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What happens when government breaks the rules

Apr 28, 2017
How do the three branches of government run when things aren't going according to plan?
NFL players Anquan Boldin and Malcolm Jenkins have twice lobbied Congress for criminal justice reform.
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Think you own your printer cartridge? Think again

Mar 27, 2017
Don’t you hate it when you run out printer cartridges? There’s that thorny question: should you buy name brand or one of those less-expensive cartridges that’s been re-filled? Well, that decision may soon be made for you. Last week, the Supreme Court heard arguments in Impression Products Inc. v. Lexmark International Inc. Lexmark, a manufacturer […]

Supreme Court takes on key insider trading case

Oct 5, 2016
Will the ruling make it harder or easier to prosecute offenders?
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on the case Salman v. United States today.
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Dow Chemicals settles class-action lawsuit for $835 million

Feb 26, 2016
Just in case the next Supreme Court Justice is not as friendly
The chemicals giant is settling a lawsuit predicting that the supreme court make-up won't be as business friendly in the near future.
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Justice Antonin Scalia's conservative legacy

Feb 15, 2016
The Supreme Court Justice's departure will have a major impact on the court — and the 2016 election.

What the Supreme Court's halt on coal regulation means

Feb 10, 2016
The justices push the pause button on EPA's rule to cut emissions.
A plume of exhaust rises from a coal-fired power station in Pennsylvania. The Supreme Court put a hold on rules to cut emissions.
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Supreme Court takes up healthcare price transparency

Dec 2, 2015
It's about whether firms can be forced to disclose deals they cut with providers.

For public good, not for profit.

New Obamacare fight takes aim at 'Cadillac' tax

Jul 15, 2015
Consumers with pricey health plans will have to pay a new tax starting in 2018.

SCOTUS rules against EPA regulations

In a 5-4 decision, the court says the agency didn't properly consider costs.

The financials of same-sex marriage

Jun 26, 2015
Saying 'I do' to higher tax brackets after the Supreme Court's ruling.