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Illinois Tax Sale System Faces Legal Reckoning as Supreme Court Ruling Sparks Calls for Reform

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Illinois homeowners are facing significant challenges amid a legal upheaval that has emerged after a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling deemed certain practices surrounding property tax sales unconstitutional. The ruling, which took effect in 2023, has cast a spotlight on a system that has allowed private investors to claim equity from homeowners who fall behind on their property taxes, raising concerns about the financial ramifications for counties. For many years, county treasurers across Illinois could collect unpaid property taxes by selling the debts to private entities. Homeowners who failed to pay back these debts could … Read more

Utah Lawmakers’ Supreme Court Appeal Highlights ‘Irony’ in Ongoing Anti-Gerrymandering Battle

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SALT LAKE CITY — In a twist of irony, plaintiffs challenging legislative redistricting in Utah have pointed out that state lawmakers are now appealing to the Utah Supreme Court after a lower court ruled against their proposed maps. The ongoing legal battle centers on allegations of gerrymandering, which critics argue has distorted electoral representation in the state. The plaintiffs, a coalition of citizen groups, argue that the maps drawn by the Utah Legislature were designed to favor specific political parties, thereby undermining fair election practices. They claim the district boundaries do not reflect the demographic … Read more

Supreme Court Set to Tackle Key Environmental Law Issues in 2024-25 Term, Says American Bar Association

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WASHINGTON – As the Supreme Court gears up for its upcoming term, environmental law is set to take center stage, especially with high-profile cases anticipated that could reshape regulatory frameworks across the United States. Legal experts and environmental advocates are primed for a session that may significantly impact how environmental policies are implemented and enforced. The significance of this term lies not only in the number of environmental cases but also in the potential implications for the nation’s regulatory landscape. The Court will hear cases that scrutinize the powers of federal agencies, specifically concerning their … Read more

Texas Supreme Court Weighs Crucial Lawsuit That Could Redefine Contractor Immunity in Fatal Highway Accident Case

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AUSTIN, Texas — A critical legal battle regarding liability and contractor immunity in Texas was recently deliberated by an appeals panel of the Texas Supreme Court. This case stems from a tragic 2019 traffic accident involving general contractor SpawGlass and a subcontractor, following a vehicle collision that claimed the life of 53-year-old Pedro Castaneda. The incident occurred in August 2019 when Castaneda, while attempting to navigate a stop sign at Texas State Highway 249 in Magnolia, reportedly failed to properly yield to oncoming vehicles. His SUV was struck by two cars before crashing into a … Read more