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News Supreme Court rules mental capacity hearing does not violate double jeopardy
Supreme Court rules mental capacity hearing does not violate double jeopardy
Andrew Morgan
June 1, 2009 10:26:00 am

The US Supreme Court issued opinions in two cases on Monday. In Bobby v. Bies , the Court ruled unanimously that a post-conviction hearing to determine the mental competency of a capital defendant convicted before the Court's 2002 ruling in Atkins v. Virginia , which prohibits the execution of mentally retarded persons, does not violate [...]

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News Enron plea agreement [US DC]
Enron plea agreement [US DC]
June 1, 2009 10:24:00 am

US v. Howard, US District Court for the Southern District of Texas, June 1, 2009 . Reported in JURIST's Paper Chase here. US v. Howard – Get more Business Documents

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News Supreme Court to rule on business method patent case
Supreme Court to rule on business method patent case
Christian Ehret
June 1, 2009 10:12:00 am

The US Supreme Court on Monday granted certiorari in Bilski v. Doll to review the scope of patentable subject matter. The Court will review a US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit en banc ruling which affirmed a Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences rejection of the eligibility of a business method patent seeking [...]

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News Bagram detainees habeas ruling [US DC]
Bagram detainees habeas ruling [US DC]
June 1, 2009 10:03:00 am

Al-Maqaleh v. Gates, US District Court for the District of Columbia, June 1, 2009 . Reported in JURIST's Paper Chase here. al Maqaleh v Gates

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News Guantanamo judicial records ruling [US DC]
Guantanamo judicial records ruling [US DC]
June 1, 2009 10:01:00 am

In re: Guantanamo Bay Detainee Legislation, US District Court for the District of Columbia, June 1, 2009 . Reported in JURIST's Paper Chase here. In re: Guantanamo Bay Detainee Legislation

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News Public school gender orientation discrimination ruling [CA Superior Ct.]
Public school gender orientation discrimination ruling [CA Superior Ct.]
June 1, 2009 09:50:00 am

California Education Committee LLC v. Jack O'Connell in his official capacity as California Superintendent, Superior Court of California, June 1, 2009 . Reported in JURIST's Paper Chase here. CEC v O'Connell

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News US border crossing regulations [US DHS]
US border crossing regulations [US DHS]
June 1, 2009 09:38:00 am

Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, US Department of Homeland Security/Department of State, in effect June 1, 2009 . Reported in JURIST's Paper Chase here. new border crossing law –

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News General Motors bankruptcy materials [US BC]
General Motors bankruptcy materials [US BC]
June 1, 2009 09:32:00 am

General Motors Corp., court documents and claims register, US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, June 1, 2009 . Review the case materials. Reported in JURIST's Paper Chase here.

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News Asbestos pain and suffering damages ruling [US SC]
Asbestos pain and suffering damages ruling [US SC]
June 1, 2009 09:27:00 am

CSX Transportation, Inc. v. Hensley, US Supreme Court, June 1, 2009 . Reported in JURIST's Paper Chase here. csx v thurston – Get more Business Documents

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News Mental competency for capital defendants ruling [US SC]
Mental competency for capital defendants ruling [US SC]
June 1, 2009 09:19:00 am

Bobby v. Bies, US Supreme Court, June 1, 2009 . Reported in JURIST's Paper Chase here. bobby v bies – Get more Business Documents

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Hitler and Nazis attempt failed coup in Beer Hall Putsch

Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party attempted an ill-faited coup in Munich, Germany on November 8, 1923. Instead of seizing power, the conspirators suffered 15 casualties and their leaders were arrested, including Hitler. The future dictator would spend a year in prison as a result, where he would write his infamous Mein Kampf. Learn more about the Beer Hall Putsch.

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