Supreme Court Issues Decisions on Forfeiture Orders and Title VII Claims

The Supreme Court continues to vote unanimously on decisions affecting a range of legal areas. In McIntosh v. U.S., the Court held that a district court’s failure to enter a preliminary order as required by Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 32.2(b)(2)(B) does not bar a judge from later ordering forfeiture at the sentencing hearing. In Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, MO, the Court held that a claim under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 does not require a plaintiff to prove “significant” or “serious” harm. 

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Decision Alert: Supreme Court Unanimously Affirms Tardy Forfeiture Order

Justice Sotomayor delivered the opinion of the Court, which affirmed the Second Circuit’s decision. Read the full synopsis here.

Decision Alert: Supreme Court Unanimously Holds Title VII Claims Do Not Require “Significant” Or “Serious” Harm

Justice Kagan delivered the opinion of the Court, which reversed the Eighth Circuit’s decision and remanded. Read the full synopsis here.  

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