Supreme Court Archives - South Texas Legal Paralegals https://southtexasparalegals.org/tag/supreme-court/ Society, Politics, and Issues Tue, 04 Nov 2025 19:56:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.1 State Courts Shaping the Future of Voting Rights https://southtexasparalegals.org/state-courts-shaping-the-future-of-voting-rights/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=state-courts-shaping-the-future-of-voting-rights Tue, 04 Nov 2025 19:56:53 +0000 https://southtexasparalegals.org/?p=1787 State Court Rulings Reshaping the Right to Vote The past few years have seen state courts taking center stage in how elections are run, with decisions that touch on everything from ballot verification to who gets to vote. In the wake of high-profile cases surrounding the 2024 elections, state high courts have steadily set precedents […]

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]]> Inside Ten States Embracing the Strictest Abortion Laws in a Post Roe Era https://southtexasparalegals.org/inside-ten-states-embracing-the-strictest-abortion-laws-in-a-post-roe-era/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=inside-ten-states-embracing-the-strictest-abortion-laws-in-a-post-roe-era Wed, 29 Oct 2025 20:06:20 +0000 https://southtexasparalegals.org/?p=1781 Introduction: Shifting Abortion Laws in the United States The overturning of Roe v. Wade by the U.S. Supreme Court has ushered in a new era where abortion rights are determined at the state level, resulting in a legal landscape full of tricky parts and tangled issues. In many states, what were once national guidelines have […]

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]]> Arizona First Amendment Protections Under Fire in Maricopa County https://southtexasparalegals.org/arizona-first-amendment-protections-under-fire-in-maricopa-county/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=arizona-first-amendment-protections-under-fire-in-maricopa-county Sun, 26 Oct 2025 19:45:04 +0000 https://southtexasparalegals.org/?p=1778 Arizona’s Anti-SLAPP Law Under Scrutiny Arizona’s unique legal safeguard, designed to protect free speech by fending off strategic lawsuits that aim at dampening civic participation, has come under intense legal spotlight. In a state where the law stands as a crucial shield for First Amendment rights, the recent constitutional challenge spearheaded by Maricopa County Attorney […]

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]]> Arizona Supreme Court Sets New Bar for Medical Malpractice Litigation https://southtexasparalegals.org/arizona-supreme-court-sets-new-bar-for-medical-malpractice-litigation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=arizona-supreme-court-sets-new-bar-for-medical-malpractice-litigation Thu, 23 Oct 2025 20:03:01 +0000 https://southtexasparalegals.org/?p=1775 Arizona Supreme Court Sets New Precedent for Emergency Room Medical Malpractice Cases The recent decision by the Arizona Supreme Court in the case of Henke v. Hospital Development of West Phoenix, Inc., et al., is stirring discussions among legal experts and healthcare professionals alike. This ruling, which focuses on the role of expert testimony in […]

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]]> Arizona Supreme Court Empowers Voters with Decision Overturning GOP Election Manual Challenge https://southtexasparalegals.org/arizona-supreme-court-empowers-voters-with-decision-overturning-gop-election-manual-challenge/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=arizona-supreme-court-empowers-voters-with-decision-overturning-gop-election-manual-challenge Fri, 17 Oct 2025 20:00:41 +0000 https://southtexasparalegals.org/?p=1769 Understanding the Digital Checkpoint: Why Verifying Users is Essential in Today’s Online Environment In our rapidly evolving digital landscape, websites lean heavily on technologies that ensure both security and a smooth user experience. The process of verifying whether someone visiting a website is human – rather than an automated bot – has become a common […]

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]]> Supreme Court showdown poised to transform civil rights law https://southtexasparalegals.org/supreme-court-showdown-poised-to-transform-civil-rights-law/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=supreme-court-showdown-poised-to-transform-civil-rights-law Tue, 14 Oct 2025 19:51:05 +0000 https://southtexasparalegals.org/?p=1766 Understanding the Supreme Court Case: Breaking Down the Hidden Twists and Turns of Louisiana v. Callais The upcoming oral arguments in Louisiana v. Callais have left many legal observers with mixed feelings. In this opinion editorial, we explore the Supreme Court’s decision-making process and its potential impact on civil rights law. With the case looming […]

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]]> State Supreme Court Turning Points and Lasting Impacts from Summer 2024 to Summer 2025 https://southtexasparalegals.org/state-supreme-court-turning-points-and-lasting-impacts-from-summer-2024-to-summer-2025/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=state-supreme-court-turning-points-and-lasting-impacts-from-summer-2024-to-summer-2025 Sun, 05 Oct 2025 19:44:59 +0000 https://southtexasparalegals.org/?p=1757 California Supreme Court Rulings: A Candid Look at Changing Commercial Litigation The legal landscape in California has been witnessing some twisted turns over the past year. With recent Supreme Court decisions touching on everything from arbitration practices and contractual damage waivers to administrative law and tort liability, the law is undergoing changes that matter a […]

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]]> Inside the State Supreme Court A Year of Landmark Decisions and Transformative Rulings Summer 2024 to Summer 2025 https://southtexasparalegals.org/inside-the-state-supreme-court-a-year-of-landmark-decisions-and-transformative-rulings-summer-2024-to-summer-2025/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=inside-the-state-supreme-court-a-year-of-landmark-decisions-and-transformative-rulings-summer-2024-to-summer-2025 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 19:45:30 +0000 https://southtexasparalegals.org/?p=1754 A New Era for California Commercial Litigation: An Opinion Editorial The recent string of decisions from the California Supreme Court has brought about significant shifts in the world of commercial litigation. These rulings establish fresh guidelines and reshape the way attorneys, general counsel, and commercial litigators approach arbitration enforcement, administrative review, and contractual liability. In […]

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]]> Arizona supreme court ruling gives defendants a second chance at justice after flawed plea deal advice https://southtexasparalegals.org/arizona-supreme-court-ruling-gives-defendants-a-second-chance-at-justice-after-flawed-plea-deal-advice/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=arizona-supreme-court-ruling-gives-defendants-a-second-chance-at-justice-after-flawed-plea-deal-advice Mon, 29 Sep 2025 19:59:52 +0000 https://southtexasparalegals.org/?p=1751 Arizona Supreme Court Ruling on Defendants’ Right to Informed Plea Decisions The recent ruling by the Arizona Supreme Court has stirred debate in legal circles and beyond, offering hope to those who believe that poor legal guidance during plea bargain negotiations can jeopardize a defendant’s constitutional rights. In one notable case, an Arizona man, who […]

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]]> Election Organization Backs Republican Lawsuit in Arizona Political Battle https://southtexasparalegals.org/election-organization-backs-republican-lawsuit-in-arizona-political-battle/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=election-organization-backs-republican-lawsuit-in-arizona-political-battle Fri, 26 Sep 2025 19:43:20 +0000 https://southtexasparalegals.org/?p=1748 Arizona’s Election Rules and the Need for Transparent Decision-Making The recent filing of an amicus brief by the Honest Elections Project in support of Republican litigants challenging Arizona’s revised Election Procedures Manual has sparked intense debate and raised many tricky parts about the proper process for changing election rules. This opinion editorial takes a closer […]

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