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TransUnion v. Ramirez: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?

Those who were paying close attention during the Barrett nomination (or who read my blog on the subject) might remember her decision in Casillas v. Madison Avenue Associates, Inc. Paula Casillas tried to sure Madison Avenue Associates because it hadn’t told her that attempts to dispute her debt must be in writing. The Court ofContinue reading “TransUnion v. Ramirez: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?”

Judge Barrett’s Most Significant Opinions

The confirmation vote on Judge Barrett will take place on Monday. Every U.S. Senator who wants to read her judicial opinions has probably already done so, and the rest assuredly know how they will vote, but let’s pretend otherwise. Say there actually were an undecided Senator, looking to Judge Barrett’s opinions to make a decision.Continue reading “Judge Barrett’s Most Significant Opinions”

Judge Barrett on Gun Rights

Judge Barrett wrote only a single opinion directly addressing gun rights. Her opinions in other cases – particularly Biegert v. Molitor, United States v. Watson, United States v. Moody, and United States v. Briggs – might also indicate her views on legal issues relating to gun rights. Kanter v. Barr (2019) Judge Barrett placed thisContinue reading “Judge Barrett on Gun Rights”

Judge Barrett on Immigration

Because of Judge Barrett’s imminent confirmation hearing, I have only summarised the two opinions that Judge Barrett designated as among her most significant. The remaining cases are listed here for the convenience of those who wish to read them. Yafai v. Pompeo (2019) Judge Barrett listed this as number two of her ten (actually eleven)Continue reading “Judge Barrett on Immigration”

Judge Barrett on the Environment

Orchard Hill Building Co. v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (2018) Although Judge Barrett did not write this opinion, she did join it. It has been (rightly or wrongly) considered a significant indicator of her views on environmental issues, so I have included it. Warmke is a 100-acre parcel of former farmland in Illinois. ItContinue reading “Judge Barrett on the Environment”

Judge Barrett on Torts

This section does not include torts committed by law enforcement or government officials, or torts created entirely by statute. As always, please read the overview for context. Boogaard v. National Hockey League (2018) Derek Boogaard played professional hockey for the NHL. During his time playing for the Minnesota Wild, Mr. Boogaard sustained many injuries, forContinue reading “Judge Barrett on Torts”

Judge Barrett on Statutory Claims II

These civil law claims arise out of statutes and do not fit within any other category. As always, please read the overview for context. PMT Machinery Sales, Inc. v. Yama Seiki USA, Inc. (2019) PMT Machinery Sales aspired to become Yama Seiki’s exclusive dealer in eastern Wisconsin. It rejected Yama Seiki’s formal offer of exclusiveContinue reading “Judge Barrett on Statutory Claims II”

Judge Barrett on Statutory Claims I

These civil law claims arise out of statutes and do not fit within any other category. As always, please read the overview for context. Carello v. Aurora Policemen Credit Union (2019) The Aurora Policemen Credit Union, as the name suggests, offers membership only to specified municipal and county employees. Matthew Carello was not one ofContinue reading “Judge Barrett on Statutory Claims I”

Judge Barrett on Government III

This series consists of cases brought by or against the government. They do not include criminal cases, lawsuits against law enforcement, lawsuits based on the management of jails and prisons, immigration, or lawsuits against the government in its capacity as an employer. Those lawsuits are (or will be) summarised elsewhere. For further context, please readContinue reading “Judge Barrett on Government III”