing, Dr. Roger Dale Anderson heads to the Supreme Court after the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals stuck down his request to apply Supreme Court Precedent. Federal Criminal Appellate Attorney Ronald W. CHAPMAN II represents Anderson in asking the Supreme Court to affirm its 2022 decision and grant a new trial.