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The United States Supreme Court is the highest court of the United States and is charged with interpreting federal law, including the United States Constitution. The Court's docket is largely discretionary... more +
The United States Supreme Court is the highest court of the United States and is charged with interpreting federal law, including the United States Constitution. The Court's docket is largely discretionary with only a limited number of cases granted review each term.  The Court is comprised of one chief justice and eight associate justices, who are nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate to hold lifetime positions. less -
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Homes for Vets in Harrisburg: Highlighting Two Projects in the Capital Region

We do not often highlight specific projects on this blog, but with the anniversary of 9/11 approaching, it seemed fitting to recognize two development projects in the area that will support our veterans....more

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The Supreme Court Update - April 29, 2024

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Today, the Supreme Court of the United States granted certiorari in four cases: Medical Marijuana, Inc. v. Horn, No. 23-365: This case involves interpretation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act...more

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The Supreme Court Update - April 17, 2024

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The Supreme Court of the United States issued two decisions on Tuesday, April 16: Rudisill v. McDonough, No. 22-888: This case concerns the interaction between two federal statutes providing up to 36 months of...more

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Supreme Court Decides Rudisill v. McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs

On April 16, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Rudisill v. McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, No. 22-888, holding that servicemembers who, through separate periods of service, accrue educational benefits under both...more

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The Supreme Court Update - June 26, 2023

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The Supreme Court of the United States granted certiorari in two cases: Rudisill v. McDonough, No. 22-888: This case concerns veterans’ entitlement to educational benefits under the Montgomery G.I. Bill and the Post-9/11...more

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State AG Bipartisan Coalition Moves Jointly to Protect Veterans’ Rights

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On April 14, a relatively unprecedented bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general from across the country joined forces to protect the rights of military veterans, which if successful would secure full educational...more

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The First Rulings of the New Term – Dismissing Attorney-Client Privilege Case, Denying Equitable Tolling in Veteran’s Benefits...

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While many commentators were wondering when the Supreme Court would start issuing opinions, the backlog of argued cases now being substantial, today is their day. ...more

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The Supreme Court Update - January 23, 2023

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Today, the Supreme Court of the United States issued its first signed opinion of the October 2022 term and dismissed one case: Arellano v. McDonough, No. 21-432: The case concerns the question of whether equitable...more

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Supreme Court Holds State Employers Can Be Sued for Discriminating Against Veteran Employees Under USERRA

On June 29, 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States decided that a veteran could sue his former employer, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act...more

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Holland & Knight Health Dose: June 22, 2022

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Holland & Knight Health Dose is an in-depth weekly dose of legislative and regulatory insights to keep stakeholders abreast of happenings in Washington, D.C., impacting the health sector. This week's topics include ...more

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The Supreme Court - June 15, 2022

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Viking River Cruises, Inc. v. Moriana, No. 20-1573: This case involves the Federal Arbitration Act’s (FAA) preemption of a California law invalidating contractual waivers of the right to assert certain representative claims....more

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The Supreme Court - February 22, 2022

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Adolfo Arellano v. Secretary of Veterans Affairs, No. 21-432: This case concerns whether equitable tolling may extend the deadline for veterans to submit an application for disability benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 5110(b)(1)...more

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OFCCP Week In Review: January 2022 #3

The DE OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment, authored by experts John C. Fox, Candee Chambers and Jennifer Polcer. In today’s edition, they...more

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DE Under 3: SCOTUS Stikes OSHA ETS Vaccine Mandate & EEOC/OFCCP HIRE Initiatives

Tune in to this week’s DE Under 3 for broad-stroke coverage of the vaccinate mandate litigation, the USDOLs funding opportunity to assist homeless veterans, and the joint HIRE initiative from the EEOC and OFCCP....more

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The Supreme Court - January 18, 2022

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Kevin George v. McDonough, No. 21-234: This case, involving an agency’s authority to interpret the statutes it regulates, presents the following question: When the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) denies a veteran’s claim...more

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Continued Payments by the VA Won’t Stop Qui Tam When It Comes to Purported Fraud on Veterans

In the latest instance of courts interpreting the Supreme Court’s landmark False Claims Act ruling in Universal Health Services, Inc. v. Escobar, the Eleventh Circuit recently departed from the trend of giving great weight in...more

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OFCCP Week In Review: July 2020

The DE OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment, authored by experts John C. Fox, Candee Chambers and Jennifer Polcer. In today’s edition, they...more

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OFCCP Week In Review: June 2020 #4

The DE OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment, authored by experts John C. Fox, Candee Chambers and Jennifer Polcer. In today’s edition, they...more

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Supreme Court Decides American Legion v. American Humanist Ass'n

On June 20, 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court decided American Legion v. American Humanist Ass’n, holding that longstanding public memorials with historical importance that also have religious associations are entitled to a strong...more

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Weekly Update Newsletter - May 2018 #3

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GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING - Contractors Oppose Proposed Limit on Federal Bid Protests - According to an article in govexec.com, the Senate Armed Services Committee on May 22, 2018 began its markup of the fiscal 2019...more

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The Supreme Court - May 15, 2017

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Midland Funding, LLC v. Johnson, No. 16-348: Respondent Aleida Johnson filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy in the Southern District of Alabama. Petitioner Midland Funding then filed a “proof of claim” in the Bankruptcy Court,...more

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The “Rule of Two” Rules the Day in Supreme Court’s Decision Against the VA

The recently decided case of Kingdomware Technologies, Inc. v. United States marks a big win for small business-owning veterans. The Supreme Court unanimously decided that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)...more

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The GAO and the Rule of Two

This seems to be an active couple of weeks regarding government contracting as well as SBA matters. This update will very briefly cover a protest regarding the rule of two within multiple award contracts; the Army not...more

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Supreme Court to Hear VA Procurement Controversy This Fall

In a matter of keen interest to the small business community, last month the Supreme Court, granted certiorari in Kingdomware Technologies, Inc. v. United States. The Court’s decision will hopefully bring some closure to the...more

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Supreme Court Will Hear Government Contracts Case on Veteran Business Preferences

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Well, it doesn’t happen very often, but the Supreme Court has agreed to hear a government contracts case! The Supreme Court granted certiorari on June 22, 2015, and will hear an appeal from the Court of Appeals for the...more

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